AFRRCS Telecomm Support Technician
Posting Date: Apr 9, 2026
Location: St. Albert, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: AFRRCS Telecomm Support Tech
Job Requisition ID: 81719
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: St. Albert
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 30,2026
Classification: Technologies 4
Salary:$2,516.23 to $3,295.45 biweekly ($65,673.60 - $86,011.25)
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.
Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.
To learn more about Public Safety and Emergency Services, follow the link to: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx
Role Responsibilities
The System Control Centre (SCC) plays a critical role in safeguarding the reliability of the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS), the province wide, public safety grade network that first responders depend on every day. As part of this mission critical team, you help ensure that firefighters, police, EMS, and other responders have the communications backbone they need to protect Albertans.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor AFRRCS in real time to ensure continuous system availability and operational readiness across Alberta.
• Respond immediately to system events, alarms, and performance issues within a 24/7 mission critical environment.
• Analyze system behaviour to distinguish between equipment faults, environmental conditions, and operational factors.
• Apply detailed knowledge of AFRRCS technology, terrain, and user operations to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the reliability of the command and control network that directly impacts first responder safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and first responder agencies to ensure the system meets evolving operational needs.
• Document incidents, performance trends, and operational decisions to support continuous improvement.
Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
Qualifications
Required: Two-year technical diploma or related, PLUS 2 years related experience or equivalent as described
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
For Example:
Related Degree, no experience required
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 3 years of experience
Related minimum 4 years of experience
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
The successful candidate MUST also have:
• Certificate in Network Administration, ASSET Electronics Technician certification, or equivalent experience
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent) with the ability to tow a trailer
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 10 feet
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg)
• Willingness to work in remote locations for up to 5 consecutive days
• Ability to work a 24/7/365 shift rotation consisting of 11.43 hour shifts
Assets
• Experience operating digital Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems with a widely dispersed architecture, supporting first responders or other high availability environments
• Experience working in a Network Operations Centre (NOC) or similar facility focused on real time system monitoring
• Experience and understanding of satellite communications systems
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
Notes
Term of Employment: Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week on a 24/7 shift rotation, consisting of 11.43 hour shifts
Location: St. Albert – Ability to work in remote locations for up to 5 consecutive days
Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.
In order to work in the AFRRCS environment, Applicants must obtain a satisfactory Security Clearance, which is conducted by the RCMP. The RCMP adheres to Treasury Board's Standard on Security Screening to promote fair and equitable treatment for all applicants and employees.
Before you submit your online application, you must meet the qualifications and requirements for obtaining a satisfactory Security Clearance.
The RCMP will conduct a thorough background check into your activities during the past 10 years. This investigation will help determine your reliability and suitability for the job. The investigation concentrates on, but is not limited to:
· Previous employment
· Education
· Neighbourhood inquiries
· Friends and associates
· Character references
· Personal finances
· Drug and alcohol use
· Online activities
· Criminal activities
Time spent outside of Canada
If you are a Canadian citizen and you have been outside of Canada for more than six consecutive months during the past 10 years, you may need to provide details of your activities during that time. In some cases, the RCMP may ask you to provide details of your activities even if you have been outside of Canada for less than six consecutive months. Accounting for your activities does not guarantee that you will receive a Security Clearance.
More information can be found at:
Field investigation and security clearance | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Become an RCMP officer: Before you apply | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dawn Bradbury at Dawn.Bradbury@gov.ab.ca.