Fibre Optic Technician

Position: Fibre Optic Technician

Location: Kanata ON

Industry: Fibre Optic Defense & Electronics

Compensation: $38000 - $50000

About Dafocom:

Dafocom Solutions Inc. is a growing Canadian manufacturer of highreliability fiber optic assemblies and secure communication hardware for defense aerospace and commercial clients. We offer diverse career opportunities across technical engineering operations and leadership roles.

As a fastexpanding team every employee plays a meaningful part in the solutions we deliver. Youll join a supportive skilled and collaborative group that takes pride in its workand enjoys working together.

Overall Requirements:

We are seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Technician to join our production team supporting defense aerospace government and commercial programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly termination testing troubleshooting and documentation of highreliability fiber optic cable assemblies and related electronic/cybersecurity hardware. This is a 100% infacility role with no field work or onsite customer visits.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare fiber optic cables and coper data cable using hand tools including jacket strippers Kevlar shears fiber optic strippers and striplength templates
• Terminate polish and inspect fiber optic connectors and data cables (LC SC ST FC SMA MILTAC expanded beam RJetc.)
• Build and test custom fiber optic and copper cable assemblies following engineering drawings work instructions and quality standards
• Perform insertion loss return loss continuity and OTDR testing using industrystandard equipment (EXFO VIAVI AFL etc.)

• Perform soldering on PCB assemblies wiring harnesses and lowvoltage interconnects (throughhole and basic surfacemount where applicable)
• Install and secure components inside mechanical enclosures and chassis including standoffs brackets and cable routing
• Follow mechanical drawings wiring diagrams and assembly instructions for electromechanical builds
• Conduct functional checks continuity tests and visual inspections on completed devices

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of related experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with MILSPEC fiber assemblies (e.g. M28876 MILPRF85045 QFOCA TFOCAII)
• Background in basic electronics including soldering use of hand tools and safe handling of electronic components
• Experience with fiber optic connectors or harshenvironment cable systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word Outlook) for documentation test reports and production tracking
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail

Dafocom Solutions values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to providing access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require accommodation please contact us at

This position may require exposure to confidential information. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD).

We thank you for your interest in Dafocom. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC