Telecommunications Technicians

Telecommunications Technicians
Job Number # 
13869
Employer 
Telus
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
 
Date Posted 
May 02, 2016
Apply By 
May 23, 2016
Start Date 
2016-03-15
Schedule 
Full Time
Wage 
hourly wage ranging from $21.92- $33.86
NOC Code 
7245
Source 
Employer
Details 
We're a high-performing team of individuals who collectively make TELUS one of the leading telecommunications companies in Canada.  Our competitive consumer offerings include wireline, wireless, internet and Optik TV™.  We also deliver a compelling range of products and services for small, medium and large businesses; and have carved out a leadership position in the health, energy, finance and public sector markets with innovative industry specific solutions.
 
The TELUS team is as diverse as the society we live in and the customers we serve.   We're also passionate about creating success for our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our team.  And we do so by living theTELUS values and delivering on our Customers First commitments.
 
Do you share our passion?
 
At TELUS, you create future friendly® possibilities.
 
At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.
Qualifications 

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Normal colour vision to work with colour-coded wiring.
  • Able to manage a physically demanding workload, which includes heavy lifting, climbing ladders/poles, crawling in confined spaces and working in all weather conditions.
  • Able to work various shifts (days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays) to meet business needs.
  • Able to effectively handle both favourable and unfavourable customer interactions; able to identify additional service opportunities when appropriate.
  • Fluent in English; demonstrated professional oral and written communications skills.
  • Self-motivated, demonstrated effective decision-making skills with limited supervision.
  • Mechanical ability and technical curiosity.
  • Able to plan, organize and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Able to effectively work in a team environment and collaborate with other departments.
  • Must follow safe work practices and abide by all safety rules and regulations.
  • Must be willing and able to work in locations that preclude your ability to return home, on an as required basis.
  • Must be willing to travel in small aircraft, aerial tramways, helicopters etc. on an as required basis.
  • Must be willing to travel and/or operate snow cats on an as required basis.
  • Personal Computer navigational skills.
  • Commit to continuous learning and high performance. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply learned skills to related situations and complete and pass all related exams.
  • Must meet applicable testing requirements. 

Education, Certifications & Experience:

  • Previous experience and/or education in telecommunications is considered an asset.
  • Must have completed a minimum of grade 11 math (Transcripts and/or diplomas will be required).
  • Clean and valid Class 5 (no restrictions) Driver's License or other provincial equivalent (Driver’s license and a driver’s abstract will be required).
How to Apply 

Apply on-line at 

http://about.telus.com/community/english/careers/opportunities