communications technologist
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Industrial electronics technology/technician. Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology, other. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Outdoors.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
- Rural area.
- Various locations.
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.
- Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Communication software.
- Programming software.
- MS Excel.
- MS Outlook.
- MS Word.
- MS Office.
- MS Windows.
Equipment, eystems and controls experience:
- Telecommunication system.
- Data communication equipment and systems.
- Radio communication equipment.
- Electronic testing equipment and systems.
- Industrial processes.
Type of industry experience:
- Telecommunication and communications.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Willing to travel.
- 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.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
Own tools/equipment:
- Hard hat.
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Safety harness.
- 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:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Day.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
Long term benefits:
- Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.