Field Technician, Fiber & DWDM Networks

C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to manage network field operations, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting within the assigned region. This role ensures high network availability, seamless customer circuit turn-ups, and precise documentation across data centers, POPs, hubs, and customer locations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with optical and wave transport, IP networks, and field test equipment, plus five years of telecom field work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications networks, including DWDM and IP networks.
• Hands-on use of telecom test gear: OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute network field activities within the region.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot equipment across data centers and POPs.
• Lead circuit provisioning, testing, and activation of new customer circuits.
• Coordinate with power infrastructure and long-haul transport.
• Provide vendor and contractor oversight and maintain documentation.

Skills

DWDM

IP networks

Field test gear

Vendor oversight

Documentation

Travel up to 30%

OPM/OTDR/OSA

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Tools

OPM

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP test sets

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to manage network field operations, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting within the assigned region. This role ensures high network availability, seamless customer circuit turn-ups, and precise documentation across data centers, POPs, hubs, and customer locations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with optical and wave transport, IP networks, and field test equipment, plus five years of telecom field work