STO 24R - Senior Radio Communications Technologist - (126508)

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Posting Title

STO 24R - Senior Radio Communications Technologist

Position Classification

Scientific/Technical Off R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Salary Range

$80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually

Close Date

11/16/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min Transportation and Transit

Ministry Branch / Division

CMB/HRSD

Job Summary

The Team

The Radio and Telecommunications team is a small, dedicated group of five Radio Technologists who maintain the Ministry’s critical radio communications infrastructure across B.C. This established team works collaboratively in solo, pairs, and larger teams to service 188+ remote mountain-top repeater and other radio sites, ensuring reliable communication networks that support highway maintenance and public safety. We value diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, and you’ll have opportunities to work with a range of partners, including highway maintenance contractors, Ministry staff, and other governmental agencies/ministries, while contributing to work that truly makes a difference.

The Role

As a Senior Radio Communications Technologist, you’ll be responsible for project management, supervision/development of others, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining radio and telecommunications systems that keep the Ministry’s operations connected and safe. Additionally, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of site installations form a core seasonal work responsibility. Your work ensures reliable communication for highway safety and emergency response,



directly impacting the well‑being of workers and the public. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team, tackle technical challenges in diverse environments—from urban centers to remote mountain sites—and help maintain critical infrastructure that supports safety across the province. Extensive driving and other forms of travel year-round to reach radio sites province-wide is a major component of work and up to two-thirds of work will be done while on extended travel and away from home base.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering and 5 (five) years of related experience as a technologist in the radio communications field; OR
- A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics or an equivalent field. (Information Technology or Computer Sciences are NOT accepted). Must have or be eligible for registration as an Applied Electronics Technologist with the ASTTBC, and 7 (seven)years of related experience as a technologist in the radio communications field; OR
- A diploma from a recognized 2-year Digital Communications and Wireless Technologies Program. (This Program is accredited at the level of Engineering Technologist by the Applied Science Technologists and Technologists of British Columbia) or equivalent, and 7 (seven)



years of related experience as a technologist in the radio communications field; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
- A valid BC Class 5 Drivers license.

Related experience must include all of the following:

- Experience as a technologist in the radio communications field.
- Experience supervising and training technical and/or professional staff in the radio, wireless and data communication field.
- Experience with radio frequency system design, which includes: VHF, UHF and RF (Radio Frequency) communications principles and practices, data communications, wireless and ground-based protocols, which include radio and wireless communications systems and components, corrective solutions for Radio Frequency intermodulation and electromagnetic interference.
- Experience with power systems and distribution including 120 Volt AC and 12 Volt DC wiring, solar and charging systems, grounding.
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics, topographical maps, and other technical information.
- Experience configuring personal computers on windows operating system for communications needs and radio hardware programming.
- Experience instructing users on the capabilities and operation of radio equipment and systems.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

- Experience with IP (Internet Protocol) Suite, including, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), IP(IPv4 and IPv6), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), DCCP (Datagram Congestion Control Protocol), DHCP (Agile Host Control Protocol), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and Voice over IP and Radio over IP.
- Experience in planning and

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