Fibre Optic Splicer / Technician — TELUS Network Experience Preferred
We are looking for an experienced Fibre Optic Splicer / Technician to join our growing telecommunications team in the Lower Mainland.
This is a hands-on field position for someone with real fibre splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and network construction experience. Previous experience working on the TELUS network is strongly preferred.
We offer full-time, year-round work, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a company benefits plan.
What You'll Be Doing
- Fusion splice single-mode and multi-mode fibre
- Work with fibre closures, splice trays, FDHs, cabinets, racks, and patch panels
- Perform OSP and ISP fibre splicing
- Complete OTDR, power meter, and light source testing
- Interpret OTDR traces and troubleshoot fibre faults
- Perform fibre repairs and network troubleshooting
- Install and route fibre through conduits, risers, trays, telecommunications rooms, and outdoor pathways
- Terminate SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC, and other fibre connector types
- Read construction drawings, splice diagrams, fibre assignments, riser drawings, and construction packages
- Label and dress fibre according to client and industry standards
- Complete test documentation, redlines, and as-built information
- Perform work according to TELUS specifications and quality standards where applicable
- Maintain splicing and testing equipment
- Follow company and client safety requirements
Candidates with previous TELUS network experience will be given preference.
Ideally, you have experience with some or all of the following:
- TELUS fibre construction and splicing standards
- TELUS OSP and ISP fibre infrastructure
- GPON/PON networks
- Feeder and distribution fibre
- FDHs and fibre distribution infrastructure
- MDU fibre installations
- TELUS splice packages, fibre assignments, and network drawings
- TELUS testing and documentation requirements
- Fibre troubleshooting and repair on active networks
You should be able to understand a splice package or network drawing, determine what work needs to be completed, perform the required splicing/testing, and accurately document the completed work.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1–3+ years of fibre optic splicing experience
- Strong fusion splicing skills
- Strong understanding of single-mode fibre
- Experience using OTDRs, power meters, and light sources
- Ability to interpret OTDR traces, not simply operate the tester
- Experience building and organizing splice trays and fibre closures
- Ability to read fibre drawings and splice schedules
- Good troubleshooting skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in the field
- Professional attitude when working on client sites
- Valid driver's licence
- Reliable transportation
- Comfortable working outdoors, in telecommunications rooms, risers, and at heights when required
- Physically capable of lifting and moving tools, equipment, and cable
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Company vehicle may be provided based on experience, position, and job requirements
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Reliable long-term project pipeline
- Training and professional development
- Opportunity for advancement
- Supportive team environment
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with overtime and occasional after-hours work as required
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Work Location: In person
To Apply
Please submit your resume and briefly describe your fibre splicing experience and any previous TELUS network experience.
We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on fibre experience. Applicants whose experience is primarily structured cabling or fibre pulling without splicing/testing experience may not be suitable for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years of hands-on fibre optic fusion splicing experience do you have?
- Have you previously performed fibre splicing or testing on the TELUS network?
- Briefly describe the type of TELUS fibre work you have completed.
- Can you independently operate an OTDR and interpret the resulting trace to identify fibre faults or excessive loss?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Do you have a valid driver's licence and reliable transportation?
Work Location: In person
