Fibre Splicer

We are currently searching for a Fibre Splicing Technician to join our team in Port Coquitlam and along the coast of British Columbia. This work would take place in a wide array of environmental conditions and locations (rural and remote), **and on a cable lay boat at times**. In between fieldwork, there will be work in our Port Coquitlam or Campbell River warehouses, helping with a wide array of duties - wiring cabinets, general organization, and preparing material shipments.

**The Company**:
Baylink Networks is a Canadian telecommunications construction company that specializes in marine fibre-optic cable. We are based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia and we are rapidly growing Our mission is to connect rural communities to high-speed internet. Our current project is working on the coast of B.C., building landing sites in remote locations - check out the connectedcoast.ca website for more information.

**The Team**:
Our diverse team hails from many different countries, including Central & South America, Asia, Europe, and Canada. This broad range of experience and backgrounds provides us with the unique opportunity to draw upon best practices from across the globe.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Testing fibre optic cables and trouble-shooting deficiencies.
- Installing, programming, testing, repairing & servicing a variety of technical complex low voltage systems.
- Prepping and hanging fibre optic enclosure, cabinets, and related equipment including splicing of single and ribbon cable.
- Preparing and maintaining testing records and preparing test results in report formats for presentation.
- Using fibre tools and fibre optic test equipment including power meter, fusion splicer, VFL, and OTDR.
- Interpreting manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and repair equipment, utilizing knowledge of industry standards and be up to date on current fibre standards & practices.
- Collaborating and coordinating with multiple teams/trades, engineers, technicians, and other project consultants to execute assigned scopes.
- Working in our Port Coquitlam warehouse helping with a wide array of duties including wiring cabinets, general organization, and preparing materials for shipment.
- Operating & maintaining equipment in excellent working order and according to safety guidelines.
- Keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock, requesting quotes, coordinating orders with the Purchasing department and verifying receipt of materials.
- Wiring, configuring and QC checking the cabinets and preparing materials for shipment.
- Working both independently and within a team environment.
- Working in the local warehouse as well as in remote/rural areas in all-weather conditions.
- Other tasks as requested by the Technical Trades Lead or Field/Marine Operations Managers.
- Expert knowledge and proficiency **fiber splicing**:

- a minimum of 2 years experience in fiber optic splicing is required.
- Comfortable working in a wide array of environmental, all-weather conditions, and in remote or rural locations.
- Comfortable with working on a large cable lay boat. Accommodations on the boat are very basic but the food is excellent
- Strong interpersonal skills, keen team participation, and excellent communication skills.
- Willing to travel for approximately two weeks at a time.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Experience operating small workboats is an asset.
- Self-starter - willing to do what it takes to get the job done well.
- Must be fully vaccinated and provide a valid COVID-19 vaccination record.

**Who will you be working with?  **You will be collaborating with our various departments including Technical Trades, Projects & Permitting, Operations, Environmental, and Construction staff, but reporting directly to our Technical Trades Team Lead. Effective team collaboration and communication skills are required.

**When will you start?** As soon as possible
- Baylink Networks is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in building an environment that is inclusive and supportive for all individuals regardless of ancestry, race, colour, religion (including religious dress) or creed, national, ethnic or social origin, including caste, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, or other protected categories as provided by human rights legislation. Our goal is to build an organization that supports diversity inside out_All applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. Applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Ext