Communication systems technician

Overview

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• 3 years to less than 5 years

• On site – Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• Work site environment:
  Outdoors
• Work setting:
  Urban area, Rural area, Various locations

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres

• Computer and technology knowledge:
  Telecommunication system
• Area of specialization:
  Telecommunications equipment

• Security and safety:
  Criminal record check, Drug test
• Transportation/travel information:
  Valid driver's licence
• Work conditions and physical capabilities:
  Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Manual dexterity
• Weight handling:
  Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment:
  Steel-toed safety boots
• Personal suitability:
  Client focus, Reliability, Team player, Dependability

• Health benefits:
  
  Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits

• Life insurance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)