Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Installation
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Urban area
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Maintenance
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On-site customer service
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Rural area
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Testing
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Various locations
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Repair
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Service
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Residential
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Telecommunication carrier
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Commercial building
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Data centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Inspect trunking systems
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Repair cable signals
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Test trunking systems
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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
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Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
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Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
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Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
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Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
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Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
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Complete and maintain test and service reports
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Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
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Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
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Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
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Instruct apprentices
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Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
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Determine work assignments
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
Experience and specialization
Type of product
Computer and technology knowledge
Technical experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Leadership
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Accurate
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Dependability
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Mileage paid
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.