Classification description — Telecommunications engineer and specialist

Introduction

The descriptions contained herein are generally derived from selection standards established by the Public Service Commission for the recruitment and selection of personnel within the Public Service of Canada. It should be noted that these specifications are general in nature and more precise details relating to the specific job requirement are to be supplied to the Contractor at the time of the call-up.

Telecommunications engineer and specialist (TES)

1. TES—Junior

Gathers and analyses data, prepares reports and provides support activities under the direction of an intermediate or senior engineer or specialist.

Specific tasks that he might perform are:

  • Gathers data for traffic studies for networks
  • Gathers data for performance assessment of equipment, systems and networks
  • Gathers data for inventories of equipment and services
  • Assesses the performance of individual equipment items or parts of
  • Provides technical support in relation to the operations and maintenance of telecommunications networks and services
  • Assists in the design and development of networks and systems

2. TES—Intermediate

Carries out studies, provides information, develops designs, prepares specifications, prepares operations procedures and assesses performance. Assists with the planning, implementation and operation of specific equipment systems and networks.

Specific tasks that he might perform are:

  • Provides technical expertise and advice on specific types of telecommunications equipment and systems
  • Assists with the design of telecommunications networks and systems
  • Carries out traffic studies and traffic engineering in relation to specific networks
  • Develops specifications for requests for proposals for smaller networks and systems
  • Prepares procedures for the operation and performance assessment of operating equipment, systems and networks
  • Assesses the performance of operating networks, systems and equipment in relation to quality, reliability and cost of service, and relates the performance to user needs
  • Makes recommendations for improvement of the operations and performance of equipment, systems and networks
  • Carries out technical and economic analysis of proposals by carriers and suppliers for smaller networks and systems
  • Provides project management for smaller projects
  • Assists with the development of current, long range and strategic plans

3. TES—Senior

Initiates action, formulates ideas, develops concepts, recommends action and manages and controls activities in relation to the development of plans for major telecommunications networks for carrying the full range of services (voice, computer communications, text, facsimile, graphics, etc.).

Specific tasks that he might perform are:

  • Assesses the cost and operational effectiveness of various systems and networks in relation to user needs
  • Develops current, long range and strategic plans for voice and data networks (circuit and packet switched)
  • Carries out traffic studies and traffic engineering in relation to specific networks
  • Develops specifications for requests for proposals for large networks and systems
  • Carries out technical and economic analysis of proposals by carriers and suppliers and makes recommendations
  • Provides project management and control for major projects
  • Provides advice and information on latest technology and new systems
  • Develops procedures for the assessment of the performance of operating networks, systems and equipment in relation to quality, reliability and cost of service
  • Assesses the performance of operating networks, systems and equipment in relation to quality, reliability and cost of service, and formulates recommendations
  • Designs telecommunications networks and systems

If your need falls outside of the scope of this Catalogue, please contact Long Pan at telephone number 416-262-0724 or tpsgc.orsat-orths.pwgsc@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca and we will develop a solution either by amending the Catalogue or by separate tender/award.

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