Team Lead - Fibre Planning (Design Team)

Overview

Lead fiber network planning, design splice packages, and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• design coordination
• splice docs
• cable layout
• technical support
• network planning
• cost monitoring

Tasks

The Fiber Planning Team Lead - Design is responsible for coordinating, planning, and creating splicing documents for operations teams to execute on in multiple regions within Ontario. Depending upon workload this person may be required to consult with resources in the engineering and/or construction departments. This person filling this position is expected to work closely with the Network Planners, consultants, design engineers and construction contractors to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. This role will be responsible for the planning of fiber and HFC networks while conforming to existing outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) guidelines and standards established by the Client. The Fiber Planning Team Lead - Design is expected to oversee numerous projects and resources located in multiple regions and time zones. They will continually monitor costs and job progress to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget, as well as provide technical support when required. -Coordinate with the professional services firm(s) to assure completeness and correctness of design and construction documents -Ensure engineering/design activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall delivery schedule -Ensure that Splice Packages are compatible with client’s requirements -Plan the layout of cabling routes from device to device, and ensure that the connection of these devices will maintain sufficient service -Provide technical support for new designs, including participation in new design planning -Engage cross functional teams to ensure collaborative integrated planning and execution -Provide administrative management and planning of the fiber optic network systems specific to splicing documentation being utilized for design and construction of the fiber network

Requirements

• college diploma
• autocad
• spatialnet
• leadership
• qc
• fiber splicing

What You Bring

-College Diploma in Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience -Ability to read and assess fiber and/or HFC designs and prints -Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and highly energetic environment -A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in design and creation of Splice Packages for Fibre Optic Networks of any kind (Hybrid, RFOG, PON, MUX, DWDM, FTTS, FAUG, Greenfield, Seg 3/HMOD, RPHY, and others) -Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups -Excellent leadership, customer relations and communications skills -Experience with SpatialNet is required -Good written communication skills -PC database, spreadsheet and word processing skills -Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities -Experience with AutoCAD is required -Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously -Good analytical skills and good judgment -Capable of working under pressure, sense of urgency -Must have excellent QC skills -OSP Construction experience of Fiber Splicing in the Telecommunications industry would be considered an asset

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Benefits

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WELCOME TO TELECON -Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential -RRSP program with matching company contribution -Industry-leading healthcare – possibility of Dental plan with employee participation -Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more -A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions

About Telecon

-Backed by significant equity financing and institutional investors like Clearspring and Caisse de dépôt, it has grown its capital base and national footprint. -Typical engagements include full-cycle telecom networks: planning, engineering, permits, aerial/buried fiber build, structured cabling, AV systems and data centers. -Acquisitions—including TRJ Telecom, Telefil and Alberta’s Cam‑Tel—broadened its expertise in hybrid‑coax, locating, and Western Canadian operations. -Its enterprise arm delivers in‑building connectivity, Wi‑Fi, security systems and professional AV solutions under multiple brands.

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