Calgary Office Location This position is LOCAL to Fort McMurray, AB. You must reside in Fort McMurray or be willing to relocate *** Competitive Wages FREE Housing Support with Relocation* Relocation Support Provided* On-the-job Training Manufacturer Provided Training The Communications Technologist is responsible for programming, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing communications equipment at the repair center and job site. Testing by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levels Install wireless communications equipment in stationary and mobile applications including light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles and equipment Reading and understanding of engineering drawings/documents Adherence to all Safety policies and procedures Install, maintain, and repair P25 trunked radio systems, Conventional radio systems, MotoTRBO radio systems, TDM multiplexing equipment including T1 applications and wired/wireless LAN and WAN data networks Program Conventional/MotoTRBO/Trunking mobile and portable radio equipment Accurately record time and materials on service orders for all assigned work using NetSuite operations and procedures pertaining to the Technical Services Department Complete accurate Labour, Equipment and Material forms (LEM’s) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s) Complete required inspection sheets (Vehicle) Assist, guide, and mentor employees and/or trainees Participate in travel, overtime, and on-call duties as required Install and maintain antenna systems on towers to 500' while complying with safety requirements, tower rigging, and fall arrest procedures (when certified tower climber)



Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or 4 year Bachelors degree with applicable and related field experience Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) Certificate Experience and Training Valid Construction Safety Training System (CSTS - 09) certificate including generic WHMIS Training Current Standard First Aid training including Level C CPR (optional) BSO or CSO Training Leadership for Safety Excellence Training (optional) Intermediate Wildlife Awareness Training Knowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment and design/fabrication techniques Successful completion of a Pre-Access Drug & Alcohol test, with ongoing random testing as required by clients Excellent understanding of networking requirements and wiring standards applicable to the telecommunications industry Ability to grasp new techniques, and deal with rapidly changing events The Communications Technologist must be able to spend the majority of the day sitting, walking, and/or standing.

Tridon

Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981.

We operate seven service shops inFort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon,and Terrace, British Columbia. At Tridon, we are committed to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace by actively seeking to hire qualified individuals from underrepresented groups, including those who are current to Canada and that meet the required qualifications for the role.

📌 Communications Technologist (Calgary)
🏢 Tridon Communications
📍 Calgary