Telecommunications engineering technicians perform technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- A Telecommunications technician in British Columbia in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $70.70 and maximum $80.40 per hour in 2020.
- A Telecommunications technician in British Columbia in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $70.50 and maximum $81.60 per hour in 2020.
- A Telecommunications technician in British Columbia in manufacturing with 5 years or more experience earned minimum $81.40 and maximum $90.70 per hour in 2020.
Job Responsibilities
- Providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes
- Studying technical material such as blueprints and sketches to determine the method of work to be adopted
- Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment, according to the specifications given
- Providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations
- Applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
