Company Biography
As Ontario's only multi-utility provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications - all under one roof. This integrated approach empowers us to deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.
With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we work every day to provide the safe, reliable utility services our customers rely on. Our efforts go beyond keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We’re driving progress through projects that create lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is our vision to advance our unique utility model to benefit our customers and build better communities.
At Utilities Kingston, we believe that strong communities are built by strong teams. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will contribute to enhancing safety, driving reliability, and building a resilient future for our community.
Primary Duties
The Network Technician Specialist performs general maintenance of telecommunications equipment and facilities. In addition, they complete customer equipment installations, fibre optic cable terminations, cable pulls, Cat5 cable terminations and re-route cables when requested by a customer.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare customer sites for new telecommunications services and move existing telecommunications infrastructure for customers at their request.
2. Develop and implement maintenance plans for infrastructure components.
3. Perform fusion splicing on fibre optic cables at customer sites and within company facilities.
4. Interact with customers to explain work that is being completed and respond to questions.
5. Develop and maintain inventory lists for departmental inventory.
6. Support troubleshooting activities of the department.
7. Maintain inventory, order and pick up supplies as required.
8. Complete locates for telecommunications infrastructure and advise contractors of requirements and best practices for excavations while performing work near telecommunications infrastructure.
9. Ensure work is completed in compliance with safety policies, procedures, regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
1. Post-secondary diploma in a technology or electronics program
2. 3+ years’ previous experience in a telecommunications environment
3. Class G drivers’ licence
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Intermediate proficiency installing fibre optic network components and troubleshooting issues
2. Intermediate network design and monitoring abilities
3. Intermediate ability to complete wireless network installations and maintenance
4. Intermediate knowledge of the Work Protection Code
5. Intermediate knowledge of Cisco equipment installation requirements and their operation
6. Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
7. Intermediate ability to perform fusion splicing
8. Intermediate proficiency with MS 365
9. Intermediate ability to use hand tools to perform maintenance tasks
10. Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements
Closing Statement
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.
Accessibility Statement
Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
Employment Equity
Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.
Utilities Kingston thanks all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Internal applicants must inform their supervisor or manager of their application and subsequent status
