Radio Communications Technologist Jobs in Canada 2026

Applications are being accepted for the position of Radio Communications Technologist at BC Public Service, located in Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1, Canada. The company is looking for a self-driven person who can start right away and has outstanding interpersonal and technical abilities. This is a full-time, regular job. Depending on qualifications, technical experience, job classification, and applicable BC Public Service compensation scales, a radio communications technologist in British Columbia may expect to make between CAD $65,000 and $90,000 annually.

Details of Radio Communications Technologist Job:

• Employer Name: BC Public Service
• Position: Radio Communications Technologist
• No. of vacancies: 1
• Salary: $65,000 to $90,000 per year
• Employment type: Regular, Full-time
• Location: Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Job Description:

GRID 18

• Radio over Internet Protocol (ROIP) devices, software-driven Radio Dispatch Consoles, and auxiliary equipment will be configured, installed, troubleshot, and adjusted by the candidate. Under the direction of the regional/location Radio Tech, the candidate will assist and coordinate network and internet service repairs with telecommunication service providers, verify system operation following repairs, respond during emergency management activities, deploy equipment, finish repairs, and notify management of outages or issue updates.
• The candidate will be in charge of planning, constructing, installing, and integrating with auxiliary electronic equipment in order to fabricate, alter, and adapt radio equipment. The candidate will execute precision soldering, change and repair printed circuit boards, and finish equipment calibration and tuning to meet exact specifications.
• To diagnose problems, fix repeater structures including antennae, solar panels, and cabling, and rig heavy equipment while working at heights and altitudes, the candidate will have to scale towers, masts, and poles at isolated mountain-top repeater sites.
• The candidate will be in charge of identifying equipment malfunctions, offering suggestions, evaluating reports and specifications, troubleshooting problems, isolating faults, fixing or swapping out defective parts, and realigning equipment to manufacturer and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) specifications.
• Supporting the configuration of computer and network hardware and software, including third-party devices and drivers, will be the candidate’s responsibility.
• Participating in site assessments to ascertain wireless system requirements, identifying equipment performance requirements, making appropriate recommendations, installing, maintaining, repairing, and verifying radio communication and electronic equipment, and giving staff and contractors work instructions as needed are all responsibilities of the candidate.
• The candidate will be in charge of maintaining batteries, adhering to applicable rules, and handling and shipping items in compliance with the Environmental Management Act’s Hazardous Waste rules and Transportation of Dangerous Goods standards. Additionally, the candidate will oversee license and frequency coordination for all radios in the Natural Resource Ministries while making sure that Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) requirements are followed.
• When working in avalanche terrain, the candidate must adhere to safe travel plans in order to reach distant sensing stations. To carry out maintenance and repairs at remote locations, the candidate must travel by truck, helicopter, boat, light aircraft, and all-terrain vehicles, including snowmobiles.
• In order to support engineered installation projects, such as repeater site infrastructure, remote weather stations, mountain top building enclosures, and wireless systems at remote high-elevation mountaintop locations during extreme weather conditions, the candidate will collaborate with regional team members, contracted construction resources, and internal staff.
• As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, the candidate will be in charge of fostering client relationships by gaining a deep comprehension of client business objectives and procedures and offering guidance on creative and economical wireless communications technology solutions. In order to increase productivity, the candidate will also take part in suggesting modifications to rules, guidelines, protocols, and interagency agreements.
• By investigating and developing alternative and emerging wireless communications technologies, analyzing solutions involving site selection, electronic equipment configuration, antennas, towers, and buildings, preparing cost estimates, and estimating capital acquisition costs to improve network reliability and efficiency, the candidate will support long-term communication requirements for clients of the Natural Resource Ministry.

