Description

Network Technicians are employees engaged in the testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair, and surveillance of network related equipment, cellular and radio sites, and a variety of related equipment including hardware, software, equipment on customer premises and other associated equipment.

Education Requirements

Successful completion of either an electrical/electronic engineering or computer technology program at a recognized technical training institute or a university science degree in engineering, computers or other relevant field

OR

Currently holds a valid IT industry network certification such as CISCO (CCENT or higher), CompTIA Network+ Qualification, Nortel (NCSS or higher) and/or Microsoft

Ability Requirements of the Position

Physical

• Climb poles on a daily basis (using ladders, spurs and other tools)
• Good colour vision
• Lift heavy equipment
• Sitting for long periods of time, wearing a headset, working with a computer and using a 10 button telephone set, simultaneously
• Travel over rough terrain
• Work effectively aloft

Skills/Knowledge

• Analytical skills
• Communications skills: verbal and written
• Computer skills – Email: Outlook and MSN, Intranet/Internet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Interpersonal skills
• Keyboarding skills
• Multi-task skills (i.e. think/listen/type and think/talk/type)
• Planning and organizing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Time management skills

Other

• Flying in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to remote locations and oil rigs may be required
• Travel using various modes of transportation in all kinds of weather
• Valid Driver’s License

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