Land Mobile Radio Engineer (LMR Engineer)

Land Mobile Radio Engineer (LMR Engineer)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Onsite
Contract Term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029 (3 Years)
Extension: Optional 24-month extension (up to March 2031)

Working Hours

• 7.25 hours per business day
• Up to 1,860 hours per year
• Full-time engineering support during standard business hours
• Field deployment required as needed
• Up to25% travel across Alberta to:
  • AFRRCS radio tower sites
  • Microwave and satellite link sites
  • Dispatch centers
  • First responder facilities

Land Mobile Radio Engineer to support theAlberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS), a mission-critical, province-wideAPCO P25 public-safety radio network.

This full-time engineering role includesRF engineering, radio testing and approval, spectrum planning, Safety Code 6 assessments, interference troubleshooting, and technical support for police, fire, EMS, sheriffs, and public safety partners across Alberta. Work is primarily onsite in Edmonton, with up to 25% field travel.

Education & Qualification Requirements

Education:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (accredited engineering program)

Licensing / Certifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) withAPEGA
• Eligible to provideindependent professional engineering services
• Secret Security Clearance (mandatory)
• Recent Criminal Record Check (within last 90 days)

Technical Qualifications

• Strong expertise in:
  • RF Engineering & Propagation
  • P25 LMR Systems (preferably Harris)
  • Spectrum/Frequency Engineering & ISED Licensing
  • Microwave & Satellite Communications
  • Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
  • RFI/EMI Troubleshooting
  • Safety Code 6 (RF exposure compliance)
• Ability to travel province-wide

Experience Requirements

Minimum Experience: 5+ years licensed engineering experience

Preferred Experience

• APCO P25 LMR networks (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
• Harris radio systems, configuration, tuning, and testing
• RF propagation analysis, modelling, and coverage studies
• Spectrum planning, coordination, and interference mitigation
• ISED licensing processes
• Microwave backhaul and satellite communications
• DAS systems design and validation
• Safety Code 6 assessments (EMR/EMF compliance)
• Root-cause analysis for interference issues
• Engineering documentation, reporting, and system performance analysis
• Field engineering support at radio towers and public safety sites

Responsibilities

The selected engineer will support AFRRCS through a range of technical duties, including but not limited to:

• Radio Testing & Approvals:Evaluate, test, verify, and approve subscriber radios for AFRRCS compliance. Conduct P25 configuration, programming, and tuning
• RF Engineering & Spectrum Management:Conduct RF propagation analysis and coverage validation. Perform frequency planning and spectrum coordination. Complete ISED licensing support
• Safety Code 6 Compliance:Perform RF exposure analysis and ensure compliance with Safety Code 6
• Interference Investigation:Detect, analyze, and resolve RFI/EMI issues affecting AFRRCS. Conduct tower and site interference assessments
• Tower Collocation & Field Engineering:Review tower collocation applications for RF impact. Provide engineering support at AFRRCS sites across Alberta
• Public Safety Agency Support:Assist police, fire, EMS, sheriffs, and government responder agencies with radio and system issues
• Documentation & Reporting:Prepare monthly engineering reports, technical analyses, and system evaluations. Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and compliance records
• System Upgrades & Improvements:Support system enhancements, resiliency projects, and technology evolution initiatives

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:

Highest Engineering Degree (Field, University & Completion Year):

Do you hold an active APEGA Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) License? (Yes/No):

Do you have proof of Secret Security Clearance? (Yes/No):

Do you have a Criminal Record Check issued within the past 90 days? (Yes/No):

Total Years of Licensed Engineering Experience:

Do you have at least 5+ years of RF Engineering experience? (Yes/No – Brief Details):

Do you have hands-on experience with APCO P25 LMR systems? (Yes/No – Brief Details):

Do you have experience with Harris P25 radios/systems? (Yes/No – Brief Details):

Do you have experience in RF propagation analysis & modelling? (Yes/No):

Do you have experience in frequency planning & spectrum coordination (ISED)? (Yes/No):

Do you have experience with microwave backhaul link design? (Yes/No – Brief Details):

Do you have experience working at radio towers, microwave sites, or remote field locations? (Yes/No – Details):

Total Years of Experience in RF / LMR / Spectrum Engineering:

Total Years of Experience with P25 Systems:

Total Years of Experience with Microwave / Backhaul / Satellite Links:

Total Years Performing Field Engineering Work:

Motivation for Interest in This Position:

Earliest Availability Date:

Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Permit):
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada for the full duration of the contract? (Yes/No):

Expected Hourly Rate (CAD):
Is the engagement W2 / C2C / Independent?
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Are you able to work onsite full-time in Edmonton, Alberta? (Yes/No):

Are you willing to travel up to 25% across Alberta for field engineering work? (Yes/No):

Are you able to commit to the full contract term (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029)? (Yes/No):

Are you willing to commit to a possible 24-month extension (to 2031)? (Yes/No):

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