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Telecommunication Field Technicians 

Location: Ontario & Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada
Pay Rate: 32-35$/hr T4
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year
Work Environment: Field-based / Site-based
Travel: yes, vehicle will be provided by the client
Position Type: Ground-Based Telecom Technician – Non-Rigger

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Telecom Field Technicians to support wireless telecommunications infrastructure across Ontario and Prince Edward Island. This role is focused on ground-level work at telecommunications sites. The successful candidates will work primarily at the base of cell sites, within equipment shelters, cabinets, compounds, and ground-level telecom infrastructure.
Note: This is NOT a tower climbing or rigging position. Candidates will not be required to climb towers or perform tower rigging work.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading telecom equipment and associated infrastructure at wireless sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on field work at wireless/cellular telecommunications sites.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace ground-level telecom equipment.

• Work within equipment shelters, huts, cabinets, compounds, and site enclosures.

• Perform installation and maintenance of:

  • DC power systems

  • Rectifiers and power distribution equipment

  • Batteries and battery cabinets

  • Grounding and bonding systems

  • Fiber optic equipment and connections

  • Ethernet and telecom cabling

  • Transmission equipment

  • Base station/radio equipment located at ground level

  • Cabinets, racks, and associated telecom hardware

• Perform cable installation, routing, termination, labeling, and testing.

• Assist with equipment upgrades, replacements, expansions, and site modernization.

• Perform site inspections and identify equipment, cabling, power, or environmental issues.

• Troubleshoot telecom equipment and escalate issues when required.

• Read and interpret telecom drawings, site documentation, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts.

• Conduct basic testing and verification of installed equipment.

• Complete site documentation, photos, checklists, and field reports.

• Follow all customer, safety, quality, and site-access requirements.

• Coordinate with remote NOC/operations teams and other field technicians when troubleshooting site issues.

• Support scheduled maintenance and emergency/outage restoration activities.

• Travel to multiple telecom sites within the assigned territory.

Required Technical Experience

• Previous experience working as a Telecom Field Technician, Wireless Technician, Cell Site Technician, Telecom Installation Technician, or similar role.

• Hands-on experience working at cellular/wireless telecommunications sites.

• Experience working at the ground/base of telecom sites rather than exclusively performing tower work.

• Knowledge of telecom equipment, cabling, DC power, grounding, and site infrastructure.

• Experience with fiber optic and/or copper cabling.

• Ability to troubleshoot telecom hardware and connectivity issues.

• Ability to read technical drawings, site plans, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation.

• Familiarity with wireless network infrastructure and cell site environments.

• Comfortable working independently in the field and traveling between sites.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow site-specific safety procedures.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting LTE/5G wireless networks.

• Experience with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, or other wireless network equipment.

• Experience with DC power systems, rectifiers, batteries, and power distribution.

• Fiber splicing or fiber testing experience.

• Experience with optical transmission equipment.

• Experience with RF equipment located at ground level.

• Experience with site acceptance testing and commissioning.

• Experience using telecom test equipment.

• Experience working with telecom construction/installation drawings.

• Previous experience supporting major Canadian telecom carriers or tower companies.

Important – Role Clarification

This position is NOT for Tower Riggers.
The technician will primarily work at the base of the cell site, including:

• Equipment shelters/huts

• Ground-level cabinets

• Telecom compounds

• Battery/power systems

• Rectifiers

• Fiber and transmission equipment

• Grounding systems

• DC power distribution

• Ground-level radio/baseband equipment

• Cable installation and termination

• Site troubleshooting and maintenance