Posted 3 months ago
Technician
@ WesTower Communications Ltd.
Wellington, Nova Scotia
Overview
WesTower Communications Ltd. is hiring a Technician to oversee and complete equipment installations across the province. The work covers wireless and fibre design support, network documentation and technical bids, with flexible shifts and heavy physical conditions. The posting requires a technologist diploma or equivalent certification, two years of wireless experience, and a valid Canadian driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with wireless design proposals
- Perform microwave, mobile and cellular design
- Create bills of materials and scopes of work
- Produce network and detailed site design documentation
- Respond to technical RFPs and RFQs
Requirements summary:
- Technologist diploma or provincial certification (ASET, ASTTBC)
- Minimum two years of wireless experience
- Fiber optics and OTDR/fusion splicing skills
- Valid Canadian driver's licence
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Clean criminal record
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ASET, ASTTBC |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Telecommunications, Electronics, Engineering technology |
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WesTower Communications Ltd.
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Wireless - Wireline - Fabrication - Technical Services - Professional Services
Full company description
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and independent tower operators. Our turnkey solutions provide the safe, on-time, and quality installations that our customers have come to expect and our reputation is built on. Follow WesTower on Social Media! Facebook: WesTowerCommunicationsLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Westower_Canada
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,529
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 739
- Reported office locations
- 385 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0G6, CA
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- Staging Area, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, CA
- Staging Area, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1G8, CA
- Staging Area, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Other recorded names
- WesTower Communications Ltd.
- Specialties
- Site Development
- Wireline Service
- RF Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Fabrication
- In-Building
- Construction & Technical Services
- Commissioning
- Audits & Inspections
- and 24/7 Emergency Response & Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Site Development Wireline ServiceRF EngineeringProgram & Project ManagementStructural Engineering & DesignFabricationIn-BuildingConstruction & Technical ServicesCommissioningAudits & Inspections |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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The Technician is required to oversee and complete the installation of equipment in various locations across the province. This position requires that the employee can work and solve problems independently while demonstrating behavior consistent with our core values.
Core Competencies
Safety & Quality Focused
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Results Driven
Accountability and Dependability
Attention to Detail
Communication
Teamwork
Time Management
Adaptability / Flexibility
Leadership
Project and time management skills
Job Description
- Assists with wireless design proposal.
- Perform microwave, mobile, and cellular design.
- Create bill of materials and scope of work.
- Produce network and detailed site design documentation for various projects.
- Respond to technical RFPs/RFQs.
Qualifications
- Technologist Diploma, Military training or certification from a recognized provincial body (ASET, ASTTBC, etc.).
- Minimum two years’ experience specializing directly in wireless environments and technology, Strong and applied knowledge of Fiber optics and related equipment.
- Ability to perform testing with use of OTDR / Fusion Splicer.
- Ability to comprehend complex wiring diagrams, network schematics, and layout drawings.
- Ability to effectively interpret system requirements and apply knowledge and experience to implement effective telecommunication strategies.
- Telecom, microwave and SCADA experience an asset.
- Exposure to GE MDS wireless product an asset.
- Experience in communications system field measurement and testing.
- Interest in keeping up to date with changes in technology.
- Able to set and achieve goals.
- The ability to work and solve problems independently.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accountability.
- Valid Canadian driver’s license is required.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and clients.
- Must be reliable, trustworthy and have a positive attitude!
- Must be authorized to work in Canada.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Clean Criminal record.
Work Conditions
- Handle a physically demanding workload which includes heavy lifting, climbing ladders/poles, crawling in confined spaces and working in all weather conditions.
- Flexible to work various shifts: days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, to meet business needs.
- Willing and able to work in locations that preclude your ability to return home, as required.
- Repetitive work.
- Overtime, as required.
At WesTower Communications Ltd. you can expect to be treated fairly. We recognize that it is our people who drive the success of our business, so we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. We proudly offer a drug free workplace with a zero-tolerance safety program.
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