Bell is a truly Canadian company with over 134 years of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our company’s vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canada’s leading communications company, we’re committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If you’re passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Bell Aliant continues to be the leading communications provider in Atlantic Canada offering innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet and video. We are the first company in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) technology with its FibreOP services.
Bell Aliant is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Network Technician - 6 month term - in Halifax, NS.
Network Technicians are employees engaged in the testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair, and surveillance of network related equipment, cellular and radio sites, and a variety of related equipment including hardware, software, equipment on customer premises and other associated equipment.
Education Requirements:
Successful completion of either an electrical/electronic engineering or computer technology program at a recognized technical training institute or a university science degree in engineering, computers or other relevant field.
OR
Currently holds a recognized IT industry network Qualification such as Cisco (CCENT or higher) or CompTIA Network+ Qualification.
Ability Requirements of the Position
Physical:
Climb poles on a daily basis (using ladders, spurs and other tools)
Good colour vision
Lift heavy equipment
Sitting for long periods of time, wearing a headset, working with a computer and using a 10 button telephone set, simultaneously.
Travel over rough terrain
Work effectively aloft
Skills/Knowledge:
Analytical skills
Communications skills: verbal and written
Computer skills - Email: Outlook and MSN, Intranet/Internet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Interpersonal skills
Keyboarding skills
Multi-task skills (i.e. think/listen/type and think/talk/type)
Planning and organizing skills
Problem solving skills
Project management skills
Time management skills
Other:
Flying in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to remote locations and oil rigs may be required
Travel using various modes of transportation in all kinds of weather
Valid Driver's License
Bell Aliant offers a very competitive salary with excellent employee benefits, including Health and Dental, and excellent working conditions.
If you are interested in this very exciting position, please apply online no later than February 18, 2015 by visiting jobs.bce.ca
Bell Aliant is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Union
Job Location: Canada : Nova Scotia : Halifax
Application Deadline: 02/18/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, NS, Halifax