Quality Control Inspector

RFNOW; Virden; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PPE orders through the year

Job summary

RFNOW Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to review FTTH construction projects across Southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, ensuring installations align with plan designs and documenting outcomes with photos or video.

This field-based role requires 5 years in OSP fibre, safe-work practices, reading blueprints, and strong communication. Regular travel Monday–Friday with some overnights is expected; weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the outside plant (OSP) that supports fibre optic services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe construction practices used in building aerial and underground networks.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret general system layouts from blueprints and maps.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as signal level meters and ohm meters.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspections for quality control in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Verify that property restoration is consistent with the Company’s standard practice.
• Operate test equipment as needed to verify optical and RF power levels are set as designed.
• Document (in still image and/or video) that underground vaults and cabinets have been built and installed as planned.
• Prepare work orders to resolve any element in the plant that does not meet specifications.
• Communicate with the Project Manager or designated Supervisor regarding concerns about construction progress.
• Ability to work weekends as the business needs dictate.
• Perform emergency locates as necessary.
• Adhere to industry-specific local, provincial, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Field-based work

Reading blueprints

Analytical thinking

Written verbal communication

Valid driver’s license

Travel readiness

Tools

Test equipment: signal level meters

Ohm meters

Job description

RFNOW Inc. is seeking applications from motivated individuals to join our team as a Quality Control Inspector. Responsible for reviewing and evaluating Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) construction projects, including using the plan design against new build, span and drop replacements (if needed), installations, proper installation of any fiber-optic cable, splice cases and cabinets, splitters and XWDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing), underground installations (bores, vaults, and trenches) and MDU lockbox replacements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspections for quality control in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Verify that property restoration is consistent with the Company’s standard practice.
• Operate test equipment as needed to verify optical and RF power levels are set as designed.
• Document (in still image and/or video) that underground vaults and cabinets have been built and installed as planned.
• Prepare work orders to resolve any element in the plant that does not meet specifications.
• Communicate with the Project Manager or designated Supervisor regarding concerns about construction progress.
• Ability to work weekends as the business needs dictate.
• Perform emergency locates as necessary.
• Adhere to industry-specific local, provincial, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the outside plant (OSP) that supports fibre optic services.
• Working knowledge of safe construction practices used in building aerial and underground communications networks.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret general system layouts from blueprints and system maps.
• Familiarity with computer or test equipment associated with position (ex. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.)
• Valid class 5 driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Field-based in varying environmental conditions.
• Walking over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather.
• Cover a large geographic area across Southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan
• Regular travel in the field Monday to Friday with some overnight stays required
• Salary dependant on Experience
• Benefits package
• PPE orders through the year

Why Join RFNOW?

• Competitive Compensation – Recognizing and rewarding your expertise.
• Career Growth & Development – Opportunities for professional advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, EAP, paid time off, company-provided technology & tools, and more!
• Collaborative & Innovative Work Environment – Work alongside industry experts in a forward-thinking organization.

About RFNOW Inc.

RFNOW Inc. is a successful, dynamic organization with opportunities to grow and specialize in a number of areas within the field of technology and construction including broadband wireless communication, fibre optics, network architecture/maintenance, directional drilling, cable plowing, line locating, tower building, residential and commercial service connections, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Learn more atwww.rfnow.com