Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Installation
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Maintenance
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Telecommunications company
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
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Test equipment to locate transmission faults
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Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
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Instruct apprentices
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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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Read and interpret blueprints
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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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Inspect and test trunking systems
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Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
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Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
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Splice, join and connect wires
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Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
- Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.