HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical route is to finish secondary school and focus on math, physics, computer studies, and mechanics. Many students then take a college or other postsecondary program in electronics, telecommunications, networking, or a related field, though some employers may also accept related hands-on experience. Early experience often comes from co-op, practicum, or entry-level technical jobs where you learn to install, test, maintain, and repair equipment, read diagrams, use tools, and set up software and operating systems. Requirements can vary by employer, province, and the type of equipment or system.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Install, remove and maintain various telecommunications equipment and related systems such as telex and facsimile machines, teletypewriters, mobile radios, cellular telephones, pagers and other related telecommunications equipment
- Configure operating systems and install software for access to the Internet
- Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
- Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Business MachinesDiagrams/DrawingsMaintenanceTelephone Systems