Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors At heights

Work setting

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Installation Maintenance On-site customer service Testing Various locations Relocation costs covered by employer Service Residential

Tasks

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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment Repair cable signals 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 Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software Complete and maintain test and service reports Determine nature, cause and location of trouble Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets Determine work assignments Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Computer and technology knowledge

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Computerized testing system Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

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Telecommunication service testing Telecommunications equipment

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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Leadership Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Accurate Dependability

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

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* Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees