Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester

Description

As a Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester, you will be responsible for the installation, splicing, and testing of fibre optic systems. You will be part of a collaborative team that thrives on working outdoors, building the essential backbone for telecommunication services. In this role, you will take pride in ensuring all installations are completed with precision and are functioning at optimal levels.

Join the Ledcor Technical Services team today and play a key role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure in Calgary, AB.

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Essential Responsibilities: 

• Splices and tests fibre optic cabling in both underground and aerial applications. 
• Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues
• Reviews, interprets and works with various maps, drawings and blueprints and testing documents
• Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations
• Conducts regular field inspections of buried and aerial fiber splicing layout to ensure work quality control and adherence to technical specifications
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester is an asset
• Familiarity with safety procedures when working aloft and in confined spaces
• Ability to climb poles with hooks and belt is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to read and understand customer provided drawings along with daily completion of time and production logs
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license
• Must have and maintain a clean driver’s abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements and security clearance process
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Travel to various sites across Alberta is required
• 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.)
  
  

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.

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.

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.

1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB