Working at Polar Communications
Working at Polar Communications is about pride and ownership from top to bottom, from every employee. It's what drives us to be the best in class in all that we do. We also know that we are nothing without our people, and the families that support them. With excellent benefits, hands-on training and a commitment to safety that gets you home to your family at the end of the day, let Polar be the place where you can fulfill your career aspirations.
Summary
(Please note, this job posting is for our West Kelowna Location)
We are looking for a seasonal employee for the 2026 summer season, with potential, depending on work load, to extend into the winter season. Please apply if you are looking for or have experience in underground fiber optic cable placement.
Essential Functions
- General labor to support the installation, repair and replacement of underground telecommunications lines
- Follow company safety standards, policies and procedures at all times
- Aspire to work in a team environment with increased responsibly being expected
Qualifications
- MUST provide a driver’s abstract and confirm a minimum 3 years continuous current insurance with no claims or convictions on record
- Minimum class 5 license
- Grade 12 or GED
- 1+ year of construction and/or landscaping experience preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Hand tool experience (IE Drills, saws, jackhammers, ECT) an asset
- 6 months experience operating trucks and trailers preferred
- BC trailer endorsement an asset
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs
- Ability to complete medical assessment, fit testing and correctly use and wear a fit-tested ½ mask respirator
- Ability to continuously wear and effectively use mandatory PPE (CSA approved steel toed boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat)
- Ability to wear and effectively use task specific PPE (cut resistant gloves, CSA approved safety glasses with side shields)
- The successful candidate should be okay with a flexible schedule and have an ability to work with different people and tasks
At Polar Communications, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to fostering a work environment where people can be the best versions of themselves. We are committed to hiring the best people for the job based on their skills and abilities, and look forward to welcoming the best candidate to the Polar family, whoever that might be.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a class 5 drivers license?
- Do you have a BC trailer endorsement?
- Are you currently located in Kelowna?
- This position is for a Full Time, seasonal position and often requires overtime hours and a flexible schedule. Are you able to fulfill these conditions of employment?
- The range for this role is $21-25/hour. Is this within your salary expectations?
Work Location: In person
