Design Technician

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AFL is a global leader in providing integrated solutions for the fiber optics industry. We deliver end-to-end expertise in engineering, construction, installation, and repair services to support broadband networks. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, workplace safety, and community engagement, AFL fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Founded in 1984 with a single product—fiber optic ground wire—AFL has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise offering thousands of products and services across multiple markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan, AFL benefits from the backing of a $8 billion company with over 128 years of product innovation. Our operations span Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading company in the telecommunications industry? America Fujikura Limited (AFL) is on the hunt for Design Technician who is dynamic, innovative, detail orientated and excels at visualization and concepts to join our Canadian Operations.

Location : St Catherines ,Ontario

Responsibilities :

• Prepare design layouts for aerial and underground FTTH networks, including conduit routes, handholes, fiber paths, and splice plans.
• Produce high-level design, Municipal consent Design, and issued-for-construction packages with accurate details
• Ensure drawings are accurate, easy to read, polished and adhere to standards
• Ensure compliance with CSA, OESC, CRTC, utility joint-use agreements, and municipal access agreements
• Perform required revisions to design packages based on internal QA / QC, client feedback, or permitting authority comments.
• Review vendor-submitted designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability, providing feedback and corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct peer reviews of designs to ensure quality and consistency across projects
• Use GIS, AutoCAD, and related tools to create accurate network maps, shapefiles, and permit drawings.
• Incorporate fielding data, LiDAR / photogrammetry, and municipal land-base datasets into design packages.
• Verify address point data (SFU, MXU, MTU, commercial) and classify premises into correct categories.
• Support submission of municipal consent and right-of-way, Make ready and Joint use applications with clear and compliant design packages.
• Support Construction and Project Management team on delivering as-built records to Client or municipalities
• Attend field surveys and site walks to validate proposed routes, structures, and network layouts, and make adjustments as required based on team lead approval and construction lead feedback.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Regularly meet with stakeholders, both internal and external, to review plans
• Communicate project requirements, designs, issues, status updates and deliverables with Engineering Team
• Assist team members, both within the office and in the field, as required
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

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Why AFL? AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members’ unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions. We provide best-in-class training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow.

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Ready to Join Us?  We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact NS-Recruitment@AFLglobal.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability

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