About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Calian ITCS is currently seeking a Lab Support (RF Technician) for a 6 months full time contract opportunity to perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

  • Alleviate bottlenecks and help engineers achieve their deadlines.
  • Work independently and under engineering guidance to assemble and troubleshoot complex engineering test setups with and without diagrams.
  • Use both manual and power hand tools and multimeter.
  • Radio and telecom systems (working at -48VDC) installation.
  • RF cabling, splitters, couplers, attenuation…
  • Test rack design and build, cable dressing and labeling.
  • Fiber installation and troubleshooting.
  • Network LANs and serial communication.
  • Track test equipment in and out of the lab by using a scanner and database.
  • Maintain inventory and notify lab prime when low.
  • Share ownership of lab by proactively keeping isles and walkways clear of debris and hazards.
  • When released by engineering, clear out and recycle old prototypes and materials.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in assembling and troubleshooting of complex engineering test setups with and without diagrams.
  • Experience using both manual and power hand tools and multimeter.
  • Experience in radio installation and an understanding of telecom systems working at -48VDC.
  • Familiarity with RF radio frequency cabling, splitters, couplers, attenuation…
  • Experience in test rack design and build, cable dressing and labeling.
  • Fiber installation and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Unix, Linux, MS Office.
  • Physically fit with the confidence to climb ladders and work at height.
  • Ability to safely handle heavy equipment up to 100 kg using lifting devices.

Compensation

  • $25-35/hour

“Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and contract conditions.”

Vacancy

  • We have 1 (one) available position

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.