Summary Technician, Telecommunications near Yellowknife (NT)

Find key facts and figures about working as a technician, telecommunications. The following information is applicable to all Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205).

Description

Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians install, test, maintain and repair cable and satellite television, internet signal and associate equipment, telephones, telephone switching equipment and other telecommunications equipment related to transmission and processing of voice, video signals and other data over a variety of media including fibre optics, microwave, radio and satellite. They are employed by cable and satellite television, telephone and other telecommunications transmission service companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

Not available

Median wage in Northwest Territories

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Prospects

Varies

The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.

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Jobs

1 job

advertised near Yellowknife (NT)

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Competencies

  • Troubleshooting
  • Setting Up
  • Repairing
  • Equipment and Tool Selection
  • Quality Control Testing

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