Radio System Technologist

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Consider this rewarding role where you will showcase your evaluative I&IT skills to provide technical expertise and support in the operation and maintenance of public safety radio networks with the Government Mobile Communications Branch (GMCB) at the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

This position can be located in the North Bay or Toronto office.

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About the job

•Provide technical expertise for support of current and future radio infrastructure and other unit personal by conducting tests and inspections of the government telecommunications system control which includes maintaining business applications and determining priorities; replacing faulty components; auditing and approving contractor repair work; notifying appropriate parties of Infrastructure system problems; liaising with ministry personal, vendors and other agencies; and reconciling contractor conflicts.
•Assist with or conduct live tests and rejuvenation of returned parts to ascertain weaknesses with supplier parts and liaises with the suppliers to correct deficiencies.
•Source, provide and assist with controls the inventory levels of specialized equipment such as earpieces, headsets, battery recondition and other equipment.
•Design radio frequency templates for radios to designate specific radio channels used by front-line personnel to ensure frequency conflict is avoided.
•Provide assistance, when requested, to research technical problems, determine solutions and make recommendations to supervisors and users
•Assist with cost analysis and preparation of network infrastructure services to users and to conduct feasibility studies on modifications requested.
•Performs other duties, as assigned.

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge & Skills

You have:
•Knowledge of all sub-system components within government control involved in telecommunications system and their inter relationship, including microwave, mobile, portable and base radios and repeaters, diesel generators.
•Knowledge of standby and back-up power systems, alarm reporting system, and radio system switches, dispatch computer, communications consoles, console and communications centre voice recording systems, network design to ensure optimum operation of an emergency response system.
•Knowledge of system design criteria and theoretical principles, security and recovery procedures and connectivity to properly make recommendations to supervisor.
•Knowledge MS Office software programs used in system operations and for the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
•Understanding and/or experience in contract management such as service level agreements (SLAs) to resolve system performance or failure issues by selecting the appropriate supplier.

Communication (oral and written) and Interpersonal skills

•You have demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with all levels of personnel to work with non-government contractors, resolve issues, present technical information and provide guidance.
•You can write and edit business cases, technical/financial reports and prepare technical work documentation and standards.
•You possess effective listening to users reports of faults in order to determine problems.

Evaluative, Problem solving and Analytical skills

•You can analyze the condition, technical performance and capacity of existing system components.
•You can determine the nature of the problem, research, identify and set priorities to correct problems, assist making repairs, replacing parts devising a new solution to the problem utilizing existing resources and/or directing contractors.
•You can make recommendations on need and feasibility for expansion, renovation, replacement or other corrective action.
•You can interpret and apply new information, technology and design methods to telecommunications operations and problems of systems components within government control.
•You can assess and evaluate needs of clients.

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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.
• N-SL-119903/18

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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.