A Little About Us
What we do at Shaw matters – in a world where being connected has never been more critical, we bring the best wireline and wireless technology and solutions together to create exceptional customer experiences. Every day we help millions of Canadians live their best-connected lives through the strength, capacity and combined power of our Fast LTE and Fibre+ networks.
At Shaw we say we’re brighter together, and we believe it’s the diverse mix of brilliant people here that really makes us shine. When you join our team, you’ll see we are so much more than just a company. Shaw connects you with limitless opportunity, an incredible culture, career development and a great benefits package. We are a friendly, collaborative group, and we have a lot of fun finding new ways to delight our customers.
Come dream bigger and brighter with Shaw.
The role
As a Plant Technician, You Will
- Splice, join, connect and test fibre optic cables; Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
- Diagnose, repair and build all components of an outside coaxial/fiber optic network
- Documenting and reporting on completed Splicing work
- Operate test equipment related to the maintenance of 2-way coaxial and fiber systems including system analyzers, field strength meters, TDR and locators
- Maintain accurate system records and support documentation regarding all work orders
- Work with various internal departments to collaborate and resolve complex, customer-impacting issues in an effective and timely manner
- Various other duties as needed
A typical day
What We Offer
Responsible for the construction and maintenance of our outside plant network to deliver an exceptional customer experience on a continual basis.
- Inclusive training that combines classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience
- Comprehensive, employer-paid benefit plan, paid vacation, and investment opportunities
- Discount on Shaw services in addition to national and regional corporate discounts
- Dedicated resources for continuous learning, and career development opportunities across Canada
Your Skills/experience
- Maintain a valid full class-5 driver’s license with annual abstract review
- Comfortable working outside year-round
- Interest in fibre cable splicing (we’ll train you if you’re willing)
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work various shifts including evenings, out-of-town work, rotational on-call duties, weekends and statutory holidays when required
- Physically able to perform all aspects of job including working at heights, heavy lifting, and maneuvering through crawl spaces
- Customer-centric focus, and commitment to quality control excellence
- Technical acumen, with a desire to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends
- Self starter who can discover, develop and coordinate Field projects
- Always performs work with safety on top of mind and adheres to all safety requirements