GRID 21

• Radio over Internet Protocol (ROIP) devices, software-driven Radio Dispatch Consoles, and related equipment will be configured, installed, troubleshot, and adjusted by the candidate. The candidate will cooperate with telecommunication service providers to organize network and internet service repairs, confirm system functionality following repairs, react promptly during emergency management operations, deploy equipment, finish repairs, and notify management of any outages or issues.
• The candidate will be in charge of planning, constructing, installing, and integrating with auxiliary electronic equipment in order to fabricate, alter, and adapt radio equipment. The candidate will execute precision soldering, change and repair printed circuit boards, and finish equipment calibration and tuning to meet exact specifications.
• In addition to ensuring the timely and accurate gathering of data and information, the candidate will be in charge of managing and debugging computer-based systems and data logger control systems.
• Thru remote assistance and on-site visits, the candidate will be in charge of carrying out preventative maintenance on Ministry weather station installations.
• In order to diagnose problems, repair repeater structures like antennas, solar panels, and cabling, and rig heavy equipment while working at heights and altitudes, the candidate will need to scale towers, masts, and poles at isolated mountain-top repeater sites and weather stations.
• Diagnosing equipment failures, evaluating reports and specifications, troubleshooting problems, isolating faults, fixing or replacing defective components, and realigning equipment to manufacturer and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) specifications are all duties assigned to the candidate.
• Configuring computer and network hardware and software, including third-party devices and drivers, will be the candidate’s responsibility.
• Leading site assessments to ascertain wireless system requirements, determining equipment performance requirements, suggesting appropriate choices, installing, maintaining, repairing, and verifying radio communication and electronic equipment, and giving work instructions to employees and contractors as needed are all duties assigned to the candidate.
• The candidate will be in charge of maintaining batteries, adhering to applicable rules, and handling and shipping items in compliance with the Environmental Management Act’s Hazardous Waste rules and Transportation of Dangerous Goods standards. Additionally, the candidate will oversee license and frequency coordination for all Natural Resource Ministries radios while making sure that Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) rules are followed.
• The candidate will be in charge of planning and carrying out asset lifecycle and inventory management tasks for hardware owned by Natural Resource Ministry stakeholders, such as repeaters, weather station equipment, base stations, mobile and portable radios, and radio and dispatch consoles. The candidate will assist with emergency equipment management, asset disposal, procurement, hardware and software upgrades, and the creation and upkeep of databases for incident management and sector-wide asset inventories.
• The candidate will be in charge of helping the Senior Radio Communications Technologist plan and develop projects by creating terms of reference to specify the project’s scope, creating schedules, deliverables, methods, and resource requirements, assisting with communication planning, creating recommendations and progress reports, creating plans to deal with risks and challenges, and keeping an eye on the project’s procedures and advancement.
• The candidate will be in charge of autonomously carrying out authorized plans within the designated Region, investigating, changing, and implementing technical methods to support natural resource management, and taking part in the creation and execution of operational plans.
• Participating in the creation of technical and configuration standards documentation, including implementation strategies that adhere to government regulations and client service standards, will be the candidate’s responsibility. In order to maintain electronic equipment, the candidate will offer technical guidance, field assistance, and training to Headquarters staff, regional staff, and maintenance contractors.
• In order to meet technological needs in a variety of settings, such as distant fire camp locations and corporate headquarters, the candidate will be in charge of developing, designing, acquiring, and configuring gear, software, and peripherals.
• When accessing distant sensing stations in avalanche terrain, the candidate must adhere to safe travel plans. To do maintenance and repairs at remote locations, they must go by truck, helicopter, boat, light aircraft, and all-terrain vehicles, including snowmobiles.
• In remote high-elevation mountaintop locations during severe weather, the candidate will collaborate with internal staff, contracted construction resources, and members of the regional team on designed installation projects. The candidate will inform the Senior Radio Tech of quality control needs and assess project progress in accordance with set plans.
• The candidate will be in charge of contributing to the creation of technical maps, diagrams, training materials, and training programs. In addition to maintaining network records and inventory tracking information, the candidate will prepare a variety of documents, such as statistical reports, updated site logs, and project reports. They will also provide radio communication equipment and training to field staff of the Natural Resource Ministry, incoming out-of-province resources, provincial personnel, and maintenance contractors during emergencies.
• By gaining a deep comprehension of client business objectives and procedures, the candidate will be able to support client relationships as a reliable advisor and subject matter expert. In order to boost efficiency, the candidate will advise on creative and affordable wireless communications technology solutions and take part in suggesting changes to rules, policies, procedures, and interagency agreements.
• The candidate will be in charge of investigating and creating alternative and cutting-edge wireless communications solutions in order to serve Natural Resource Ministry clients’ long-term communication needs. In order to increase network efficiency and dependability, the candidate will generate cost estimates, examine solutions involving site selection, electronic equipment design, antennas, towers, and buildings, and estimate capital purchase prices.

