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Engineer - Technical Support
Location: Regina of Saskatoon, SK
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $84,421 - $112,560 (based on experience and education)
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: 09/26/2024
Competition Comments: This position can be located in Regina or Saskatoon, SK. This is a Technical Career Path position.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for the technical support, design and deployment of stored program control digital communication systems, and switched base services and features.
Specific Accountabilities
- Provide front line technical assistance to all SaskTel user groups impacting the performance of the digital switching and cellular networks. Responsibilities include supporting interface problems that arise in analog switches, sub-systems or related network equipment.
- Co-ordinate and assist with the insertion of digital switch software upgrades. Recommend appropriate software and data requirements to ensure proper functionality and performance of the switching network.
- Interface with equipment suppliers on technical problem referrals and issues impacting the performance of the digital switching network.
- Provide recommendations and assistance by introducing and implementing new technologies and services. Assist user groups involved with the modernization of SaskTel's switching network.
- Represent SaskTel on national committees and by attending conferences in order to enhance and refine the performance of the digital switching network.
- Participates on assigned SaskTel International ventures.
- Co-ordinate the implementation of new technologies and services as required.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and be qualified to register as a Professional Engineer.
- Experience in stored program control digital communications systems preferred.
- Experience with computer based systems.
- Valid driver's license.
This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.