Telecom System Planner

**Company Profile**

Lynx Planning & Engineering Inc. is one of North America’s premier engineering firms serving the telecommunications industry.

**Major Duties Include**
- Preparation of new-area FTTH design drawings and packages
- Draft municipal consent civil drawings; illustrate proposed routing in relation to existing underground (micro-trench/nano-trench/directional bore) and aerial facilities. Create applicable cross-sections and details. Select cable/duct route that will most likely pass permit approval; both aerial and underground scenarios, and weighing scenarios through make-ready and costing analysis exercises
- Prepare fibre splicing documentation/packages specific to client requirements and specifications
- Develop project-specific construction notes, material requirements and identify associated labour tasks
- Meeting with clients to discuss project scope and strategies
- Input project as-built information into GIS system; update maps and databases
- Be aware and adhere to all applicable Health & Safety regulations, in accordance with legislation and related company policy

This position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by applicants for this position. The applicant may be requested to perform tasks other than those stated in this description.

**Qualifications**
- 3+ years of experience in a comparable position
- Experience as an outside-plant FTTH designer is preferred
- Preferred Post-secondary education/training either in Civil, Architectural, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; particularly with Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong command of the English language, both spoken and written
- Able to clearly communicate with internal and external project teams
- Detail-oriented with solid problem solving and analytical skills
- Multi-tasking ability; adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and resolve problems independently; monitors own quality of work

**Preferred Skills and Knowledge**
- Outside plant design and drafting; HFC and FTTH, fibre optic technology
- Professional AutoCAD experience
- GIS software experience
- Experience with aerial and underground permitting, procedures, and processes; identifying critical pass/fail locations, and route selection, utility standards
- Quality control
- Ability to interpret technical material and plans
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power, power distribution, power protection, and applicable code and industry practices
- General understanding of broadband, telecom, cable and internet is an asset

Only Canadian residents who are eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada at this time will be considered. Non-residents need not to apply.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have Outside Plant Design and drafting experience; i.e. FTTH, fibre optic technology
- How many years of experience you have working on aerial and underground permitting, procedures, and processes?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- AutoCAD: 3 years (required)
- telecom system planner: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton, ON L7E 4G9

Application deadline: 2023-06-25
Expected start date: 2023-07-17