Overview

As a member of the military, Signal Technicians are experts in telecommunication technologies. They maintain, repair, configure, administer, and modify leading edge communication systems. They are a part of a larger team that provides the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with communications and information services throughout Canada and around the world.

Responsibilities

Signal Technicians operate on specialized electronic test equipment. They perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, modifications, installations, configurations, inspections and administration for:

• Wired and wireless communications systems
• Radio, satellite, and microwave broadband technology
• Radar location and detection technology
• Fibre optic and copper wire broadband technology
• Voice and data network defence, configuration, and administration

Work Environment

Signal Technicians...