Fiber Optic Technician

**Summary**:
Splice and test various types of fiber (ribbon, loose tube and tight buffered fibre) cables for inside and outside plant.

**Incentives**:

- Paid Overtime
- Competitive Wage
- Benefits

**Experience**:
Previous experience on Rogers and Bell Network in fiber optic splicing and testing in an Inside and Outside Plant Environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the delivery of fibre optic projects and as-builts
- Ability to read and interpret splice assignments and maps
- OTDR & iOLM Testing, troubleshooting and repair. Sound knowledge of HFC and Fibre Optic Networks.
- Familiarity with various splice enclosures, how to operate them and how to access them from confined spaces, vaults and/or aerial strands.
- Build new splice enclosures and or add new cables to existing enclosures for cable sizes 6 FOC to 864 FOC.
- Fusion Splice Outside Plant.
- Fusion Splice inside existing buildings and new construction MDU. Structured cabling required for building splice enclosures (LCP/NAP).
- Install splice boxes, patch panels and fibre terminations.
- Use of test equipment and fault locators required.
- Auditing OSP Enclosures. Follow all relevant and required health and safety measures.
- Maintain onsite safety documentation.

**Qualifications**:

- Will work at heights near hydro and within confined spaces.
- Must be able to carry and also climb a twenty eight foot extension ladder weighing 80 pounds
- Will set up and work safely on high traffic roads according to Book 7 standards
- Will work in all weather conditions, day, night, or weekends with possible overnight stays
- Great Problem solving skills
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Motivated, organized and can work well independently or with in a team.
- Works well under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid Ontario G Class Drivers License

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Work Location: On the road