Fiber Planner

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**FIBER PLANNER**

**Responsibilities**
- Utilize AutoCAD or other customer specified software to large fiber designs, node segmentations and passive optical network fiber designs.
- Produce consistent and high quality FTTH/S (Fiber-to-the-home/suite designs/splice packages) and/or drafts using Spatial Net.
- Process change orders to ensure that all related work is completed, accurate and all related documentation is acquired and routed properly.
- Perform quality control checks on field mapping notes and/or map digitizing to ensure all drafting and design specifications have been met.
- Provide accurate information on splice packages, design maps, BOM's, and/or digital files to construction or maintenance personnel as required.
- Works closely with client and internal representatives on large scale and complex projects with upmost care to not impact the integrity of the network at any time.
- Leads, mentors and coaches junior fiber design staff.
- Drafts and designs new plant extension and as-builts utilizing the client specific software.
- Updates Fiber Design databases and maintains system maps including base map, cable, fiber routes, addresses.
- Provides drawings and details in both CAD based platforms and other media to determine and displace design criteria.
- Incorporates filed and as-built changes from draft prints to the system database.
- Communicates with the permit department and coordinators in order to gather and provide accurate information with regards to construction design.
- Determine method to design the plant changes with mínimal impact to the system/customer and minimize related construction cost and ensures quality of design.
- Works closely with GIS, CAD Staff, Project Coordinators and other internal resources to execute projects within a timely fashion, whilst maintaining budgetary restraints.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 3+ years working with fiber design or other utility design software such as Spatial Net, Fiber Smith, suite of Arc GIS products and other related planning software.
- Experience with Fiber to the Home, Centralized and Distributed splitting architecture, splicing and other aspects and technology of fiber networks.
- Understanding of fiber splicing design best practices.
- Experience with Splicing design for Forced relocate projects, transport circuits, wireless sites, fiber augmentation and FTTH projects.
- Exposure to CWDM and DWDM.
- Can demonstrate how technical components of a passive optical network function and what their purpose is.
- A thirst for knowledge, technology driven and savvy and a strong willingness to learn through solving complex challenges.
- Experience in planning, designing and coordinating large network architecture projects and cutovers.
- College Diploma in a GIS or Engineering based program.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good analytical skills and good judgement.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Working Knowledge of AutoCAD, Spatial Net and other GIS/Spatial platforms.
- Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and highly energetic environment.
- Must have excellent supervision skills and self-disciplined.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, team player and adaptable.
- Experience with outside plant (OSP) design of utilities (i.e., electric, gas, telecom, fiber optics).
- Working knowledge of Aerial and Underground designs, drawings, and specifications.
- Knowledge of CSA, ESA, and Regulation 22.04 a plus.
- Past experience within a telecommunication & LDC company or Engineering Consultant.
- **Note**_
- Planview Utility Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer._
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Planview Utility Services Ltd will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require._

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N6B 2N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6B 2N4