Field Intern Technician- Rapid Lynx Telecommunications (Full-time)

Summary:

Rapid Lynx Telecommunications is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Field Intern Technician to join our growing team. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing hands-on experience in the telecommunications and broadband industry.

The Field Intern Technician will support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of Rapid Lynx's fibre optic broadband network. This position is designed to provide hands-on technical training and experience to individuals interested in pursuing a career in telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, and network operations. The Field Intern Technician will work alongside experienced technicians and contractors to gain practical experience in fibre optic construction, Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) installations, network maintenance, customer service, and telecommunications operations.

Rapid Lynx Telecommunications is committed to building an Indigenous workforce and encourages applications from members of Matawa First Nations and other Indigenous communities. Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants in accordance with organizational policies.

Candidate Criteria:

The incumbent must possess:

- Candidate for this position must identify as an indigenous person, including First Nation, Metis or Inuit.
- Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a current career,



or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.
- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 mandate.
- Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
- Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Candidate for this position must identify as an indigenous person, including First Nation, Metis or Inuit.
- Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.
- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 mandate.
- Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
- Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.

For additional information, including specific qualifications and experience relating to this position, please view the Job Description on the Matawa website.

Salary: $50,000- $55,000

ATT: Human Resources Director

Mail: 233 Court Street South, 2nd Floor, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2X9

Fax: (807) 344-2977

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Matawa First Nations Management, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Intern Field Technician – Rapid Lynx (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Matawa First Nations Management
📍 Thunder Bay