fibre optics technician

Global Broadband; Kelowna; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications provider is seeking a candidate for equipment installation roles. This position involves maintaining equipment in various locations, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring operational efficiency in a challenging environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a secondary education certificate. Training is available, and willingness to travel is essential.

Benefits

Health care plan

Learning / training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in varying physical conditions.
• Experience preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment in various settings.
• Interpret blueprints for operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Telecommunication system

Automotive equipment and systems

Job description

Position Details

• Employment type: Permanent
• Language of work: English
• Work hours: 80 to 160 hours bi-weekly

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Install equipment
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Maintain equipment

Equipment, systems, and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Automotive equipment and systems

Industry experience

• Telecommunication and communications

Area of specialization

• Testing
• Installation
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's license

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside near the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications?

Experience

• Will train

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Wellness program