Recruitment Details

Communications Technologist 1/2

Department: Innovation & Technology

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street ; On site

Position Type: Temporary, Full-time

Hours of Work: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $2,715.60 - $3,010.84 biweekly as per the Communications Technologist - Grade 1 Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement based on a 40-hour work week

Employee Group: CUPE

Posting No.:

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Adaptable work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.





The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Communication Systems Operation , the Communication Technologist I installs, repairs, services/operates, supports, modifies, and troubleshoots a wide array of radio systems, communications equipment, and computer and electronic systems in support of emergency services and other City department operations. The position may be responsible for knowledge sharing between peers. Duties include organizing time,



equipment and materials and maintaining records/documentation for specific jobs or ongoing maintenance programs, with tasks at times supervised by a Communication Technologist II.

Requirements

This position is eligible for progression to a Communication Technologist II, dependent on completion of both the specified educational and experience requirements within the established time frames. Primary differences between the Communication Technologist I and II include:

- Planning and design of two-way radio site infrastructure equipment and radio user gear.
- Working alone and independently on all areas of responsibility as required during daytime or off-prime hours, including inclusion in an evening (16hx5) and weekend (24hx2) standby rotation for responding to mission-critical incidents.
- Monitoring/mentoring Communication Technologist I staff as required.

As The Communication Technologist I, You Will

- Repair and maintain two-way radio site infrastructure equipment and radio user gear across various radio communication standards, in collaboration with peers and under guidance from subject matter experts including Communication Technologist IIs.
- Test, repair and maintain various electronic communications equipment, in collaboration with peers and under guidance from subject matter experts.
- Perform technical documentation and cost estimates, in collaboration with peers and under guidance from subject matter experts.
- Perform technical support and maintenance of mission-critical computer systems software and hardware technologies in support of Public Safety Answering Points / Dispatch Centres, in collaboration with peers and under guidance from subject matter experts.

Your Education And Qualifi

📌 Communications Technologist 1/2 (Winnipeg)
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