Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Work setting
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Installation
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Maintenance
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Testing
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Various locations
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Repair
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Service
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Repair cable signals
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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
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Inspect 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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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
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Determine work assignments
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
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Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Telephone system
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Telecommunication system
Equipment and machinery experience
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Aerial and underground cable lines
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Cable outlets
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Splitters
Area of specialization
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Telephone installation and repair
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Switch network installation and repair
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Telecommunication service testing
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Telecommunications equipment
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Ability to distinguish between colours
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.