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Transportation System Electrical Technician
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management Division
City:
Etobicoke, Stoney Creek
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary assignments/contracts up to 12 months
Job code:
93033 - Trans Systems Electronic Technician
Salary:
$26.96 - $29.33 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you want to contribute to public safety on Ontario's highways? If so, then consider this opportunity to apply your knowledge of electrical and Advanced Traffic Management Systems such as the ministry's “COMPASS” system to repair and maintain highway traffic control and safety equipment using leading edge technology.
About the job
You will:
• operate and maintain electronic testing equipment to locate operational problems, identify and execute repairs
• install, maintain, test and repair electrical and Advanced Traffic Management Systems such as video and data transmission systems
• ensure safe operation of vehicles, aerial and auguring devices
• provide technical guidance to contractors and staff
• maintain records of equipment repairs and modifications
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• Certificate of Qualification in Electrician Construction and Maintenance with Electronics endorsement (309A or 309D)
• Class G driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
Technical knowledge and skills:
• knowledge of electrical and electronic theory
• knowledge of Ontario Electric Safety Code
• ability to use electric and electronic test equipment
• ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings
• experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical equipment in accordance with Code requirements
• knowledge of the theories and operation of Advanced Traffic Management Systems such as Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, electronic Variable Message Signs, vehicle detection systems and fibre-optic communications
General skills:
• proven analytical, problem solving and communication skills to analyze and solve complex technical problems, train staff and work in a team environment
• organizational skills to maintain records of equipment and repairs
Apply by:
Monday, December 24, 2012 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1927 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, Toronto Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1200 South Service Rd., Stoney Creek, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Monday, December 3, 2012
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.
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