This career opportunity is located within the Wireline Access Network Team and more specifically within the Atlantic Regional Planning team. The Regional Planning team main activities includes FTTH & legacy network planning, Network/Field design support & guidelines, network capacity management & FTTH architecture evolution.

 Duties / Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible and accountable for:  

• Provide technical & outside plant provisioning recommendations to Access Engineering Implementation Manager, Implementation coordinators and Facilities associates regarding technology opportunities as well as roll out / implement access guidelines changes.
• Prepare detailed supporting/guidelines documentations for the Operation and Access Engineering teams:
  • Fibre Optic Network Technologies;
  • Aerial & Underground Structures;
  • Copper and Legacy Network Technologies.
• Based on field trial results and/or used case studies; develop technical guidelines supporting the design and implementation of the Outside Plant network.
• Collaborate closely with OTR (Outside Technology Research) on product development, implementation and best practices.

 Essential skills and abilities

• Deep knowledge and experience of Bell Canada’s outside plant and central office environments (min. 5 years of experience);
• Good understanding of the Access Network and Operation teams (end to end); Strong knowledge of optical components;
• Working knowledge of the various Bell groups;
• Interpersonal skills, customer focus and strong team player;
• Ability to carry out multiple projects simultaneously and manage multiple priorities; Good analytical skills, good judgment, accountability and autonomy;
• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare documentation;
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to maintain leading edge technical skills in a rapidly changing environment;
• Have a good analytical thinking, good judgment, be responsible and rigorous
• Preferably degree in Civil, Industrial, Electrical, Telecom or other engineering
• Open to change and experimentation
• Be autonomous and able to make prompt decisions

Desired Skills / Competencies

• Master in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical or Civil Engineering;
• Former experience in Field Operation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Access Network
• Good understanding of the Outside Plant Construction and Field Services teams
• Abilities to deal with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors
• Ability to do technical research
• Experience working with CSA overhead & underground systems