Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Client Services, the Telecommunications Analyst is primarily responsible for the provision, management and support of all Telecoms assets for BCEHS, including providing analysis on Telecoms asset costing. The Telecoms Asset Analyst works with multiple vendors to provide Cellular, Satellite, Pager, Wired Landline and VOIP communication services to BCEHS staff. The Telecommunications Analyst supports a diverse clientele, providing unscripted first and second level troubleshooting that also present geographical challenges or limitations and often includes issues that are in urgent need for resolution.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Provides first and second-level problem resolution for BCEHS Telecommunication users across the Province of British Columbia by monitoring incident tracking system and resolves tickets at the tier 1 and 2 level; identifying and categorizing alerts into bugs or enhancements; works with users to identify specific internal or external processes and options for resolution; analyzing and documenting problems details; compiling incident assessments on functional problems or recurring issues for maintenance scheduling.
2.    Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the acquisition of cellular, satellite, pager, landline and VOIP devices available through multiple vendors in support of all BCEHS users.
3.    Acquire, establish and maintains an inventory of Telecoms assets so as to be able to immediately respond to requests.
4.    Delivers remote technical support and problem solving. Investigates and resolves hardware and software issues and problems related to existing systems and applications according to established procedures.
5.    Local and Remote support  may  include  answering questions,  troubleshooting  problems,  teaching  or  instructing  customers  regarding  software  or  hardware functionality,  and  communicating  policy.  
6.    Handles break/fix, equipment loss, configuration issues, troubleshooting, software installations, hardware repair (including in-house repair or coordinating depot services).
7.    Designs, develops and documents technical support materials, such as end user instructional material on use of new technology.
8.    Conducts testing of application deployments when required to ensure quality assurance of end product, including unit testing and systems integration
9.    Proactively researches and evaluates various Telecommunication solutions; recommends new/ revised service delivery options, technologies, products and services to ensure BCEHS’ initiatives are aligned with current best practices, technological trends and upgradeable for future needs.
10.    Provides clients and departments with different options for equipment, service delivery and cost efficiencies according to user needs and requirements.
11.    Liaises/follow up with vendors to ensure issues are resolved.
12.    Participates in Projects, helping to gather requirements, creating and documenting processes, testing and implementing
13.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12, graduation from a recognized two year computer systems technology diploma program plus two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities
•    Ability to type.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to deal with others effectively.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•    Ability to organize work.
•    Ability to operate related equipment.