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On Demand Fibre Installation Technician
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada
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ABOUT RALLY
Rally is a national telecommunications company offering residents of Calgary fast, fair, and reliable Internet, TV, and phone services, helping individuals, families, and communities stay connected with our own independent network, freedom of choice, fair pricing and reliable service. At Rally, we keep things simple by offering a premium fibre Internet service at a FAIR price - no gouging - and helping Canadians save their money while staying connected.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a fibre installation technician to support telecom projects in Vancouver, BC, on an on-demand contractor basis. The work involves routing fibre from outside plant (OSP) infrastructure into commercial buildings, including building entry points and demarcation locations. Assignments depend on project needs and your availability; hours and work volume are not guaranteed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install and route fibre optic cable from OSP infrastructure to building entry and demarcation points.
- Complete underground and building entrance installations, including conduit and innerduct placement.
- Splice, terminate and test fibre using an OTDR, optical power meter and visual fault locator (VFL).
- Install and maintain pedestals, handholes, vaults, risers and building entrance terminals.
- Follow route maps, drawings and work orders; coordinate site access and work with the project team.
- Follow site safety procedures, including ladder, lift and confined space requirements, and perform only work for which you are trained and authorized.
- Submit test results, site photos, as-built updates and accurate job completion records.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least six months of experience in OSP construction, cable installation or telecom fieldwork.
- Practical knowledge of fibre splicing, termination and testing equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and at heights or in confined spaces when required, with appropriate training and safety measures.
- A valid driver’s licence, a clean driving record and reliable transportation to Vancouver job sites.
- Ability to work independently, communicate clearly and confirm availability for on-demand assignments.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Hourly or per-job contractor rates and flexible scheduling based on available assignments.
- Specialized OSP tools and equipment for assigned jobs.
- Opportunities for recurring assignments based on project demand and performance.
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Responsibilities
The technician will install and route fibre optic cables from outside plant infrastructure into commercial buildings and demarcation points. They are also responsible for splicing, testing, and maintaining various network components while ensuring accurate documentation of all completed work.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least six months of experience in OSP construction or telecom fieldwork and possess practical knowledge of fibre testing equipment. A valid driver's license and the ability to work in various outdoor conditions and heights are required.
Skills
- Fibre optic installation
- OSP construction
- Fibre splicing
- Fibre termination
- OTDR testing
- Optical power meter
- Visual fault locator
- Conduit placement
- Innerduct placement
- Site safety
- Confined space safety
- Ladder safety
- Technical documentation
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Specialized OSP tools and equipment provided
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Keywords
- Fibre optic
- OSP
- Outside plant
- Telecommunications
- Installation
- Splicing
- Termination
- OTDR
- Optical power meter
- VFL
- Conduit
- Innerduct
- Pedestals
- Handholes
- Vaults
- Risers
- Building entrance terminals
- Construction
- Fieldwork
- Safety
- Contractor