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telecommunications technician

Worldwide · Langley, BC · $38.00 hourly

Verdict

This posting exhibits multiple strong fraud signals despite the employer's legitimate web presence. The most critical red flag is the application address type being a PO box combined with a requirement to mail physical resumes—a classic fraud pattern. The web verification summary explicitly notes the mailing address resolves to a self-storage facility rather than a real business office, which is highly suspicious for a professional technician role. While the website is reachable and shows a business match, the disconnect between the claimed professional operation and the actual mailing address destination strongly suggests this is a fraudulent or deceptive posting.

  • applicationAddressType: PO box+40

    Applicants instructed to mail physical resumes to Room 211, 19950 88 Ave E, Langley Twp, BC—classified as PO box. This is a very strong fraud signal; legitimate technician employers use real business addresses.

  • Address resolves to self-storage facility+25

    Web verification summary explicitly states the mailing address (4851 Trowelex Rd, Castlegar BC per summary) is a self-storage facility, NOT a company office. This is highly suspicious and contradicts the professional employer claim.

  • mail_physical_resume for technical role+20

    Posting requires mailing physical resumes for a telecommunications technician position. Combined with PO box address, this is a classic fraud pattern used to collect personal information and documents.

  • websiteReachable: yes-10

    The employer website is reachable and professional-looking, suggesting some operational legitimacy. However, this does not override the address and application method concerns.

  • web.businessMatch: match-15

    Website worldwideon.ca shows a business match for 'Worldwide,' indicating the employer name resolves to a real registered entity. This provides mild legitimacy despite other red flags.

Application flags (1)

By mail: Room 211, 19950 88 Ave E, Langley Twp, British Columbia, V1M 0A5

Employer checks
{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.worldwideon.ca",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "uncertain",
    "hasJobsListing": "unknown",
    "applicationAddressType": "po_box",
    "confidence": 0.65,
    "summary": "Worldwide (worldwideon.ca) is a legitimate telecommunications workforce solutions company with 200+ technicians across North America. Website is reachable and professional. MAJOR RED FLAG: The mailing address (4851 Trowelex Rd, Castlegar BC) is actually a self-storage facility, NOT a company office. This is highly suspicious for a professional technician role. Location match uncertain—company claims national operations but posting address is questionable."
  }
}
Full description
Occupation (NOC): Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (72205)
Location: Langley, BC
Salary: $38.00 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years,  or equivalent experience
Tasks: Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment, Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software, Determine nature, cause and location of trouble, Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures, Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
Personal suitability: Client focus, Excellent oral communication, Organized
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options: Flexible hours
How to apply:
By mail: Room 211, 19950 88 Ave E, Langley Twp, British Columbia, V1M 0A5