System Planner - Future Opporuntity

Ledcor; Milton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer for future opportunities in telecommunications. The role focuses on designing aerial and underground fiber networks, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Join a leading company recognized for its diverse and inclusive workplace culture offering growth opportunities and a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications OSP fiber design.
• Expert knowledge of outside plant design practices.
• Strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Expert level layout and design of PON networks.
• Guide and mentor junior designers.
• Conduct site walks for data collection.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate from a technical college program in civil, electrical/telecommunications, or GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

ESRI/ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

You are an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer looking for a future opportunity in telecommunications. You are responsible for detailed design of OSP elements (aerial and/or underground) and fiber designs of telecommunication networks. You'll be an integral part of the engineering team and will design networks using a variety of tools, ensuring constructability issues are incorporated into the network designs.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Expert level detailed layout and design of PON (GPON / FTTH) networks and HFC broadband plant extensions utilizing various programs while incorporating safety into all aspects of design
• Guide, mentor, and quality check work of junior designers
• Support projects such as FTTH deployments, road moves, relocations, hardened structure build, wireless deployments, fiber-to-the-suite, greenfield residential and commercial developments
• Perform quality control and field checks of construction and inspections
• Reading and interpreting outside plant records (data, maps, fiber network designs)
• Maintain knowledge of current OSP design principles and industry standards, and perform in compliance with updated Safety Codes, electric Codes, customer practices and procedures
• Conduct site walk for data collection of all surface features and underground utility data necessary to support the preparation of the construction drawings that are complete and suitable for construction
• Perform system design, create BOM and provide construction quotes for requested projects
• Collaborating with team members from other divisions to overcome project challenges and issues
• Following company standards and procedures related to Health & Safety while performing assigned job duties
• Ensuring schedule deadlines are adhered to and project deliverables are maintained

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working within telecommunications OSP fiber design, copper design or RF plant design is an asset
• Graduate from a technical college program preferably in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS or equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge of outside plant design practices and municipal permitting requirements is a requirement
• Organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Strong MS Office skills, experience with AutoCAD, ESRI/ArcGIS would be an asset
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders and interpret their needs
• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents, drawings, specifications and current construction practices and methodology
• Willingness to contribute actively to team discussions, sharing experiences and ideas
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page .