Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Installation
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Maintenance
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On-site customer service
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Various locations
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Repair
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Service
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Repair cable signals
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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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Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
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Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
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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
Computer and technology knowledge
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Telephone system
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Computerized testing system
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Telecommunication system
Area of specialization
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Telephone installation and repair
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Switch network installation and repair
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Telecommunication service testing
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Telecommunications equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral 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
Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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.