Instructor, Telecommunications Line Technician
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The Opportunity
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Line Technician to join our faculty as an Instructor within the Telecommunications Line Technician program. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and servicing fibre optic, cable, internet, and satellite telecommunications systems who are interested in sharing their expertise through applied instruction.
Position Type: Casual
Location: Fredericton
Salary Range: $33.85 to $47.70 per hour. Successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $52.08 per hour, based on their level of post-secondary education.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
As part of the School of Professional and Part-time Learning and reporting to the Business Development Operations Manager, the Instructor is responsible for planning and preparing instructional materials, delivering hands-on training, evaluating student performance, maintaining a safe learning environment, and building professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners.
Specific instructional areas include:
- Telecommunications safety and regulatory practices
- Use and maintenance of telecommunications tools and equipment
- Aerial and ground-based line installation and removal
- Installation and removal of fibre optic, cable, and telecommunications equipment
- Pole climbing techniques and working at heights
- Interpretation of diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
- Safe field operations and hazard identification
What you'll need
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Journeyperson-level certification in a related trade or equivalent industry experience as a telecommunications line technician, fibre optic technician, or cable/internet installer
- Experience installing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure including fibre, coaxial, and copper systems
- Recent and relevant field experience preferred
Professional Skills
- Strong communication and instructional skills
- Commitment to safety and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Core Skills
- Fibre Op
- Technical Troubleshooting
- tic Installation
- Telecommunications Cabling
- Outside Plant Operations
- Safety Compliance
- Instruction and Mentorship
Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.
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A little bit about us
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)
With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.
Why work with NBCC?
- You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.
- You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.
- We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
- A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. To ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in New Brunswick near a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.
We promote an equal opportunity work environment.
All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by June 2, 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt