electronics technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• On-site customer service
• Remote location
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Field work - land sites
• Garage

Level of expertise

• Technician

Tasks

• Install equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Service equipment
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Operate communications equipment
• Repair electronic equipment
• Install electronic equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of product

• Electronic components

Computer and technology knowledge

• Communication software
• Business diagram software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Radio communication equipment
• Automotive equipment and systems
• Electronic testing equipment and systems

Area of work experience

• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Type of industry experience

• Telecommunication and communications

Area of specialization

• Semiconductor
• Testing
• Installation
• Repair
• Troubleshooting
• Electronic test equipment
• Communications

Training specialization (creative and performing arts)

• Electronic engineering

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available