Echo Bay, Ontario

VistaCare is a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations, that specialize in telecommunications infrastructure. We offer comprehensive services to plan, design, manage and build telecommunication networks. With a focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Join VistaCare and embark on a career where you’ll acquire a diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge in a thriving industry. As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with telecommunications companies in Canada and the US, working together to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently seeking a Field Manager to support our projects in a permanent, full-time position at our Echo Bay, Ontario operations.

The Field Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and employees of their assigned field operations in the telecom line construction division at VistaCare Communications.

This role requires a willingness to travel, work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and have a valid driver’s license and reasonable driver’s abstract.

At VistaCare, we are dedicated to business excellence. If you are seeking a rewarding challenge and the chance to grow at an outstanding company, we encourage you to submit your application.

Duties & Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage crews deployed to your assigned worksites;
• Act as first point of contact for customer and public escalations and issues;
• Collect and review timesheets for all line construction employees and monitor daily progress;
• Organize work schedules, lodging, travel, vacations, vehicle repairs and per diems as needed;
• Complete jobsite inspections, and ensures that all company safety policies and procedures are being followed and that all required paperwork is completed and submitted on time;
• Monitor projects for changes to the scope the work. Clearly identify all changes to the scope of work on timesheets and communicate with key stakeholders to acquire written pre-approval where necessary. Follow all internal and customer directed change request processes which may involve redlining work plans, collection of supporting documentation and the submission of online forms. Change-requests may be required due to safety conditions, work plan errors, delays due to customer “not ready” conditions, etc.;
• Respond to safety incidents and/or inquiries from workers in a timely manner;
• Investigation of incidents, both safety and non-safety related in conjunction with Safety team;
• Manage fleet and material stocking at your assigned projects/worksites;
• Manage your assigned worksite project scoping;
• Responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget, escalating any concerns or issues that may affect these deadlines;
• Cable management in the yard;
• Civil access quoting;
• Ensure Technician development and conduct performance review
• After-hours call outs for your projects;
• Travel as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Self-starter, highly motivated for both business and personal success;
• Construction Safety Standards;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; natural people-leader;
• Ability to effectively analyze and interpret data; analytical and critical thinking ability;
• Strong leadership and change management approach;
• Customer-focused and the ability to deliver on commitments;
• Very strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reasonable driver abstract; must meet insurance carrier requirements;
• Willingness to travel throughout the region as required; occasional travel outside of territory may be required;
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a field-based telecom, project management or construction industry leadership role;
• Experience with Outside Plant Construction, and specific knowledge of fibre optics and FTTx;
• Experience with daily logistics planning/scheduling for a team;
• Proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines while effectively leading a team and resolving daily obstacles.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: The wage range for this role is $70K to $100K (CDN)
• Other Benefits Include:
  • Weekly Pay
  • Group Benefits Package - 50% of Benefit Premiums paid for by the Company (Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability etc.)
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Company-Matched RRSP
  • Daily Meal Per Diems for Business Required Travel
  • Travel and Accommodations arranged and paid for by company