Telecom System Planner

**Duties include**
- Creation of cable design plans, floor plans, site plans (civil), and other drawings for new construction and upgrade/rebuild projects as well as new area FTTH and MDU (apartment) design drawings and packages
- Draft municipal consent civil drawings; illustrate proposed routing in relation to existing underground 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 (includes some field evaluations)
- Preparation of fibre cable design plans, floor plans, site plans, splicing details and other drawings for new enterprise/commercial construction projects
- Field survey new and existing plant structures and routes for the purpose of field verification and estimation
- Conduct site meetings with designer/surveyor; attend meetings with teams/customers to discuss project scope and strategies as required
- Develop project-specific construction notes, material requirements and identify associated labour tasks
- Input project as-built information; update maps and databases (includes SpatialNET input) at project completion
- 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.

**Relevant and preferred post-secondary training programs**
- Civil Engineering
- Telecommunications Program
- Architectural Technology
- Project Management
- Electrical Engineering

**Qualifications**
- 1+ years of experience in a comparable position (preferred)
- Excellent command of AutoCAD
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong command of the English language, both spoken and written
- Strong interpersonal skills, 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
- Must have valid G license and a clean driver abstract, as some site work is required

**Preferred Skills and Knowledge**
- CATV or Telecom industry experience, preferably in Construction and/or Planning
- Professional AutoCAD experience
- MS Visio experience
- Ability to interpret technical material and plans
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power, power distribution, power protection, and applicable code and industry practices
- Excellent written and communication skills.

Lynx Planning & Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton, ON