Technician, Telecommunications

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician
- Telecommunications technology/technician
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
- Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
- Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
- Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
- Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
- Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
- Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
- Inspect and test trunking systems
- Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
- Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Telephone system
- Telecommunication system
**Area of specialization**:

- Telephone installation and repair
- Switch network installation and repair
- Telecommunication service testing
- Telecommunications equipment
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

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

- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
**Long term benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Wellness program