College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

- At heights
- Confined spaces

Work setting

- Maintenance
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate

Tasks

- Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
- Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
- Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
- Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
- Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
- Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
- Complete and maintain test and service reports
- Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
- Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access

Area of specialization





Telephone installation and repair

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Rapid-paced environment
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Accurate
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers

📌 Telephone Technician (Canada)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Canada