Radio Technician Coordinator

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Radio Technician Coordinator

Open

Radio Communications Branch

Fredericton

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.  Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick's public infrastructure.  The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's mission is to contribute to New Brunswick's economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public.  Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

The Radio Communications Branch is responsible for the provision of Radio Communications and other advanced technological services for all government departments and agencies.  The Branch provides contract management of the New Brunswick Trunked Mobile Radio (NBTMR) system, the province's P25 Digital Public Safety Grade Radio System.  The NBTMR provides mission critical services to various Provincial, Federal, and Municipal stakeholders.

What you will do

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• managing and maintaining the NBTMR and P25 public safety radio systems;
• serving as first contact for clients and coordinating service/product requests;
• creating, analyzing, and tracking work orders; coordinating required resources;
• scheduling and dispatching radio technicians for support, outages, and maintenance;
• assisting technicians with on-the-job issues and questions;
• coordinating site inspections and preventive maintenance;
• liaising with clients, vendors, and other departments;
• attending meetings and providing service analysis and recommendations; and
• supporting daily operations of the Radio Communications Branch.

Work environment:

• Office location:  Fredericton Area
• Standard hours of work:  Monday – Friday 
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.
• Frequent travel in the region is required along with periodic travel throughout the province.
• Operational requirements may also require working on weekends, and/or variable hours.
• The successful candidate will lead and also be part of the Branch's emergency response team which is mobilized during times of emergencies and extreme weather events.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation

Technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED, and the successful completion of an approved course in electronics technology with a minimum of two (2) years of experience related to testing, maintenance and repair of radio receivers, transmitters and a minimum of two (2) years in a formal Change Management process in a Trunked Mobile Radio environment, and experience with coordination, scheduling and tracking of resources in a highly complex regulated environment.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check at their own expense if they have not already undergone one in the course of their employment with the branch.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following assets:

• experience preparing reports, performance metrics, or technical documentation;
• experience leading or mentoring technical staff in field operations;
• ability to communicate findings and recommendations to management and non-technical audiences;
• knowledge of contract management and vendor relations in technical services.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:

• Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training. 
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY:

Radio Technician Coordinator:  $31.43 per hour, based on a 40- hour week

Providing a safe workplace for all.  Your health and safety are important to us.  GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by November 21, 2025, indicating competition number D31-09. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day 

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