Fibre Optic Technician

**Profile**:
Based in Ontario, DTS Comm Inc. is one of North America’s premier design and implementation firms serving the telecommunications and utilities industry. Established in 2008, DTS is a privately owned company which specializes in design, end-to-end network engineering and implementation services.

In accordance with DTS procedures and policies, the employee 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.

**Duties include**:

- Prepping new fibre cables of different sizes.
- Splicing new and existing fibre infrastructure.
- 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.

**Relevant and preferred post-secondary training programs**:

- Fibre Optic technician certificate or equivalent experience.
- Telecommunications Program.

**Qualifications**:

- 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**:

- Working at heights training.
- First Aid.
- Knowledge of ribbon cable and ribbon splicing.
- Knowledge of fibre termination panels.
- Installing Fibre connectors.

**Competencies**:

- Customer Focus
- Self-motivated
- Commitment to quality
- Organizational skills
- Decision Making & Critical Thinking
- Innovative
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Accountability
- Team Player
- **DTS Comm Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.**_

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you Live in Durham region or GTA and willing to relocate?

Work Location: On the road