Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a OSP Fiber Splicer. This role is essential in supporting our operations by ensuring the effective installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunication and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Fiber and Outside plant systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

- Perform fiber optic cable splicing, termination, and testing (single-mode and multi-mode) in aerial, buried, and underground environments.
- Execute fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, connector installation, and related tasks to industry standards.
- Read and interpret OSP design prints, schematics, splicing plans, and test results.
- Conduct fiber characterization, OTDR, OLTS, and power meter testing to verify network performance.
- Perform mid-sheath access, fiber ring cuts, slack storage, and cable handling according to specifications.
- Install and maintain enclosures, patch panels, splitters, and other OSP hardware.
- Document as-built records including splicing diagrams, test results, and redlines for network updates.
- Follow company safety protocols and provincial/municipal regulations for work in ROWs, manholes, and aerial structures.
- Respond to emergency restoration calls to troubleshoot and repair fiber network outages.
- Coordinate with field supervisors, NOC, and other contractors to ensure project timelines and service level agreements are met.
- Maintain all tools, splicing equipment, and test gear in proper working order.





Experience & Qualifications

- Minimum Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on fiber splicing and testing experience (OSP preferred).
- Proficient with fusion splicing machines, OTDR, OLTS, power meters, and fiber scopes.
- Knowledge of fiber cable construction, color codes, and splicing best practices.
- Familiarity with municipal and utility ROW requirements, safety standards, and permitting processes.
- Experience reading engineering drawings, splice schematics, and interpreting test results.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract (bucket truck and/or trailer towing experience an asset).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
- Excellent record-keeping and digital documentation skills (tablets, field software, or ticketing systems).
- Safety certifications (First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, Confined Space, Fall Arrest) preferred.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for after-hours emergency response.

Assets / Nice-to-Have Skills

- Experience with broadband builds under the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) or similar rural deployments.
- Knowledge of GPON/FTTH architectures and split ratios.
- Familiarity with fiber network maintenance for municipal or carrier-grade clients.
- Ability to supervise or train junior technicians.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $21.70-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 OSP Fiber Splicer (Edmonton)
🏢 TSS
📍 Edmonton