lineworker-technician - telecommunications

VistaCare; Bedford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VistaCare is seeking an on-site telecom installer to deploy and service aerial and underground transmission systems in Nova Scotia. You will read blueprints, install wires, and help maintain safety standards across outdoor environments.

The role requires climbing, handling heavy equipment, and travel as needed. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work in a physically demanding outdoors setting are essential.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures.
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems.
• Monitor safety area.
• Monitor safety conditions.
• Install underground wiring and cables.
• Install, lash and secure goods.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Client focus

Initiative

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Fibre optics

Aerial and underground cable lines

Cables and winches

Reach trucks

Job description

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Underground
• Aerial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Monitor safety area
• Monitor safety conditions
• Install underground wiring and cables
• Install, lash and secure goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fibre optics
• Aerial and underground cable lines
• Cables and winches

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Reach trucks

Area of work experience

• Equipment safety assessment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available