Vice President Engineering

AFL is a leader in the infrastructure landscape, delivering engineering, construction, and field services for critical infrastructure providers across Canada and the U.S. Our highly skilled and experienced professionals design, build, connect, and maintain the critical systems and networks that power modern communities and industries — keeping people, businesses, and services seamlessly connected.

From our roots in telecommunications, where we are recognized as trusted experts with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, end-to-end, high-impact projects for Canada's largest telecommunications providers, to servicing and maintaining water and power meter systems, AFL Network Services ensures critical infrastructure and systems are expertly deployed and maintained.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading company in the telecommunications industry? America Fujikura Limited (AFL) is on the hunt for a
Vice President, Engineering and Construction
and we are seeking someone with strong leadership, strategic vision, problem solving, collaborative with decision making skills with a strong financial acumen to join our Canadian operations based out of Surrey.

Reporting to the President, the
Vice President, Engineering & Construction
is a senior leadership role responsible for strategic oversight, operational execution, and continued growth of AFL Canada's Outside Plant Services portfolio. This includes end-to-end responsibility for planning, building, and maintaining telecom infrastructure – including TELUS our primary and long-standing client.

This leader will drive excellence in service delivery, ensure operational efficiency, and foster strong client relationships. The
Vice President,
Engineering & Construction
will also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, field operations, and executive leadership to deliver on growth, innovation, and safety targets.

Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Engineering and Construction functions in alignment with AFL Canada's corporate goals and customer's evolving needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of design, engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance services for fiber, wireless, and other telecom infrastructure.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior point of contact for TELUS and other customers, ensuring high satisfaction, open communication, and proactive partnership development.
• Understand customer's strategic objectives and align AFL Canada's infrastructure services to support their goals.

Operational Oversight

• Drive operational excellence across all engineering and construction functions—field services, engineering, project management, and quality assurance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure service levels, productivity, safety, and budget goals are consistently met or exceeded.

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversee the P&L for Engineering and Construction, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet current project demands and future growth opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and support a multi-disciplinary team, including Directors and Managers across various operational areas.
• Champion a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and professional development for direct reports.
• Foster open communication, alignment, and engagement across all levels of the regional workforce.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure all operations adhere to corporate policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Promote and enforce adherence to all corporate, provincial, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a robust risk management framework to safeguard the company and its employees.

Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience

• Post-secondary education in business administration, operations management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in telecom infrastructure or a related field (e.g., engineering, construction, network deployment).
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure programs or services, ideally for or in partnership with Telus or other Tier 1 telecom providers.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications deployment processes.
• Experience with P&L management, contract negotiations, and strategic planning at an executive level.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Leadership: Proven success in leading high-performance teams, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player
• Strategic Thinking: Combines operational insight with long-term planning and innovation.
• Results focused: Driven to identify and provide effective solutions as needed, and able to follow through on assigned tasks
• Analytical Acumen: Skilled in quantitative analysis, data-driven decision making, and performance monitoring.
• Financial Literacy: Proficient in interpreting P&L statements, forecasting, and budget management.
• Risk & Compliance: Knowledge of industry regulations, workforce safety practices, and governance requirements.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Organized: Able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple simultaneous work assignments
• Flexible: Open to change and can rapidly adapt to new information, changing situations and unexpected obstacles
• Adaptable: Able to collaborate with others in a dynamic team environment, and to stay focused and on task when working independently under limited supervision to complete work in a timely manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily office-based in a regional office with regular travel to field locations, operational sites, and partner facilities.
• Must be available for support outside standard working hours as needed.
• May require extended hours during peak periods or regional events.

Why Join Us
AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we're committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members' unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions.

At AFL, we believe your work should be more than just a paycheck — it should be the start of a rewarding career.

When you join our team, you're joining a company that invests in your success.

Here's What You Can Expect

• Competitive Pay — Earn strong wages with overtime opportunities and annual merit increase
• Career Growth —Real opportunities to excel your career.
• Team Support — Be part of a crew that respects, supports, and celebrates each other.
• Meaningful Work — Help assist the warehouse to ensure inventory level help maintain essential infrastructure that supports communities.
• A Company That Cares — We value safety, quality, and your long-term success.

Additional Perks
At AFL, we are committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of every team member. Our employees enjoy:

• A strong commitment to health and safety on every jobsite.
• Comprehensive online training with a focus on safe work practices.
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing career development.
• Health and dental plans, vison, and extended health.
• RRSP matching contribution up to 4% full time permanent employees.
• Access to personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the company.
• Vengo access to full time employees for shopping, travel, leisure premier pricing for members.
• Employee assistance programs such as mental health.
• Work-life balance through predictable shift schedules and flexibility.
• Overtime opportunities for additional income.

Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about technology, and telecommunications, we want to hear from you AFL offers you the chance to grow your career with a leader in the field while being part of a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous learning.

We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact NS- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.