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Wildfire Communication Technician
Government of Alberta · no closing date given
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check and obtain federal security clearance within 10 months of employment.
Education: Two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field, such as Land Mobile Radio. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Experience: At least two years in wireless, telecommunications, instrumentation or related technical work.
What they ask for:
- Two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field
- At least two years of experience in wireless or telecommunications
- Experience with critical telecommunications and telemetry systems
- Pass a criminal records check
- Obtain federal security clearance (RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status)
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
No closing date given: the posting can close at any time, do not wait.
Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work experience, and show how you meet the requirements and competencies.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- The job closes once a suitable candidate is found
- Work may include overtime, travel and extended hours on short notice during wildfires
- Candidates pay their own check and interview travel costs
- The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level
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