Telecommunications Technician

1000 Island; Canada; On-site; CAD 49,920 - 65,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Company pension

On-site parking

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Job summary

Lansdowne Telephone is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to join our fast-paced, high-energy team in Canada. You will install, repair, locate and maintain telecom services, while engaging customers and promoting Lansdowne services.

Qualifications include a college diploma in Telecommunications, ability to lift heavy loads, and a valid G license with a clean driving record. The role involves field work across the region and potential weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Telecommunications or equivalent required.
• Ability to move heavy loads (ladders, cable reels, test sets).
• Valid G license with clean driving record; DZ/AZ assets.
• Delivery of superior customer service and clear communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, locate and maintain telecom services, engaging customers.
• Read plans and splice copper and fibre; identify color-coded wires.
• Work in adverse weather, climb poles, kneel/bend, and enter confined spaces.
• Travel across assigned geographic areas; may require weekend scheduling.

Skills

Reading plans

Cable splicing

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

College diploma in Telecommunications

Ability to lift heavy loads

Valid driver’s license (G) with clean record

Strong communication

Job description

Lansdowne Telephone is looking for a Telecommunications Technician

Position Overview

Lansdowne Telephone offers a fast paced, high energy, work environment. We offer:

• Competitive wages ranging from $24.00-$31.50/hr. based on skills and experience
• Excellent company benefits including both Health and Dental
• Yearly performance reviews
• Access to courses and training for continual learning and development

Key Responsibilities

• All aspects of the installation, repair, locating and maintenance of communication services and products while engaging in customer contact and promotion of Lansdowne services
• Reading plans, perform cable splicing of both copper and fibre and identify colour coded wires
• Working in adverse weather conditions, climbing on poles/ ladders, kneeling/bending, and working in confined spaces
• The job entails driving throughout assigned geographic areas

This position may require regular Saturday and Sunday scheduling in the future.

This position requires the individual to be on call on a pre-determined schedule.

Education

• College diploma specializing in Telecommunications or equivalent
• Ability to move and handle heavy loads (ladders, cable reels, test sets)
• Valid driver’s license (class G) with a clean driving record-DZ/ AZ would be an asset
• Commitment to delivery of superior customer service and the ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Knowledge

• Knowledge in safe operations of equipment
• Knowledge of service provider technologies including ADSL, VDSL, FTTH, and DOCSIS service delivery platforms. Knowledge of video services like IPTV, multicast, 8VSB, MPEG-2, MPEG-4. Experience with T1s, POTS, VoIP, and voicemail services an asset

Experience

One to three years of work experience in a related field. Service Provider experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Condition of Employment

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

$24.00-$31.50 per hour

Additional pay

• Overtime pay
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate

• Lansdowne, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)