Rigger – Survey and inspection Team - (Ottawa)

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance (life/健康

RRSP employer-matched retirement plan

Virtual healthcare access and onlinePh

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gexel Telecom International Inc. seeks a dedicated Rigger for aerial surveys and tower inspections. You will conduct on-site surveys of antennas, radios, cabling and mounts, measure heights and tilts, and document conditions for engineering teams. Climb towers to inspect RF equipment and verify safety and drawings.

The role requires travel Monday to Friday, working at heights on towers, rooftops, and various sites, with strong emphasis on safety and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Comfortable working at heights, including vertical and horizontal movement on steel or wood structures.
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on Construction Sites (ASP Construction).
• Proficiency with IT equipment and data processing software.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work outside the home region from Monday to Friday.
• Asset: Drone pilot certification.

Responsibilities

• On-Site Technical Surveys: Conduct detailed surveys of existing installations (antennas, radios, cabling, mounts).
• Measure and document antenna heights, azimuths, and mechanical tilts.
• Identify antenna types, mounts, RF equipment, and fiber equipment.
• Photograph and document the condition of installations.
• Produce accurate reports for engineering and design teams.
• Tower-Top Inspection: Climb to the top of structures to inspect antennas, mounts, radios, RF cables and fiber.
• Verify mechanical condition (fastenings, corrosion, stability) and ensure compliance with engineering drawings.
• Document any deviations or safety concerns.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure installations comply with OHS standards and operator requirements; identify potential risks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Energetic and self-motivated

Physically fit

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on Construction Sites (ASP Construction)

Tools

Drone pilot certification

IT equipment proficiency

Job description

The Rigger - Survey and inspection Team is responsible for conducting aerial surveys using a drone to inspect telecommunication structures. This role works closely with the Quality Control Manager and reports any anomalies observed in the field. The incumbent must comply with common installation standards and guidelines for aerial structure inspections.

Work Schedule

• Must be available to travel from Monday to Friday (with the possibility of 10 consecutive days of work).

Work Location

• 4370 Steeles Ave West, Unit 10
  Woodbridge, Ontario | L4L 4Y4

Responsibilities

On-Site Technical Surveys

Conduct detailed surveys of existing installations (antennas, radios, cabling, mounts).

Measure and document antenna heights, azimuths, and mechanical tilts.

Identify antenna types, mounts, RF equipment, and fiber equipment.

Photograph and document the condition of installations.

Produce accurate reports for engineering and design teams.

Tower-Top Inspection

Climb to the top of structures to inspect:

Antennas and mounts

Radios (RRU/RRH)

RF cables and fiber

Verify mechanical condition (fastenings, corrosion, stability).

Confirm compliance with engineering drawings.

Document any deviations or safety concerns.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure installations comply with OHS standards and operator requirements.

Identify potential risks.

Ensure previous work was completed according to industry best practices.

Work Environment

Cellular towers and elevated structures

Rooftops

Urban and rural sites

Working at heights

Frequent outdoor work

Regular travel between different sites

Hiring Requirements

• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Comfortable working at heights, including vertical and horizontal movement on steel or wood structures.
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on Construction Sites (ASP Construction).
• Proficiency with IT equipment and data processing software.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work outside the home region from Monday to Friday.
• Asset: Drone pilot certification.

Desired Profile

• Strong manual dexterity;
• Attention to detail;
• Team-oriented;
• Energetic and self-motivated;
• Physically fit;
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Employee Benefits

• Compensation based on experience and skills;
• Comprehensive group insurance including life, health, travel, and vision coverage;
• Employer-matched Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP);
• Access to virtual healthcare – free medical consultations, mental health support, and an online pharmacy;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).