Structured Wiring Technician

Halifax, NS

VistaCare Communications is a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Structured Wiring Technician to join our Halifax, NS operations for permanent, full-time position. Structured Wiring Technicians are involved in all facets of maintaining a cable system from installing, repairing, programming, through to upgrading cable infrastructure.

This position may require out of town travel on occasion. Company paid travel and accommodations are provided.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain cable systems by installing, repairing, programming, and upgrading cable infrastructure
• Run new cabling in new or existing buildings
• Responsible for the termination and testing of new cabling
• Perform major and minor preventive maintenance and repairs by troubleshooting cabling system issues
• Set up new telecommunications frames
• Understand, adhere to, and promote environmental, health & safety practices
• Assist co-workers with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to test, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues
• Ability to manage workload and to ensure jobs are completed on time and on budget
• Job planning skills according to desired timelines, including the dissection of blueprints
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, isolation
• Ability to work in a physically demanding atmosphere including, but is not limited to: carry, raise and climb a ladder, carry, lift and handle heavy equipment and/or tooling.
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organized

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required
• Willingness to travel would be beneficial as travel options may arise for future projects
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check

Experience Required

• Preference will be given to those with Structured Wiring and fibre optic splicing experience
• Supervisory or team lead experience is considered an asset

Compensation And Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill level
• Weekly Pay
• Group Benefits Package - 50% of Benefit Premiums paid for by the Company (Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability etc.)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Company-Matched RRSP

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