Central Office Technician

 Central Office Technician  

Prince Ruper, British Columbia  

Reference No. CG- 18039  

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with CityWest in their hiring of a Central Office Technician. CityWest is a municipally owned telecommunications company which provides telephone, cable television, and internet services in throughout the province of  British Columbia, with head office in Prince Rupert, BC.  

As a Central Office Technician, you will be responsible to oversee all Central office and some remote office telecommunications networks such as DWDM transport system, router/switching unit, radio, and microwave systems.   

In addition to your compensation, you will be awarded with exemplary benefits, a defined contribution pension, overtime, and travel support as well as relocation assistance.  

Responsibilities include:     

• Performing installation, maintenance, and repairs of central office equipment.
• Acceptance testing, activation, and deactivation of new central office equipment
• Managing racks, wiring and cabling in central office, contracted collocate area telecommunication rooms and equipment stations.
• Performing inspection and maintenance of central office heating, cooling, and power requirements on regular basis.
• Identify equipment problems in a timely manner and recommends areas for improvement.
• Ensures upgrades and changes are completed in a manner with least negative impact service.
• Collects data and prepares traffic studies and cost separations and submits required regulatory reports.
• Maintain documentations for installations, maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Performing all other related duties as assigned by management.
• Complying with health, safety, and environmental policies.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include:  

• Knowledge of Telecommunications, transport, and digital switching technology
• Knowledge of Central Office equipment
• Knowledge and high-level understanding of telephony and electricity
• Knowledge of BTI or Fujitsu transport equipment
• Knowledge of Digital Telecommunications
• Knowledge of Fiber Optic Technology
• Knowledge of company products and services
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of industry regulations
• Skill in fiber Optic Network maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Skill in DWDM technology, timing, and synchronization
• Skill in Optical Ethernet and TDM systems
• Skill in Microwave Radio
• Skill in installation and maintenance of Lease T1, T3, DS1 and SONET Circuits
• Skill in DSL maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Skill in routing and switching equipment and IP addressing.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in AC/DC Power Maintenance, generators, UPS, inverters.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, blueprints, and circuit diagrams.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate, test, and repair sophisticated equipment.
• Ability to improve or redesign procedures for specific installation/repair problems.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand.
• Ability to create a team environment and sustain employee morale.  

 Requirements:  

• Associate degree in Engineering or Post-Secondary related Diploma  
• Equivalent three to five years’ experience in Central Office operations or Computer Engineering.
• Networking (IP) or Telecommunication background
• Some IT certifications preferred such as: A+, Network +, Security+, JNCIA-Junos or CCNA
• Preferably certified Electrician
• Must have valid driver’s license.  

 To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.

If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Cassandra George, Senior Consultant at 647-888-5199 or cgeorge@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Cassandra know.