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Communications Technologist
Employer
Tridon CommunicationsDate Posted
September 03, 2026Languages
English-
Location Fort McMurray, AB
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Earnings $35.00 to $45.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 40 to 60 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Sep 24, 2026
Employer
Tridon Communications
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Industrial electronics technology/technician
- Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology, other
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- At heights
- Outdoors
- Noisy
Work setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
Tasks
- Install equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
- Service equipment
- Test power equipment and systems
- Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
- Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Communication software
- Programming software
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
- MS Office
- MS Windows
Equipment, eystems and controls experience
- Telecommunication system
- Data communication equipment and systems
- Radio communication equipment
- Electronic testing equipment and systems
- Industrial processes
Type of industry experience
Telecommunication and communications
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Safety equipment/gear
- Safety harness
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Dependability
- Dedication
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Day
- Overtime required
- Overtime available
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in precision working to set up and operate specialized and standard equipment to test the performance of components, assemblies and systems
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in analyzing information to carry out applied research in the fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists and engineers; and in diagnosing and analyzing the performance of components, assemblies and systems
- METHODICAL
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Interest in supervising the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards; and in conducting and supervising the installation, commissioning and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
Abilities
Compared to my abilities
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in precision working to conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies, to install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems, and to calibrate equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
- METHODICAL
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Interest in compiling and collecting operational and experimental data; and in assisting in building and testing prototypes to specifications
- innovative
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Interest in assisting to carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics

