Fibre Optic Technician

Job Title: Fibre Optic Technician

# Of Positions Available: 2

Department: Synergy Telecom

Base Location: GTA

Work Location(s): GTA and Surrounding areas

Type/ Permanency: Full Time / Permanent

Work Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Target Start Date: Immediately

Profile:

Based in Ontario and founded in 2012, Synergy is a turnkey COR certified company. Focusing on the design, construction and activation of telecommunication and Utility infrastructure. Specializing in Directional drilling, Hydro vac, cable placement, design, fibre splicing and system activation.

Job Description:

Synergy underground utilities is currently looking for a Fibre optic splicer. Experience is an asset but willing to train. Reporting to the Fibre Manager you will be responsible for the splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of newly installed and existing fibre infrastructure. In addition, the incumbent must be able to understand and decipher fibre splice packages for both internal and external projects.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Familiar with multiple brands of splice enclosures.
• Prepping new fibre cables of different sizes.
• Splicing new and existing fibre infrastructure both single and ribbon applications.
• Perform cable mid-spans on active fibre cables.
• Access aerial fibre locations.
• Locating fibre faults.
• Able to use OTDR for testing and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of external fibre projects.
• Conduct field surveys and fibre audits.
• Input project as-built information.
• Occasional maintenance window cutover shifts for service and maintenance (00:00 to 08:30)
• Perform other duties as requested

This position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Knowledge of fibre and all related tools used in the field.
• Experience with fusion splicers and testing equipment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong command of the English language, both spoken and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to clearly communicate with internal and external project teams.
• Detail-oriented with solid problem solving and analytical skills.
• Multi-tasking ability; adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and resolve problems independently; monitors own quality of work.
• Must have valid G license and own vehicle, as site work is required in and around the GTA

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Rogers Cable fibre Network.
• Knowledge of Rogers Remedy Web for completing NCT’s is an asset.
• Coordinating and leadership skills is an asset.
• Confined space training.
• Working at heights training.
• First Aid.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ribbon cable and ribbon splicing.
• Knowledge of fibre termination panels.
• Installing Fibre connectors.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent Communication
• Attention to detail
• Accountability
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Valid “G” license
• Clean drivers abstract
• Collaboration

Company benefits:

• Full-time position with work hours ranging 40+ hrs./week.
• Company cell phone to perform duties.
• Company vehicle will be assigned for company purposes and can be taken home at night.
• Group Benefits eligibility after 3 months of employment (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• Clothing and Boot allowance.

This job opening is for internal and external applicants.

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

Synergy Underground Utilities is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Only Canadian residents who are eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada at this time will be considered. Non-residents need not to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Synergy follows all mandated COVID 19 protocols

Application deadline: 2022-10-16
Expected start date: 2023-10-03