You are a Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester responsible for the installation, splicing and testing of fibre optic installations. You are a part of a team who enjoys working outside building the backbone for telecommunication services. As a Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester you take pride in ensuring installations are completed and functioning properly while adhering to all fibre splicing practices and procedures.

Join our Ledcor Technical Services team in St. Andrew, Ontario today!

Essential Responsibilities:

Splices and tests fiber optic cabling in buried, aerial, and building applications. Takes pride in analyzing and troubleshooting technical problems and/or issuesReviews, interprets, and works with various maps, drawings, blueprints and testing documentsMakes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, aerial, and building work locationsAdheres to field inspection quality control standards & documents in buried, aerial, and building applicationsExperience building a variety of different splice enclosures PLP Dome, Coyote Runts, MPC, and all Tyco seriesFamiliar installing and splicing with fibre patch panels, various FPPA’s, WSB, P1000, FMS, CSP and other building applications.Experience using various types of fibre equipment; single and ribbon fusion sets, live fibre identifier, visual fault locator, power meters, 2K generator, OTDR and fibre scope.Ability to splice both loosetube and ribbon fibresUtilize ribbonizing techniques for mass fusion

Requirements:

2-4 years of experience as a Fiber Optic Splicer/TesterFamiliarity with safety procedures when working aloft and in confined spacesAbility to climb poles with hooks and belt is an assetKnowledge of safe work practices involving confined space entry is an assetAbility to work independently with good organization skills and attention to detailStrong interpersonal and listening skillsStrong knowledge of MS OfficeAbility to read and understand customer provided drawings along with daily completion of redline drawings, time, and production logsMust have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s licenseMust have and maintain a clean driver’s abstractSuccessful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements and security clearance processSuccessful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Work conditions:

Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

Compensation

$28.55 - $39.12 per hour

This is the applicable wage range for this position. Individuals will be assigned a base wage within this range based on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location.

Remote, site-based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including but not limited to travel and accommodation allowances.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package.  These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.