Senior Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first environment

Professional development allowance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Strategic influence in telecoms

Job summary

Our client, a leading telecoms provider, seeks a Senior Telecom Network Planner for a fully remote role. You will design and forecast capacity, drive expansion plans, and optimize network performance to support a growing customer base in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in telecom network planning and strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills to convey complex plans to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, technologies (fiber optics, wireless, IP), and capacity planning principles.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and simulation software is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex plans in a clear manner in a remote context.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network expansion and capacity plans based on traffic forecasts and strategic objectives.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend technology solutions for network upgrades and new deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment between network plans and implementation capabilities.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting network planning.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Telecom Network Planner to join their strategic team in a fully remote capacity. This role is pivotal in designing, forecasting, and optimizing the capacity and future growth of our client's telecommunications network. You will be instrumental in ensuring our network infrastructure can meet the demands of our expanding customer base and evolving technological landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking planner who excels in a remote-first environment and is passionate about shaping the future of connectivity, driving innovation within the telecoms sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network expansion and capacity plans based on traffic forecasts and strategic objectives.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend technology solutions for network upgrades and new deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment between network plans and implementation capabilities.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting network planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, IP), and capacity planning principles.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and simulation software is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex plans in a clear manner within a remote context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• Opportunity to significantly influence the strategic direction of a leading telecoms provider.