Radio Communication Specialist

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada Parks Canada Full time

Parks Canada - Real Property and Assets Directorate
Calgary (Alberta)
EL-05
Term, Acting, or Interchange Opportunity (2-year term with possible extension)
$80,566 to $98,784
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

**Closing date: 29 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

**Duties**:
Parks Canada is looking for a Radio Communications Technologist/Technician to join our Radio Communications team, which maintains Parks Canada's VHF/UHF radio communications systems across National Parks in Canada—from the East Coast to the West Coast and up to the Arctic.

The Radio Technologist’s duties include providing hands-on expertise in testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, programming, and maintaining the Agency’s radio repeater systems, two-way radios (portable, mobile, and base stations), and overall communications infrastructure, including radio dispatch centers.

Projects are staged out of the Calgary Parks Canada Radio Shop, which the technologist is expected to help maintain as part of their duties.

Fieldwork takes place on-site in the Parks and typically includes vehicle radio/antenna installations, base station radio/antenna installations, and repeater site inspections, testing, and upgrades. Many of these sites are solar-powered and located on mountaintops and other remote areas that access by helicopters, boats, or ATV. Climbing small towers to install antennas may also be required.

**Work environment**:
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for protecting and presenting Canada’s remarkable natural and cultural resources through a network of National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas, and National Historic Sites across all regions of Canada. Parks Canada's radio systems play a vital role in ensuring public and employee safety, and are critical for operations, firefighting, law enforcement, and rescues.

This role is based out of the Parks Canada Radio Shop, located in downtown Calgary, AB—a fully equipped workshop and laboratory for radio equipment. Fieldwork may take place in any of Canada’s National Parks or National Historic Sites, though it is typically concentrated in parks within driving distance of Calgary. This position offers the chance to work in some of Canada’s most remote and scenic locations.

A passion for technology, the outdoors, and a commitment to excellence are essential to success in this role.

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Education

ED: Successful completion of a secondary school diploma and a completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experiences

Recent* experience in the field of radio communication in the following activities:
EX1: Experience installing and programming fixed, mobile, and portable radio communications equipment.
EX2: Experience installing and maintaining radio repeaters.
EX3: Experience installing and testing radio antennas.
EX4: Experience conducting field or laboratory tests to troubleshoot transmission and reception issues with radio equipment.
- Recent experience means within the past three (3) years.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of general electronics theory.
K2: Knowledge of electronics test equipment and radio frequency test equipment.
K3: Knowledge of radio frequency principles, including signal propagation and antenna theory.
K4: Knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, and symbols.

Abilites

A1: Ability to assemble, test, and repair radio communications equipment and systems down to the component level.
A2: Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
A3: Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and meet deadlines for multiple activities.
A4: Ability to analyze and provide recommendations or solutions.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Personal suitability

PS1: Works effectively in a team environment.
PS2: Takes responsibility.
PS3: Demonstrates sound judgment.

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:

- Additional experiences

AEX1: Experience with federal and provincial regulations related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of radio communication facilities.
AEX2: Experience with

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