Telecom Survey Technician

DFX Technical Services Inc. is a telecommunications design and engineering service provider in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.
- **Job Description**_

**Summary**: Responsible for collecting field data related to outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) telecommunications projects. The Telecom Surveyor Technician role requires a highly motivated self-starter who posses the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a large cross-functional team.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Attend customer requested site visits to prospective customer locations to determine best and most effective ways to construct fibre optic networks at those facilities
- Collect aerial and underground field data for telecom design and permitting by physically walking the plant
- Complete pole survey audit using IKE GPS photographic data acquisition system.
- Operate GPS and other field data gathering devices
- Mobile Mapping - Operate Trimble MX50 LiDAR data collection device
- Operating company vehicle
- Interface with internal GIS teams
- Develop and complete associated paperwork (sketches of both ISP and OSP pathways, drawings, including site survey paperwork, address listings, bill of materials, associated pictures and cost estimates)
- Identify existing utilities
- Identify any issues or obstacles preventing a successful construction of the network
- Identify customers network and review proposed methods of construction
- Responsibilities will include measuring and recording dimensions of buildings/facilities (exterior and interior), telecom rooms, equipment rack locations, and in some cases, device placement within the racks.
- Analyst will also capture exterior and interior digital photos of all locations, rooms, racks, devices, cabling, ports, etc
- Other duties are required

**Qualifications**: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High school diploma minimum and/or a College or Technical Program (Civil / Structural Engineering, or Architectural Technologies) is an asset.
- 1 year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience interpreting CATV, FTTH or Telecom construction/contractor blueprints & as-builts
- Knowledge of RF/CATV and fibre systems (fibre-to-the home/FTTH, FTTB, FTTx) an asset
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
- Knowledge and understanding of subsurface utilities
- Ability to operate a GPS, laser range finder & measuring wheels
- Proficient use of a wireless tablet & smart phone
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated self-starter with an attention to detail is a must
- Experience with GIS software and tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, 3-GIS an asset
- Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, lift 50 lbsand walk for long periods of time; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces
- Valid Ontario drivers licence
- Willing to travel as required

**DFX Technical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**

**Salary**: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

**Experience**:

- GIS: 1 year (preferred)
- utility or telecom field survey: 1 year (required)
- telecommunications: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario drivers licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9C 5L5

Expected start date: 2023-06-01