Wireman/woman – Telecommunications in Québec

Work setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Inspect trunking systems
• Repair cable signals
• Test trunking systems
• 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
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Communication Electrician Trade Certification
• Community Antenna Television Technician Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Amplifiers
• Cable outlets
• Converters
• Splitters

Area of specialization

• Switch network installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer