Careers

• Company: WP Telectronics
• Position: Project Manager
• Location: Ontario
• Wage: This is a full-time salaried position with the potential for an annual performance bonus.

Company Description:

We are looking for a motivated and productivity-oriented Project Manager to join our expanding team!

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path – coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

Technician Management:

• Field Training/Performance Management: Developing and tracking training programs, Productivity management, May be training hands on (depending on situation/skills of PM)
• Safety Leadership: FLHA quality review, Leading by example, Having a voice, Investigation follow up (FLIR through to Investigation Report)
• Understanding Morale/Behavior of Crews: Finger on the pulse/knowing your people, Managing morale, coaching and mentoring as a leader
• Vehicle/Tool Management: Conveying expectations to field crews on how to treat vehicles/tools, Coordination of vehicle maintenance with Fleet Manager, Reinforcing DVIR quality, Coordinating equipment requirements for the field

Project Management Duties:

• Quality Management: Understanding client specifications and quality software, Reviewing photos/field visits to check on work, Communicating changes in spec to technicians, Coordinating deficiency repairs/correcting quality issues with technicians
• Scheduling/Forecasting/Tracking: Maintaining an internal Program Tracker, Participation in Ops huddles and 2-week lookaheads, Understanding/Managing Crew schedules (vacation, 21/10, 14/7, 5/2, etc)
• Documentation/Invoice Preparation: Preparing/submitting As-builts and turnover packages, Document control (ensuring most up to date drawings/BOMs are used and available), Maintaining organized project files, Obtaining permits/traffic control, Ensuring accuracy of timesheets
• Client Relations Management: Weekly meetings with client construction managers, Understanding client expectations (productivity, quality, safety, costs), Daily interactions with client superintendents
• Material Coordination: Facilitation of material securement, Ensuring materials are being used appropriately, Ensuring proper stocks of client supplied and WPT supplied materials, Yard organization

Essential Attributes For Success:

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole

• Prioritize Safety – No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity in all situations
• Be the Best – Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety
• Find a Better Way – Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product
• Support Each Other – Everyone has a part to play in our team’s success
• Welcome the Challenge – Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride



Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

Desired Attributes:

• Self-starter with an ability to manage their time effectively and efficiently
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and proven organizational skills
• Team player that’s willing to go the extra mile
• Critical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot problems and think on their feet
• Strong leadership skills with a desire to oversee and mentor multiple field technicians
• Proven proficiency with computers including the Microsoft Suite or programs
• Willingness and ability to travel on a 10-4 shift rotation.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years working in the telecommunication’s construction industry as a fiber splicer.
• Valid Class 5 License
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Project Management experience would be an asset.
• Current Safety Certificates - Confined Space Entry, First Aid, Fall Protection

What’s In It For You:

• Industry leading wages based on a piece rate pay structure
• Paid accommodations and per-diem when working away from home
• Extensive benefit plan
• Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
• Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada

• Company: WP Telectronics
• Position: Cable Placer (Few positions available)
• Location: Nationwide
• Wage: Piece Rate potential up to $600/day

Company Description:

We are looking for a motivated and productivity-oriented Cable Placer to join our expanding team!

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path – coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

Job Duties:

• Place and pull various telecommunication cables including copper, coax, and fibre on both aerial and underground infrastructure. Enter telecommunication manholes for the purpose of installing telecommunication cables Install, remove, and transfer aerial telecom structure such as hydro poles, steel strands, lashing wire, fibre cable, etc.
• Install telecom pedestals and vaults
• Read and interpret telecom design prints and update based on progress, changes, and field findings
• Drive and maneuver large vehicles/equipment such as bucket trucks, flat decks, and reel trailers in tight spaces and easement locations
• Climb hydro and telecommunication poles using spurs with climbing belt, and ladders with harness
• Maintain a driving log, keep a clean and organized vehicle, perform daily vehicle inspections, and participate in daily FLHAs
• Perform other duties as requested

Essential Attributes For Success:

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole

• Prioritize Safety – No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity in all situations
• Be the Best – Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety
• Find a Better Way – Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product
• Support Each Other – Everyone has a part to play in our team’s success
• Welcome the Challenge – Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride



Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 2 years of coax experience on outside plant is an asset
• Valid Class 5 License
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable working in heights using ladders and bucket vans (up to 40ft)
• Comfortable working inside confined spaces such as telecom manholes and service vaults
• Comfortable working alone and independently for days and weeks at a time
• Current Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and/or Fall Protection Certification is an asset

What’s In It For You:

• Industry leading wages based on a piece rate pay structure
• Paid accommodations and per-diem when working away from home
• Extensive benefit plan
• Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
• Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada

• Company: WP Telectronics
• Position: Fibre Splicer (Few positions available)
• Location: Nationwide
• Wage: Piece Rate potential up to $800/day

Company Description:

We are looking for a motivated and productivity-oriented Fibre Splicer to join our expanding team!

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path – coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

Job Duties:

• Build fibre optic splice closures (FOSCs), prep, and splice OSP fibre cables into various FOSCs
• Dress and mount aerial FOSCs and cables. This may involve using a bucket truck, ladder, or climbing telecommunication poles with spurs. Working heights range from 15-40ft
• Dress and rack FOSCs and cables in pedestals, service boxes, vaults, and manholes
• Use OTDR, OLTS, and Power Meters to test, analyze, and troubleshoot fibre networks
• Read and interpret telecom design prints and update based on progress, changes, field findings
• Safely drive and maneuver vehicles into tight spaces and easements.
• Perform other duties as requested

Essential Attributes For Success:

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole

• Prioritize Safety – No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity in all situations
• Be the Best – Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety
• Find a Better Way – Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product
• Support Each Other – Everyone has a part to play in our team’s success
• Welcome the Challenge – Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride



Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of OSP fibre splicing experience
• Valid Class 5 License
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable working in heights using ladders, spurs, and bucket vans (up to 40ft)
• Comfortable working inside confined spaces such as telecom manholes and service vaults
• Comfortable working alone and independently for days and weeks at a time
• Current Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and/or Fall Protection Certification is an asset

What’s In It For You:

• Industry leading wages based on a piece rate pay structure
• Paid accommodations and per-diem when working away from home
• Extensive benefit plan
• Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
• Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada

• Company: WP Telectronics
• Position: Coax Technician (Few positions available)
• Location: Nationwide
• Wage: Piece Rate potential up to $600/day

Company Description:

We are looking for a motivated and productivity-oriented Coax Technician to join our expanding team!

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path – coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

Job Duties:

• Place new underground cables through pedestals and manholes, lashing up new aerial plant
• Coax plant activation, cutting in taps, splitters, couplers and amplifiers (both aerial and underground)
• Work on live plant doing rebuilds or upgrades, swapping out taps, splitters, couplers and amplifiers (both aerial and underground)
• Work on live fibre optic nodes doing rebuilds or upgrades
• Utilize technical tools such as Field Strength Meters, VOM
• Read and interpret telecom design prints and update based on field findings
• Perform other duties as requested

Essential Attributes For Success:

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole

• Prioritize Safety – No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity in all situations
• Be the Best – Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety
• Find a Better Way – Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product
• Support Each Other – Everyone has a part to play in our team’s success
• Welcome the Challenge – Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride



Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 2 years of coax experience on outside plant is an asset
• Valid Class 5 License
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable working in heights using ladders and bucket vans (up to 40ft)
• Comfortable working inside confined spaces such as telecom manholes and service vaults
• Comfortable working alone and independently for days and weeks at a time
• Current Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and/or Fall Protection Certification is an asset

What’s In It For You:

• Industry leading wages based on a piece rate pay structure
• Paid accommodations and per-diem when working away from home
• Extensive benefit plan
• Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
• Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada

• Company: WP Telectronics
• Position: Junior Field Technician (Few positions available)
• Location: Winnipeg, MB
• Wage: $18.00/hour to start with potential to move into piece rate of up to $600/day

Company Description:

We are looking for a motivated Junior Field Technician to join our expanding team!

This is an entry level position within our company. Mentorship and training will be provided with the opportunity to advance to a piece-rate, Field Technician position (either as a Fibre Cable Placer, Fibre Splicer, or Coax Technician)

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path – coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

Job Duties:

• Read and interpret maps (telecom design prints, google maps, google earth)
• Locate and proof underground telecom conduits
• Pump manholes
• Pre-field jobs to assess readiness
• Assist Cable Placers in the field which may include flaking cable, pulling cable and mule tape, rod and roping, tagging and foaming, ladder work, loading and offloading cable reel, and driving heavy machinery to work site
• Assist Fibre Splicers in the field which may include locating and setting up fibre splice locations and power meter operation
• Assist with shipping and receiving telecom equipment and supplies
• Operate forklift to assist with loading and offloading cable reels
• Assist mechanic with basic vehicle repairs and preventative maintenance
• Organize and clean the shop/yard
• Perform other duties as requested

Essential Attributes For Success:

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole

• Prioritize Safety – No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity in all situations
• Be the Best – Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety
• Find a Better Way – Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product
• Support Each Other – Everyone has a part to play in our team’s success
• Welcome the Challenge – Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride



Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid Class 5 License
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Current Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and/or Fall Protection Certification is an asset

What’s In It For You:

• Extensive benefit plan
• Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
• Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada