Fibre Splicer

Telecon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety first

Training provided for technical roles

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Telecon seeks a Fibre Splicer to assist in installing and testing fiber optic cables for our Construction Team. The role starts from our Ottawa office at 6:30 am and involves outdoor work, safety training, and strong teamwork. Candidates should have at least 2 years of fibre splicing experience and a valid G license.

LiUNA union benefits apply. The Fiber Splicer will operate in varied outdoor environments, read work plans, interpret testing results, and report progress to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Willingness to obtain Health and Safety training as required.

Responsibilities

• Splice and test fiber optic cables in outside plant applications (buried/underground, possibly aerial) on new and existing cables.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot and work with team to fix bad splices.
• Interpret and understand placing and splicing work plans.
• Read and interpret work plans to perform tasks safely per Health and Safety policy.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions to place copper or fiber optic cables.
• Verify infrastructure by accessing furniture and recording results.
• Climb ladders and construction equipment to assist installation.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Record and report project progress and communicate delays to supervision.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork independence

English proficiency

Health & safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or relevant experience

Tools

OTDR

Power Meters

VFL

Job description

The Fibre Splicer will assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses to support the Construction Team.

**The daily starting location for this position is our Ottawa office on Carp Road and has a daily start time of 6:30 am**

This is a unionized position with LiUNA with full union pension and benefits.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Splice and test fiber optic cables in all outside plant applications – Mainly buried/underground, potentially aerial, on both newly placed and existing cables
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot and work as a team to fix bad splices
• Interpret and understand placing and splicing work plans
• Read and interpret work plans or job specifications to execute all work assigned safely and in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety policy
• Work outdoors in various conditions to place copper or fiber optic telecommunication cables
• Verify existing infrastructure by accessing applicable furniture and documenting results
• Able to climb ladders and a variety of construction equipment to assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment
• Accurately record and report project progress to the appropriate supervisory person and communicate any issues or expected delays
• Other duties as required

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• High school diploma or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Fibre Splicing experience
• Coax/Coax Activation experience is an asset
• Power Supply Activation / ROLT experience is an asset
• Able to complete the necessary training for First Aid, Confined Spaces and Working at Heights
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to interpret placing and splicing plans
• Competency in OTDR / Power Meters / VFL and other testing protocols
• Good communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety and willing to receive applicable Health and Safety training as per legislative and job requirements
• Holds valid G license driver’s license and a good driver’s abstract
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check and a clean driver’s abstract

Here are the extras that make the difference:

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority
• Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

For more information on Telecon, visit http://www.telecon.com/ or follow us: