OSP Technician

CIK’s initiative is to provide innovative and reliable telecommunications and multi-media services to large ethnic communities across Canada. Major products include High-Speed Cable and DSL Internet, FTTB, IP Home Phones, IP TV, and Home Security Monitoring Services.

As one of the fast-growing companies in Canada, CIK continues to look to the future to develop innovative telecommunications products. CIK is constantly retaining top talent and strives to make all our employees​ happy by creating an enjoyable work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains outside fibre optic cable system
• Works with various types of fiber splice enclosures
• Fiber blowing from GLB through conduit or direct buried to customer premise and laying cable and conduit in the ground
• Enters buildings, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, handhole, and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks
• Completes all related administrative tasks, time and material reporting, inspection reports, inventory reports, etc.
• Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Other duties as required by the Manager

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year work experience with fiber line work, outside plant facilities
• Knowledge of basic fiber optic theory, materials, and standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and collaborative abilities
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job which include lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, clearly identifying colored cables, as well as working in adverse weather conditions
• Associates may be required to work overtime, non-scheduled and as the needs of the project requirements
• Certification in confined space and/or first aid CPR is an asset
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a good driver’s abstract
• Must have an own vehicle, able to commute between office and work sites

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

• Do you have an own vehicle, able to commute between office and work sites?
• Are you able to lift or carry 50 lbs?

Experience:

• OSP Fibre Line: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence with a good driver’s abstract (required)
• Confined Space Certification (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)