Fibre Splicer: Unionized Cable Installer & Testing Tech

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

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.