Radio Communication Technologist
BC Public Service
Environmental Assessment Office
Radio Communication Technologist
$58,629.96 – $66,726.25 annually plus $32.89 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers location
Three regular, full time permanent positions are currently available: one in Nanaimo, one in Smithers, and one in Williams Lake.
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career.
The work consists primarily of working on two way radios: temporary and permanent mobile radio installations in the spring, mobile radio removals in the fall, preventative maintenance of mobiles and portables in the winter. Summer involves visiting remote Fire weather stations to calibrate/replace and maintain tower-mounted components, visiting mountain-top radio repeaters for maintenance and repair, and responding to wildfire communication needs as they arise during emergency situations. General radio repairs are done as they arise.
Laptop computers and programming software are used extensively to program communication devices and record activities.
The Radio Communications Technologist provides technical services and analysis to ministry staff within the Natural Resource Sector. The Radio Technologist position plans, installs and upgrades radio, wireless and data communications support services for emergency Wildfire communications and electronic weather data support, coordinates business applications and user technology training, and manages support for the ministries radio systems network to meet its operational mandate in order to maintain year-round safety communications for staff and for the general public during emergency situations.
With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Qualifications for this role include:
· Graduation with a diploma from a recognized 2-year Electronics Engineering Technologist program (This program is accredited at the level of Engineering Technologist by the Applied Science Technologists and Technologists of British Columbia), or equivalent. AND;
· A minimum of 2 years related work experience in the radio, wireless and data communication field. OR;
· An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
For more information and to apply online by January 21, 2020, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/65949
Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.



