The Senior Radio Technician is responsible for programming, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing radio and satellite communications equipment at the radio shop & customer sites.
We are looking for individuals that take initiative and that want to grow with us through in house, on the job, and manufacturer directed training.
We are a:
- MOTOROLA Authorized Dealer,
- ICOM Authorized Dealer,
- COR Certified Employer
- Re-seller of Iridium, Infosat, Galaxy and Alpine satellite systems
We Offer:
- Health/Dental plan
- RRSP matching
- 3 Weeks starting vacation (+2 additional weeks over Christmas that are paid)
- Year end profit sharing
- Quarterly company events
- Paid cell phone plan (or company phone provided)
- Annual Fitness and Tool Allowance
- Company and Manufacturer provided training
- Opportunity to advance and grow
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems, duplexers, and transmit combiners
- RF Testing of transceivers by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levels
- Network cable testing, duplex operation, spectrum analysis, use of return loss bridge
- Read and understand engineering drawings and documents
- Install, maintain, program, diagnose, and repair MOTOROLA, ICOM and Zetron conventional and trunking mobile and portable radio systems and equipment
- Install and maintain various types of satellite systems
- BDA installing and troubleshooting
- Cable management
- Advanced Trunking ( Motorola Capacity Plus, Connect Plus, Capacity Max, SmartNet etc.)
- R56 Grounding
- Dispatch Consoles (Wired and IP)
- Detailed report documentation (site surveys, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience with RF systems
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or Wireless Systems Engineering Technology, or a Certificate as a Communication Technician is required, and a combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered
- The following certifications would be considered definite assets to the role: Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I) Associate Level Certification, Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) Certificate, CET(a) or CET Journeyman (USMSS Canada)
- Strong experience with duplexers, combiners, and antenna sweeping
- Excellent understanding of networking requirements and wiring standards applicable to the telecommunications industry
- Experience with P25, Conventional, and Trunking systems is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness and ability to teach, train, and mentor junior staff members.
- Ability to grasp new techniques and deal with rapidly changing events and priorities
- Ability to work safely in hazardous environments
Required Training
- Valid Yukon Class 5 Operator’s License or equivalent
- Recent Driver’s Abstract will be required upon start date of employment
- Pre-Access testing will be required for access to client sites
Physical Demands
- Willingness to travel, including overnight stays in hotels and/or camps
- Must be able to spend most of the day sitting, walking, and/or standing
- May be required to, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time
- Must be able to carry equipment up to 50lbs
Please note that candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer, and this is an on-site role located in Whitehorse, Yukon.
