Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Installation
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Urban area
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Maintenance
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Rural area
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Testing
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
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Read blueprints to determine work requirements
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Test equipment to locate transmission faults
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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
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Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
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Splice, join and connect wires
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Excellent oral communication
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Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.