Senior Telecommunications Specialist

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Specialist to enhance military communication capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will analyze and integrate complex telecommunication systems, provide expert recommendations, and ensure the reliability and performance of critical communication infrastructure. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects while collaborating with diverse teams in a supportive environment. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, this role promises not only professional growth but also a fulfilling workplace culture. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a difference in the field of telecommunications.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Health & Dental Benefits

Health Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Service

Gym Membership Discounts

Profit Sharing Plan

Access to Employee Perks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Telecommunication System Specialist.
• Experience writing technical documentation for projects over $5M.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and recommend solutions for telecommunication systems.
• Liaise with DND and ensure system integrity and performance.

Skills

Telecommunication Systems Analysis

Technical Documentation Writing

RF Communication Design

Integration Testing

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Engineering or Science Degree

Diploma in Information Management/IT

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Job Description

ADGA is hiring a Senior Telecommunication Specialist to aid in delivering voice and data communications capabilities to support military command and control. There are several telecommunications and information technology projects and product activities in flight to support these capability delivery efforts.

The Senior Telecommunication System Specialist must perform the following:

1. Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on telecommunication system and sub-system interface documentation, including radio, microwave, satellite, network, and telecom;
2. Recommend telecommunication system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies and changes to telecommunication system equipment and specifications;
3. Liaise with Department of National Defence (DND) and stakeholder telecommunication sub-system technical groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability;
4. Analyze and integrate telecommunication systems including radio, microwave, satellite, network, and telecom;
5. Create planning and procurement support documentation, such as technical data specifications, plans and drawings, standards, and Statements of Work (SOW) for miscellaneous interface and facility ancillary items;
6. Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to telecommunication system components and associated documentation;
7. Provide technical expertise in design, technical, and management reviews of radio, microwave, satellite, network, and telecom systems to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems;
8. Conduct telecommunication system integration testing and evaluation;
9. Analyze telecommunication system deficiencies and recommend cost-effective solutions;
10. Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on the suitability of industry telecommunication system documentation;
11. Conduct technical definition studies and options analyzes on radio, microwave, satellite, network, and telecom systems;

Qualifications

• You must have one of the following:
• An Engineering or Science degree from a recognized Canadian University.
  Or,
• A non-Canadian Engineering or Science degree that must be accredited by one of the following institutions:
  • Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
  • World Education Services (WES); or
  • University of Toronto Comparative Education Services.
    Or,
• A diploma or certificate, minimum 2 years from a recognized college in an Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) field.
  Or,
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by any Professional Engineering self-regulatory bodies within the provinces of Canada.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the last twenty (20) years as a Telecommunication System Specialist.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years writing Project Technical Documentation (e.g. Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, technical specifications) for Telecommunications projects valued $5M or more.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years performing engineering design, integration, test or analysis of RF communication design and development.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.