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 Calgary Location)

We are hiring individuals who are looking for or have experience in fiber optic cable placement primarily underground and who have the ability to be insured and drive our company vehicles. This is an entry level labour job. Training is provided on the job. Individuals who excel in this role may get exposure to and/or training on Horizontal Drilling equipment.

Essential Functions

- General labor to support the installation, repair and replacement of aerial and underground telecommunications lines
- Follow company safety standards, policies and procedures at all times
- Aspire to work in a team workplace 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
- Must be ok with working out of town with possible overnight stays.
- Grade 12 or GED
- 1+ year of construction experience preferred





Skills and Abilities

- Must be comfortable with heights and working outdoors in all weather conditions year round
- 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)
- Hand tool experience (IE Drills, saws, jackhammers, ECT) an asset
- 6 months experience operating trucks and trailers preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Please answer pre-screen questions when applying or your resume will not be considered Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 3 continuous years with a driver's license with no more than 1 minor conviction?
- Do you have 3 continuous years of insurance and is your driving record free of at-fault insurance claims for the past 3 years?
- The range for this role starts at $20-25/hour. Is this within your salary expectations?
- Are you currently located in Calgary?
- This position is for a Part Time position and often requires overtime hours and a flexible schedule. Are you able to fulfill these conditions of employment?

Work Location: In person

📌 Underground Utility Labourer (Telecommunications) (Calgary)
🏢 Polar Communications
📍 Calgary