Fibre Specialist

Rogers Communications•Calgary, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity: Who we're looking for: Reporting to the Unified Fibre Planning Sr. Manager, West and working closely with other network designers and planning specialists, the Fibre Specialist is responsible for the delivery of fibre optic solutions and projects in a dynamic environment dealing with network growth and technology advancements in different areas of the Rogers in cable territory network. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of HFC and fibre optic plant design, experience with troubleshooting fibre optic circuit and acting as support to various technical groups.

Requirements

Previous relevant work experience, preferably in Outside Plant Engineering.
Sound knowledge of HFC and Fibre Optic Networks Telecommunications Environment experience is desirable
Good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications, AutoCAD, SpatialNET
Post Secondary education in telecommunications, civil engineering or a related field.
Experience in managing multiple, simultaneous, high volume projects self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and on a team.
Detail oriented with an aptitude for tracking progress across many projects
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational, written, verbal and time management skills.
Ability to achieve results through teamwork
Sound knowledge of Rogers Wireline Access Network is an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of fibre optic projects in a dynamic environment with varying degrees of complexity, timeframes and capital.
Responsible for the design and planning of standard and new optical architecture, considering optical link reach, fibre design efficiency, network reliability, redundancy and scalability.
Accurately document fibre details on exiting fibre asset and take all necessary steps to ensure data integrity of the fibre network is maintained.
Provide technical support to system planners and network specialist for the selection of routes, ensuring optimum cost effectiveness and performance of our existing and expanding fibre network.
Plan end to end fibre solution and/or provide instruction to support staff and engineering contractors for the successful delivery of plan.
Review business requirements and engineering plans engineering and deliver accurate and reliability fibre solution.
Manage existing inside cable territory fibre network and provide detailed instructions to technical staff.
Ensure projects are completed to engineering spec, planning requirements and delivered on time.
Provide fibre network design alternatives and assist in optimizing fibre network capability.
Provide support for the operation, maintenance and restoration of the fibre network.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual bonus
Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.
Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
Paid time off for volunteering
Company matching contributions to charities you support
My Path: self-driven career development program
Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Homewood employee & family assistance program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women.