Lead Technician Telecommunications

• Location: GTA (Toronto Region)

• We’re looking for a Lead Technician, Telecommunication who has extensive knowledge and
• experience in telecommunication equipment & structured cabling. Someone who can walk onto a job site,
• read blueprints, run clean cables, install and test equipment, and lead a team to deliver high-performance
• network installs.
•  Inside Plant Implementation
•  Full Time, Permanent 
•  Wage: $34.50 per hr /$38 pending on experience
•  Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Occasionally 12:00 am – 8:30 am)
•  Start Date: ASAP
•  Note: Traveling to job sites is required (Reporting to Ajax office and Greater Toronto Area job
• sites)
•  Email Resume & Cover Letter to recruiting@hdpns.ca

• Job Description:

• The employee is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of
• telecommunications equipment and systems. This includes telephone lines, internet services, coaxial and
• fibre optic cable networks, and DC power cables. Additionally, the role involves addressing client needs
• as they arise and reporting them to the management team. The ideal candidate will be able to act as a
• bridge between the project manager and a team of technicians, ensuring a clear understanding of all
• aspects of the project, including documentation, floor plans, cable run diagrams, equipment
• specifications, testing procedures, and cabinet elevation drawings.
• Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Installation of Central head-end equipment such as Alcatel 2260 series, Nokia 7750 SR series,
• Nokia 7210 SAS Series, ONT G-2425G Series, and SDX 6000 Series X-GS PON remote OLTs,
• including rack mounting of equipment, commissioning, and testing.
•  Complete and maintain test reports/results, such as EtherSAM, NetFlow Analyzer, ISP-ADM,
• OTDR (EXFO D-Series & VIAVI 4100-series) and OLTS link loss Report.
•  Conduct site surveys with the network planning & Design team to determine the best approach to
• expand/ improve the network service in the buildings, estimating resources, costs, and materials
• involved, such as Fibre, Coaxial cable, Equipment and other passive network elements.
•  Create quotes in the Project Tracker using ISP task codes and submit them to clients for
• purchase orders, and update ISP’s project tracking software.
•  Submit Network Service Ticket/ Network Control Ticket (Remedy system) requests for Head-end
• build, hot cutovers and equipment migration. 
• Coordinate and assist technicians with Fibre raceways, cable ladder, and conduit pipe, support
• and unit installations in the Data Center and MDU.
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power supplies, amplifiers, repeaters, and Indoor/Outdoor cell
• boosters.
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair legacy telecommunications
• equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install fibre optic, Coaxial cables, splitters, CWDM multiplexers and
• demultiplexers, routers, and ONTs by interpreting blueprints.
• Familiar with fusion and mechanical splicing.
• DC power cable, lug and panel installation as part of equipment installation.
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated
• equipment and software
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel for service call.
• Input project As-built information
• Train and coach other technicians within the team
• Prepare Project status and production reports.
• Meeting with clients to discuss project scope and strategies.
• Maintains inventory by keeping supplies readily available and placing orders as necessary.
• Occasional maintenance window cutover shifts for service and power (00:00 to 08:30)

• Qualifications:

• Degree/post-secondary training program in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications
• Engineering is an asset
• 5+ years of proven work experience in Telecommunication Industry
• Deep understanding of Network topologies, Internet Service Provider protocols, and policies
• Deep understanding of the infrastructure and architecture for the 2 GTA ISP companies
• Must be able to work at heights above 25 feet, whether on a ladder or aerial work platform. Must
• have working at heights and elevated platform training certificates.
• Knowledge of data centres, equipment, and telecommunication network architecture
• Comfortable with functions and use of hand tools, power tools, and industry-specific tools such as
• punch-down, power cable crimping tools, ethernet crimping tools and fusion splicers
• Comfortable with all manner of Test Tools, such as multi-meter, Cable Testers, LFI, Ruby Red,
• RG59 toner, OTDR, OLTS, Telephone-Data Test Sets, NetFlow analyzer and FLUKE DSX2-
• 8000QI/G INT.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power, power distribution, and power protection.
• Knowledge of Alpha and Emmerson BDFB, inverters and backup battery cells.
• Understanding of various sizes of network cables, such as Loose-tube, tight buffered, Ribbon
• fibre and copper) and connectivity experience
• Ability to interpret technical material and plans
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong command of the English language, both spoken and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to clearly communicate with internal and external project teams
• Ability to lead others, coach, train and develop strong teams
• Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Multi-tasking ability; adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and resolve problems independently; monitors own
• quality of work
• Mandatory Requirements:
• Must possess valid G license and clean driver’s abstract
• Must possess police clearance certificate
• Reliable vehicle required
• Must be able to lift and carry max 23kg/50lbs
• Travel Requirements 80%
• Ability to stay out of town for extended length of time
• Clean security background check

• Mandatory Requirements:

• Must possess valid G license and clean driver’s abstract
• Reliable vehicle required
• Travel Requirements >80%
• Ability to stay out of town for extended length of time
• Clean security background check

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The company reserves the right to contact only those candidates who best qualify for this position.  If your submission is not selected, we thank you for your application and will retain it for future opportunities. 

Only Canadian residents who are eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada at this time will be considered.  Non-residents need not apply.

• Why work for HDP

•  Competitive wages
•  Benefits package
•  Monday to Friday schedule
•  No weekends
• Company paid certifications, license and training