Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Confined spaces
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At heights
Work setting
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Various locations
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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Service
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Maintenance
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
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Inspect and test 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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Inspect and test trunking systems
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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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Read and interpret blueprints
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
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Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
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Determine work assignments
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Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel 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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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
Weight handling
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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Cellular phone
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Safety harness
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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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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Reliability
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Team player
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Organized
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, Older 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.