Telecommunications Technician

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
- Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
- Instruct apprentices
- Read and interpret blueprints
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Telecommunication system
**Area of specialization**:

- Telecommunication service testing
- Telecommunications equipment
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job