Communications Technician

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Come and join our dynamic team where you will maintain a wide range of electronic equipment, teaching aids, computer-assisted range equipment, telecommunications system and audio-visual (A/V) equipment at the Ontario Police College (OPC).

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About the job

•Maintain a computer-assisted, 16 position firing range by carrying out regular weekly preventative maintenance.
•Maintain and coordinate the Ontario Police College telephone system.
•Assists users in analyzing their information requirements and accommodates their needs within the system's capabilities
•Set up and operates various audio visual equipment for classroom use and seminars
•Design, build and modify A/V equipment or electronic components to meet user needs
•Arrange for preventative maintenance and monitor contractors work to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
•Prepare budget estimates for approval, and administer budget allocation
•Establish and maintain program records, and maintain video tape library for the police services' video co-op
•Performs other duties, as assigned.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Must be able to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Knowledge

You have:
•Knowledge of current A/V equipment, electronics products and equipment, and telecommunications systems
•Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods and procedures and equipment required to perform repairs to electronic teaching aids such as monitors and projectors, and standby power and computer-controlled ranges
•Knowledge of traffic planning and engineering as it relates to telephone systems to ensure appropriate level of service to the Ontario Police College

Problem Solving Skills

•You can assist users in analyzing their information requirements, and determine whether needs can be met or additional hardware and software technology needs to be purchased
•You have ability to identify and resolve technical problems, and take corrective action and/or refer the problem to the IT Division for resolution

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

•You have demonstrated oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with Ministry services, users and external suppliers to exchange information
•You have ability to resolve common problems and identify future needs
•You can provide assistance and technical guidance to users in determining their needs, and on equipment/system use and problem resolution.
•You can liaise with a variety of internal/external contractors to coordinate projects
•You possess written skills to develop technical standards and document work

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.