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Telecommunications Operator

Telecommunications Operator

Ville de Pointe-ClairePointe-Claire, QC, Canada
26 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Department mission

Contribute to citizens’ quality of life by enforcing Pointe-Claire by-laws and protecting Pointe-Claire territory with integrity and vigilance.

Responsibilities and goals associated with the position

Reporting to the Senior Dispatcher, the Telecommunications Operator at Inspection Public Security enforces telecommunications standards and guidelines under her or his responsibility. The Telecommunications Operator receives, records and transmits – by telephone, two-way radio, email or telewriter – complaints and requests originating from the City’s telephone switchboard, the public, and municipal employees, regarding the activities of departments, divisions and sections.

The main responsibilities are as follows :

  • Receive telephone calls from the public concerning street conditions, broken water mains, lighting or traffic light system failures or any other problems related to municipal services or other utilities;
  • Record the types of calls, the time received and other relevant information on index cards and track the calls; take required steps to record calls automatically;
  • Forward incoming calls to appropriate individuals in accordance with priorities, by radiotelephone, telephone or telewriter;
  • See that all complaints are forwarded to the appropriate organizations and ensure follow-up;
  • Monitor alarm consoles for municipal buildings and surveillance cameras and advise the appropriate persons about malfunctions and activated alarms;
  • Compile data and prepare statistics about these activities;
  • Employ, as required, various office automation devices to carry out certain job-related tasks, using appropriate programming;
  • Perform all other related tasks.

Working hours

Variable schedule, minimum of 16 hours. Possibility of shifts during days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Posting dates

January 21 to 31, 2025

How to apply

To apply for this position, go to www.pointe-claire.ca / en / city / jobs / and click on “summer jobs”. You must submit your application no later than January 31 , 2025.

  • Have a high school diploma;
  • No experience in a similar position is required for this position;
  • Be able to speak and write French, and to speak English;
  • Have an excellent knowledge of computer-based, office automation and system security tools;
  • Be able to work under pressure;
  • Demonstrate diligence and patience;
  • Have good geographical knowledge of the City and area served;
  • Have good analytical abilities and sound judgment.