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The culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity and inclusion, integrity, accountability, learning, and career growth, with opportunities to contribute across engineering, field operations, manufacturing, and corporate functions.\nWe are hiring a QA Technician to support quality assurance processes for network infrastructure projects, ensuring installations meet company standards and client expectations\nJob Summary\nUnder the direction of the Field Service Manager the QA Technician is responsible to ensure compliance and uniformity during the build phases of Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) build.\nThe incumbent is also responsible for providing accurate and effective quality assurance, customer reporting, and operational support by assisting with the continuous development of engineering policies, procedures, and training.\nSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTING OUTCOMES\nCommunicate with Lead Hand/Splicing Lead upon site visits\nVisit MxU sites (Internal and Build partner) any civil build and fill out QA checklist\nReport back to Field Service Manager and Quality Manager on any findings\nPass or mark defect according to client standard and checklist provided\nCheck that any deviations from original design are marked properly on as-built\nSend in completed checklist at end of inspection phase and list of open/closed deficiencies\nPropose strategies to avoid duplication of work, minimize processing times, and reduce cost\nAdherence to and promotion of the Canadian environmental, health & safety policies\nProtects organization’s value by keeping information confidential\nPerform follow-up with responsible parties to complete remediations on a timely manner\nPerform other duties as requested, directed or assigned\nQUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge and Experience\n1-3 years’ relevant experience ideally in Telecommunication Field\nProficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point\nKnowledge in the following considered an asset: GPON FTTP, FTTx, other Outside Plant Design\nRead and understand telecommunication network drawings\nStrong computer skills with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Special consideration will be given to candidates with intermediate skills with Microsoft Access)\nSkills and Abilities\nFlexible - open to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles\nDetail oriented - excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks\nIndependent - ability to work well under limited supervision\nAnalytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis\nResults focused - driven to achieve\nInterpersonal skills - able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nPhysical, Sensory and Mental Requirements\nA hybrid split between office and field work with minimum 2 days in the office\nAbility to work in a stressful, time sensitive, ever-changing, and high tempo environment\nTravel may be required\nWork Hours\nMonday to Friday shift 8 hour days with Stat holidays off\nAdditional Perks:\nCompetitive salary\n\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.\n\nRRSP or retirement savings matching.\n\nPaid vacation and personal days.\n\nProfessional development and training support.\n\nHybrid work arrangements\n\nEmployee assistance program and wellness resources.\nCollaborative, high-performing team environment.\n\nStrong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.\n\nReady to Join Us?We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!\nWe provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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