communication systems technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• 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

Employment terms options

• Shift

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)