Northwestel is seeking a Service Technician to join the field operations team in Yellowknife! As a Service Technician, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining a wide variety of telecommunications services including TV, Internet, Wireless, Voice, and Data.

• Installs and maintains telecommunications equipment and associated wiring/fiber.
• Organizes, develops, plans and documents all on site work to the Customer's/Company's satisfaction. This may involve coordinating work with other employees and training customers.
• Represents the Company through direct contact with customers. During these contacts explains Company equipment and services as is appropriate.
• Climbs poles, uses ladders, operates vehicular equipment, power tools, and hand tools in a safe, efficient manner.
• Use Company provided laptop and cell phone as tools to complete day to day work
• Shift work and travel is required

• Graduate of a related technical diploma program from a recognized technical college/school or equivalent telecommunications experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, minimum Class 5. With a clean Driver’s Abstract, which is conducted periodically by a third party.

• Good interpersonal skills and strong verbal & written communications skills

• Must be flexible and adaptable to continuous change.

• Must be physically capable of carrying extension ladders long distances and lifting and moving up to 23 kilograms (51 pounds).

• Must have good organizational/coordination skills.

• Need to be able to work as part of a team.

• As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.

• As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.