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Requirements for Radio Communications Technologist Jobs in Canada:

Grid 18

• A recognized two-year Electronics Technologist program approved at the Engineering Technologist level by the Applied Science Technologists and Technologists of British Columbia, or an equivalent program, must have been completed or is currently being completed by the candidate.

Grid 21

• In addition to two years of relevant experience as a technologist in the field of radio communications, the candidate must hold a diploma from a recognized two-year Electronics Technologist program accredited at the Engineering Technologist level by the Applied Science Technologists and Technologists of British Columbia, or an equivalent qualification.
• The candidate must possess relevant experience in radio frequency system design, including data communications, wireless and ground-based protocols, radio and wireless communication systems and components, corrective solutions for electromagnetic interference and radio frequency intermodulation, and VHF, UHF, and RF communication principles and practices.
• The IP (Internet Protocol) Suite, which includes TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), IP (IPv4 and IPv6), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), DCCP (Datagram Congestion Control Protocol), DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), Voice over IP, and Radio over IP, must be familiar to the candidate.
• The applicant must have relevant experience with power systems and distribution, including solar power systems, charging systems, grounding procedures, and wiring at 120 volts AC and 12 volts DC.
• Schematics, topographical maps, and other technical documentation must be read and understood by the candidate.
• The applicant must be skilled in both precision soldering with microscopes and surface mount multi-layer soldering.
• In order to meet communication system requirements, the candidate must have prior expertise setting up Windows operating systems and preparing personal PCs.
• The applicant must have prior expertise training users on the features, functionality, and appropriate usage of communication systems and radio equipment.
• If the applicant exhibits an equivalent combination of pertinent education, training, and experience, they will be given consideration.
• At the time of employment, the candidate must be based in British Columbia.

Security and Safety:

• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be necessary for the applicant.

Benefits of Radio Communications Technologist Jobs:

• Competitive Salary: Depending on their experience, technical proficiency, and job categorization, radio communications technologists can make a good living.
• Job Stability: Radio and communication systems are critical to government operations, emergency services, public safety, and transportation.
• Perks of Government Employment: Public service jobs in British Columbia may provide extensive perks and job security.
• Pension Plan: A structured pension and retirement plan may be available to qualified public sector workers.
• Health care: Extended health, dental, vision, and other medical care are possible benefits.
• Paid Vacation: In accordance with relevant policies, regular full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation and statutory holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development include training, certifications, and specialized courses that enhance technical expertise.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Learn about signal equipment, radio networks, wireless communication systems, troubleshooting, and telecommunications technologies.
• Career Advancement: Skilled technicians can advance into management, communications engineering, senior technical, or supervising roles.
• Experience in the Public Sector: Collaborating with a provincial government agency can offer significant insights into extensive communications infrastructure.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to the upkeep of dependable communication networks that facilitate public services, emergency response, and government activities.
• Teamwork: Cooperate with vendors, government agencies, engineers, technicians, and other IT experts.
• Long-Term Career Growth: Experience in radio and telecommunications can lead to opportunities in public safety, government, utilities, transportation, and private technology companies.

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