Driftwood Communications Job Board
Fibre & Copper Splicer
Description
Driftwood Communications has an exciting opportunity for Skilled Fibre and Copper Splicer(with experience in strand and placing an asset) in the Victoria, BC area. If you are looking for a new role in a fast growing industry, or are ready to step up your telecom game , we want to talk!
Position: Full Time
Compensation: $33-$39 per hour based on experience.
Important to Note: Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or be eligible to work in Canada and must live in close proximity to Victoria BC.
About Driftwood Communication
At Driftwood Communications Ltd., we are pioneers in the telecom industry, dedicated to designing, building, and activating comprehensive networks. Strategically headquartered in Saanichton, BC, we serve as a vital hub for Vancouver Island and maintain satellite offices throughout Western Canada to extend our reach.
With a legacy spanning three decades, we specialize in delivering solutions that connect communities, empower businesses, and advance technology. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has established us as leaders in on-time delivery, superior workmanship, and exceptional customer service.
At Driftwood, we don’t just build networks—we build lasting relationships and drive innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our operations:
Community-Focused
We prioritize overall well-being, uniting our team, partners, and clients into a vibrant network of growth and shared success. Our collaborative spirit enriches our internal community and extends outward, fostering a legacy of partnership and collective achievements.
Excellence
We balance risk with resilience, transforming every challenge into an opportunity to exceed expectations. Our unwavering commitment to quality drives innovation and mastery of our craft, while each lesson propels us towards excellence.
Transparency
Our intentions are clear, with transparency guiding every action, from leadership decisions to teamwork. We empower every team member to tackle challenges honestly, trust their instincts, and pursue success with openness and accountability.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be working primarily with fibre, copper, and all associated termination hardware. This includes being competent with all splicing activities as well as troubleshooting, termination, testing, documentation, and related activities. Candidate must be familiar with FOSC’s, Mid-stripping, and FEP installations. Experience in the TELUS fibre network is required
The successful candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions and confined spaces; with the flexibility to travel to various areas within BC. In addition, you will be required to follow all safety practices that include daily truck inspections, on-site toolbox meetings and all other industry and company safety practices.
The telecommunications industry is a constantly changing and growing field with so many career opportunities within it. Driftwood is dedicated to supporting our staff as they build a career and encourage you to apply if this sounds like a good fit.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and provide a recent driver abstract
- Being able to read and understand design maps and splice documents
- Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
- Attention to detail with a commitment to safety while working in all environments
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, in a team environment as well as independent
- Able to work in a physically demanding atmosphere, lifting over 75 lbs., climb ladders, handling pumps and blowers, entering confined spaces and other related tasks
- Being self-disciplined and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer focused individual with a commitment to quality workmanship and craft
- Skilled in interpreting and implementing engineered design maps and records
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends or on emergency call outs as required
- Having Aerial Lift, Confined Spaces, First Aid, Ground Distance, Fall Arrest, Ladder Safety & Handling, Hydro Awareness/ 7 Steps to Safety are all assets
- Being Telus and/or Rogers certified is an asset
Responsibilities:
- Ability to efficiently schedule your workflow
- Ability to promptly complete tasks prior to deadlines
- Fully accountable for all projects you are working on, including the completion documentation
- You must be able to troubleshoot and test active networks
- Able to work both independently and in a team atmosphere
- Ability to coach, train and mentor coworkers in the fibre craft is an asset
- Experienced in leading a team working together to meet project due dates
- Experienced and knowledgeable in the placing / lashing of various materials is an asset
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in splicing, activating and testing various types of fibre
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience in working with pressure testing
- Strong organizational skills
Why Join Driftwood?
- Competitive hourly Compensation: $33-$39/hour
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from a full suite of health benefits, including a health spending account, to support your well-being.
If you are ready to elevate your career or embark on an exciting new journey in the telecom industry, we encourage you to apply. At Driftwood Communications, we value every application. While we can only respond to those selected for an interview, we appreciate your interest and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team. Please note that applicants must be Canadian Citizens or be eligible to work in Canada and must live in close proximity to Victoria BC.
Driftwood Communications head office resides on the traditional territories of the Tsawout First Nations, and we are honored to work closely with all local First Nations across Western Canada. As a company, we are committed to ensuring our workforce fairly reflects all the people of Western Canada and strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed, free of systemic barriers. Driftwood Communications welcomes everyone to contribute to our success and diligently selects the best candidate based on qualifications, skills, knowledge, and commitment.
Compensation
$33.00 - $39.00 per hour