Careers

Careers at ORION

Just like our industry, we are constantly growing and evolving as a team. That means there are often new career opportunities within ORION. Check in with us to view our latest job openings.

Open Positions

Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for an exciting career opportunity? At ORION, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you’re interested in being a part of our journey, we invite you to share your resume with us. We’ll reach out to you if there’s a job opening that matches your skills and experience.

Telecommunications Facilities & Fiber Specialist

As a Telecommunications Facilities & Fiber Specialist at ORION, you will work closely with the Network Engineering & Operations team to help plan and support the physical installation of cabinets, cages, cabling, cable management systems, HVAC and associated power plant equipment. Operating more than 60 POPs and ILAs across Ontario, the Telecommunications Facilities & Fiber Specialist will be the primary lead in proactively ensuring that facilities and fiber capacity & resiliency is readily available as well as help identify key advances that might help further benefit ORION’s customers and partners. The ideal candidate will not only exhibit a strong “hands-on” industry best practice approach, but will also exhibit a savvy ability to identify and coordinate the right partnerships to help build and maintain ORION’s facilities footprint.

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Why Work at ORION?

Purpose-Driven Organization: Our work is purpose-driven and impactful, valued for its meaningful contributions to society and the opportunity it provides for engaging in challenging and diverse tasks.

Culture of Care & Well-being: We prioritize mutual respect and community, supporting each other’s well-being and promoting work-life balance and flexibility.

Teamwork & Collaboration: We collaboratively tackle complex problems with accountability, agility, and appreciation, seamlessly working within and across teams while honouring each other’s contributions.

Diverse & Inclusive Community: We ensure equal treatment, value diverse input, and embrace a range of expertise, experiences, ideas, and strengths within our team.

Empowerment: We operate with high trust and autonomy, thrive in an environment that fosters innovation and adaptability, and are supported in continuously learning and developing our skills.

Benefits of Working at ORION:

• Flexible work times
• 37.5-hour work weeks
• Hybrid work model
• Days off:
  • 10 personal/sick days
  • 15 vacation days
  • Additional day off for statutory holidays
  • Holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Benefits:
  • Health and vision benefits from day 1
  • Short and long term disability benefits from day 1
  • RRSP matching contribution after passing probation
• Perks:
  • Health and wellness benefit
  • Investment in professional development
  • Monthly town halls with snacks, lunches, and celebrations

Career Opportunities in the National Research and Education Network

Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). If you don’t find the right opportunity with us, check out these opportunities with our friends at NREN partner organizations across Canada.