Telecom Network Specialist

Elits Canada Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Telecom Network Specialist to manage advanced wireless and fiber networks. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, and implementation of network elements. Candidates should have experience in telecommunications and strong communication skills in English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Cisco CCNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation, maintenance, and provisioning of wireless and fiber network elements.
• Install equipment, wiring, testing, acceptance, and commissioning of circuits at customer facilities.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Technical diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

UNIX

Job description

ELITS Canada Inc is a subsidiary of Accelerate at Iver. Our parent company, Iver in Sweden, has 1,700 employees and is growing. We are seeking new employees to join our journey. As part of Accelerate at Iver, you will work at the forefront of technology on exciting digitization and transformation projects with market-leading customers. We are passionate about digital opportunities in the cloud, bridging the gap between aspiration and successful implementation through close collaboration with our customers. As an employee at ELITS, you will be part of a great team that responds to customers with humility and pride in our deliverables.

ELITS is looking for a dedicated Telecom Network Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and implementation of advanced wireless and fiber networks, ensuring seamless connectivity for our clients. The role requires travel to customer sites; therefore, a valid driver’s license and willingness to drive are essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage operation, maintenance, and provisioning of wireless and fiber network elements, including equipment from Fujitsu, Ciena, Alcatel, DACS Nodes, and Comverse Voice Mail.
2. Install equipment, wiring, testing, acceptance, and commissioning of circuits at customer facilities.
3. Plan and execute work orders related to UMTS, GSM, LTE, 5G, Gateway Switches, Data, Voice Mail, Transport Facilities, and Optical Equipment on live networks.
4. Ensure all administrative tasks, such as trouble tickets, outage reports, and work orders, are completed accurately.
5. Maintain a holistic understanding of the entire network, including SS7 signaling, voice and data platforms, PSTN interconnects, SONET, TCP/IP, and traffic routing.
6. Coordinate with customers, telcos, vendors, and internal departments.
7. Supervise contractor resources at customer facilities.
8. Collaborate with field technicians and third-party carriers during outages and network implementations.
9. Continuously learn about new equipment to support project completion and service maintenance.
10. Participate in performance improvement initiatives based on team performance data.
11. Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in telecommunications.
2. Experience with SS7, IP, Fujitsu Fiber Nodes, Ciena, Alcatel MUXs, LTE, GSM, UMTS, GPRS, 5G from Ericsson.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, IP and serial communications applications, UNIX, and scripting skills.
4. Cisco CCNA certification is a plus.
5. Technical diploma or degree, such as DEC, AEC, or equivalent experience.
6. Excellent communication skills in English and French, along with leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
7. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
8. Availability for on-call rotations and flexible hours, including nights.
9. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and project manage network implementations.
10. Ability to work under pressure to resolve critical outages promptly.

Desired Qualities:

• Good communication and positive attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Responsibility, autonomy, and resourcefulness.
• Team-oriented, organized, results-driven.
• Proactive approach to work.

If you are social, flexible, structured, and passionate about technology, apply today! This position is open to Canadian residents or those with a valid work permit in Canada.

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