Fibre Optic Splicer Technician

Peterborough, ON

**VistaCare **is a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations, that specialize in telecommunications infrastructure. We offer comprehensive services to plan, design, manage and build telecommunication networks. With a focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Join **VistaCare **and embark on a career where you’ll acquire a diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge in a thriving industry. As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with telecommunications companies in Canada and the US, working together to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently seeking a **Fibre Optic Splicer Technician** to join our operations in a **permanent**, **full-time** position.

The** Fibre Optic Splicer Technicians** are involved in all facets of fibre splicing including cable preparation, termination, fusion-splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.

This role requires **willingness to travel**, work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and have a **valid driver’s license and reasonable driver’s abstract.**
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Splicing Aerial and Buried Fibre Optic Networks ;
- Testing, and troubleshooting of Fibre Optic networks;
- Documenting and reporting on work completed;
- Maintaining project and safety documentation;
- Ensuring all work is clearly labelled.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated Ability to Working at heights;
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination;
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, isolation;
- Ability to work in a physically demanding atmosphere;
- Carry, raise and climb a ladder;
- Carry, lift and handle heavy equipment (manhole covers, cable reels);
- Self-disciplined, self-motivated and organized.
- Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (Class DZ), airbrakes or willing to obtain Airbrakes endorsement;
- Reasonable driver abstract;
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required;
- Ability to travel (Company provides paid accommodations and a daily per-diem when travelling);
- Experience Required
- 3+ years with live circuit experience;
- Single Fibre Splicing and Mass Fusion Splicing of outside plant fibre networks;
- Experience using fibre optic testing tools such as Power meter, OTDR and Live Fiber Detectors
- Preference given to those with additional experience or FTTX / FTTH project experience;
- Working knowledge of the safe limits of approach in communication space.
- Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill level;
- Compensation is paid out every week on Thursdays;
- 50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance);
- Group Life Insurance;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Employee Referral Program Bonus;
- Company-Matched RRSP;
- Company social events;
- Additional benefits available.