Fiber Team Manager

Fiber Team Manager

The **Fiber Team Manager** will be a hands-on manager, working in the field with the splicing team, with additional reporting and administrative responsibilities. This position will be supported by, and report to, the Owner/Operations Manager and Office Manager.

Central Telecom provides Fiber Optic splicing and testing services throughout Manitoba. The position will require local travel within Manitoba, with occasional overnight stays for specific projects or during peak busy season. A company vehicle will be provided.

This position requires someone who can think on their feet, problem solve, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Qualifications:

- **Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience** as a Fiber Splicer working in the telecommunications field in Manitoba, with outside of plant experience
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, team building, and supervision/management of other employees
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work for the team (in collaboration with the Operations Manager)
- Physically able to meet the demands of the position including ladder work, walking/climbing/kneeling/crouching, and working in confined spaces
- Knowledge of equipment calibration and testing
- Detail oriented
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic Computer (Word, Excel) and phone (use of messaging apps, taking and sharing photos) skills
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a good driving record
- Comfortable with highway driving (cube van)

Primary Responsibilities:

- Daily assignment of work to splicing team members
- Managing the training of junior splicers
- Ensuring that Daily Work Summaries for each Splicer are completed and submitted to the office (Operations Manager, and Office Manager)
- Preparing reports for the Operations Manager as required
- Daily communications with the Operations Manager
- Field work - splicing, testing, locating and troubleshooting
- Ensuring projects are completed correctly, addressing any errors, and meeting client deadlines
- Assisting in the development of the Fiber Operations manual
- Participate in any assigned safety training
- In collaboration with the Operations and Office Managers, follow and implement all workplace safety policies and procedures

Remuneration:

- Salary of $70 - $90K per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
- RRSP matching
- Employee Benefit Plan
- 3 weeks of vacation annually to start
- All travel expenses are paid including hotel and per diem

Central Telecom Inc. is a respected company in the telecommunications field. We are a team oriented and positive environment and provide ongoing training and development of employees.

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

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Applicants must be vaccinated as this is a continuing requirement of many of our client sites. Central Telecom Inc. respects and follows the Covid-19 guidelines as established by the government standards.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- How many years of Fiber Splicing experience do you have?
- Are you physically able to handle the requirements of the position including walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and working in confined spaces?
- How many years of management experience do you have?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location