Conduit and Fibre Planner

Location: Hybrid, British Columbia

Type: Fixed Term/Contract Job #3 Conduit and Fibre Planner (6 month contract)

Location: Burnaby – Hybrid Staffing Placement Opportunity

The successful consultant candidate will deliver the following:

1. 5-year Conduit and Fibre strategy in conjunction with the Engineering team
2. Develop Partnership agreements with ISP’s and other supporting vendors with infrastructure stakeholders
3. Create roadmap for suitable locations with Fibre demarcation
4. Support a Fibre leasing and valuation cost model for the infrastructure
5. Review and plan lifecycle strategy and documentation of maintenance and sustainment plan for the fibre infrastructure
6. Create guiding principles and support contract negotiations for support and maintenance of conduit and fibre infrastructure
7. Implement fibre infrastructure through project management and coordination

1. Liaison and be the point of contact for Engineering and other stakeholders for input
2. Create documentation for strategy and implementation approach
3. Submit feedback and strategy in regard to fibre growth, maintenance, and implementation
4. Create documentation in support of the strategic initiatives and planning
5. Support SOW for vendors and contract work regarding implementation planning
6. Create 5 years strategic roadmap for implementation planning and cost modeling for fibre and conduit expansion

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Registered Professional planner
• Project Management Experience
• A diploma or equivalent certification in network development
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent experience in the field
• A proven track record in complex Networking and Conduit/Fibre development in a municipal landscape
• OSP Insights Experience and Familiarity

Must haves:

• Proven track record in Fibre and Conduit implementation in complex environments spanning multiple locations with large geographic coverages
• Familiarity with SCADA and SCADA networks
• Network Mapping and Blueprints background with work examples if requested
• Blueprint creation and implementation practices
• Strategic documentation for cost, approach, and implementation abilities

Nice to Haves:

• Wireless implementation experience in public spaces
• Certified network administrator
• Familiarity with Cisco Networking equipment
• Wireless Architectural Skillset around WAN and Software Defined networking

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Can work on their own and is self-motivated
• Detail oriented and organized
• Communication Skills
• Flexibility

Note: This is an opportunity with a Microserve client.