Telecommunications Specialist (PSRN) 7160-0811

HM Note: This hybrid role allows candidates to work remotely and are required to be in the office as required by the manager. This role commences April 1, 2024

Responsibilities:

Works in partnership with clients, advising them on information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems, work to improve structure and efficiency of an organization’s I&IT systems.

The I&IT Consultant may be used to provide strategic guidance to organizations with regard to Information Management & IT technology, IT infrastructures and the enablement of major business processes through enhancements to IT.

Provides subject matter expertise in their field and highly expert technical assistance.

General Skills:

Acts as the technical advisor/expert on all aspects of a specific deliverable

Provide the quality assurance/quality control of specific deliverables

Anticipates and resolves problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations

Develops processes and procedures for implementing deliverables

Prepares reports and presentations including options, recommendations, implementation plans, etc.

Works with clients to define the scope of a project and to determine requirements

Defines software, hardware and network requirements Analyzes I&IT requirements giving independent and objective advice on the use of I&IT

Designs, tests, installs and monitors new systems and develops solutions and implementation of new systems

Familiar with change-management principles and methodology Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

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  Knowledge of the Fleet Net radio system is an asset.

• Knowledge of telecommunications system including microwave, mobile, portable and base radios and repeaters, standby and back-up power systems, alarm reporting system, telephone and radio system switches, communications consoles, communication centre voice recording systems and network tie lines.
• Knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes to carry out project plans and schedules, estimate resources and conduct technical and analysis of proposals or end-user requirements.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate in all formats with client, management and team, making presentations and reporting outcomes.

Weighting Criteria:

Technical Skills - 40 Points

• Knowledge of telecommunications systems such as microwave, mobile, portable and base radios and repeaters, standby and back-up power systems, alarm reporting system, telephone and radio system switches, dispatch computer, communications consoles, voicemail systems, console and communication center voice recording systems and network tie lines and 911 telephone network.

Project Management Skills - 35 Points

• Knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes to carry out project plans and schedules, estimate resources and conduct technical and analysis of proposals or end-user requirements

Communications Skills - 25 Points

• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate in all formats with client, management and team, making presentations and reporting outcomes.