Structured Wiring Technicians
Job description
These individuals install, rearrange, and repair digital transmission cables (fibre optics, cable television wires, etc.). They help to set up internal networks. They work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, or on construction sites.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Vehicle or passenger compartment
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Hazardous workplaces
- Electricity
Main tasks
- Install cable trays and number cables.
- Analyze wiring network needs and plan operations.
- Prepare the necessary equipment and documents.
- Verify requests with clients and note changes, as required.
- Install, manage, and maintain internal, underground, and overhead structured wiring systems.
- Test network reliability and performance.
- Identify and repair existing problem installations.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a service vehicle.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in installation et réparation d'équipement de télécommunication
Placement rate: 78.3%
15.4% of graduates pursue further studies
DVS in montage de lignes électriques et de télécommunications
Placement rate: 86.2%
2.3% of graduates pursue further studies
College
Sometimes required
- Training specific to specialized tools is sometimes required.
- A Class 5 driver’s licence is usually required.
- Professional training in structured wiring is sometimes required.
WAP
This occupation is targeted by Workplace Apprenticeship Programs
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Reading comprehension
- Result evaluation
- Judgment and decision-making
- Monitoring operations
- Coordination
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Information processing
Abilities
- Near vision
- Digital dexterity
- Oral comprehension
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-arm stability
- Information organization
- Written comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Inductive reasoning
- Visualization
- Limb coordination
- Colour perception and distinction
- Control accuracy
- Deductive reasoning
- Speech recognition
- Awareness of issues
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Autonomy
- Capacity to adapt
- Rigour
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Respect standards and regulations
- Creativity
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Sense of observation
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- Create, design
- Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Make, build, install
- Work outdoors
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (CNP 72204)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026