POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Team Leader - IT & Communications and working a two (2) weeks on / two (2) weeks off rotation with 12 hour per day shifts at the Ekati Mine site. The Communications Technician - Intern will maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communication systems which include satellite, wireless & microwave communications, Motorola based radio & paging systems, Security camera & Genetec system, Wenco Fleet control, dispatching, & Drill system, and various mine site communication systems. The student internship is from June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Enrollment in Communication Technician program or a relevant Journeyperson Certificate, or equivalent.
• A background in maintenance and support of a variety of communications systems in an industrial setting is considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP and other communications protocols.
• Good knowledge & experience in communication systems radio, microwave, phone, internet, satellite.
• Network certification (CCNA) will be considered an asset
• Experience supporting Motorola Digital Radios or equivalent hardware.
• Experience supporting Cisco or Fortinet network hardware: switches, access points, and SD-Wan devices.
• Experience supporting alternate power generation sources for WAN connectivity.
• Experience supporting GPS systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365.
• Opportunity to learn & develop skills in Wenco installation and system, Motorola radio and paging systems, Cisco & Fortinet network hardware, alternative power generation, GPS system, and Genetec camera & Access control installation and system.
• Working in mine site field location with extreme weather conditions is required.

• Provide Installation and maintenance to the following Security platform systems.
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• Installation, programming & troubleshooting experience of Genetec Camera systems including Access card Control.

• Installation, troubleshooting and repair of IP AXIS and PELCO Analogue cameras.
• Provide Installations and maintenance to a wide variety of Communication Systems.
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• Installation, programming & troubleshooting of Motorola digital radio repeaters, mobile & handheld radio including Motorola Paging systems is an asset.

• Install & maintain communication towers, power plants, solar array system used for day-to-day communications operations and emergency response throughout the mine site.
• Provide Support and Maintenance for the Telephone system at all locations at Ekati.
• Program, installation & troubleshooting of Mitel 3300 IP phone system.
• Program, installation & troubleshooting of Mitel SX2000 for digital & analogue phones.
• Installation & Maintenance of Wenco vehicle tracking systems which include High precision drills, low precision haul trucks for all mine production fleet equipment.
• Wireless, satellite & microwave communications familiarity with 5 years previous work experience in an industrial setting.
• Installation, troubleshooting/splicing/fusing of Fiber & copper wire infrastructure.
• Maintain contact with vendors for support and problem resolution.
• Provide support and maintenance to over 150 cisco & Fortinet network switches, access points, and controllers across the Mine site.