Working Foreman (FTTH)

Telecon; Ottawa; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Telecon is seeking a Working Foreman for their Fibre to the Home Civil Construction Team in Ottawa. This full-time position involves leading multiple crews in the installation of telecommunications infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience in the utility industry, ensuring adherence to safety practices and effective project execution.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Plan through LiUNA

Employee perks including discounts on various products

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar role within the utility industry (FTTH preferred).
• 1 year in a leadership position required.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license (G or above) with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation of telecom cables and ensure crew adheres to safe work practices.
• Oversee multiple crews and coordinate project requirements.
• Prepare utility locate requests and project billing.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Planning

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Telecon is looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our growing Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Civil Construction Team in Ottawa!

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Ottawa

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Ontario

Telecon is looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our growing Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Civil Construction Team in Ottawa!

This is a full-time, field position offering a competitive wage of $37.31 per hour along with the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Plan through LiUNA.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more
  
  

The Working Foreman will assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses to support the FTTH Civil Team and ensure the crew they are responsible for adheres to the safe work practices of the company while meeting the requirements of the project.

The daily starting point for this role is our construction yard located at 2726 Carp Road (K0A 1L0).

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Oversee, provide direction and assist in the field with the day-to-day activities for multiple crews (2 or more crews or oversees a crew of 6 or more workers on a full-time regular basis)
• Review all work orders and project documentation in preparation for the installation of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Review drawings prior to the start of installation to determine the required installation methods, tools, and equipment.
• Instruct crews on the project plan by outlining the order in which job procedures will be carried out.
• Coordinate with crew members to determine the equipment required for the project and ensure that materials and equipment have been scheduled and loaded for transport to the project site.
• Identify and provide training and assistance to crew to ensure the safe, efficient completion of work.
• Prepare utility locate requests for each work order or project.
• Prepare all billing associated with project.
• Accurate completion of daily tailgate, safety, and risk assessment documents
• Ensure that all work is executed in accordance with Expercom’s health and safety policy including the proper use of personal safety equipment for all crew members
• Liaise with client representatives, the public, and operations management to prevent or resolve any issues.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with specifications and project drawings.
• Provide periodic coverage or assistance for emergency situations during and after normal business hours.
• Ensure vehicles assigned to crews are maintained properly and CVOR requirements are followed.
• All other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.
  
  

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a similar role within the utility industry (FTTH preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership position
• Valid Ontario driver’s license (G or above) with clean driving record
• High school diploma: diploma or degree considered an asset.
• Excellent leadership, customer service and communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Knowledge of outside plant telecommunications network infrastructure, including aerial, buried, and underground applications
• Ability to lift up to 36 kg (80 pounds)
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
  
  

IS THIS YOU? WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!

AT TELECON, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GOT YOU COVERED.

What We Have To Offer

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions.
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority.
• Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.
  
  

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

For more information on Telecon, visit http://www.telecon.com/ or follow us:

• LinkedIn: @Telecon
• Facebook: @Telecon
• X: @TeleconGroup
• Instagram: @Telecongroup
• YouTube: Telecon Group

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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