NETWORK RADIO ENGINEER

Would you like to be part of an organization that is focused on sustaining and improving the Public Safety Radio Network services that our Province relies on to protect our communities and keep Ontarians safe during emergencies? Are you an innovative and collaborative leader that identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and building strong relationships and partnerships to meet program goals and objectives? Do Public Safety Radio Network operations and oversight, procurement and contract management, customer service, and project management interest you? If so, consider this opportunity within the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

The Government of Ontario is taking immediate action to replace the Province’s aging Public Safety Radio Network, which more than 38,000 first responders across the Province rely on. This mission-critical network provides mobile radio communications, which is a communication lifeline in emergency situations for ambulance, paramedic and hospital services, the Ontario Provincial Police, correctional services, natural resources, transportation, revenue enforcement, environment enforcement, and parks when responding to the needs of the public. The network covers approximately 750,000 square kilometres, making it the largest public safety radio network in North America.

The Government Mobile Communications Branch is looking for a talented Network Radio Engineer to work amongst a diverse team of Ontario Public Service (OPS) professionals on this high-profile, complex, challenging, enterprise-wide, public safety transition project. In this position, you will lead projects and teams related to the planning and implementation of the new network across the Province.

If you have proven experience working on large-scale, complex projects and project teams like this or multiple concurrent IT projects, and want to be part of the dedicated team revitalizing the critical lifeline of emergency response in Ontario, we want you!

Please Note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following office locations:

• 21 College Street, Toronto
• 200 First Avenue, North Bay

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Network Radio Engineer, you will:

• provide strategic and engineering leadership in the provision of engineering and technology expertise for the selection, implementation, and ongoing support of a province-wide public safety radio network for first responders and other public safety user groups
• lead the engineering/technical team through end-to-end implementation of a large-scale complex multi-year project to replace the current network
• provide strategic and expert engineering/technical guidance on mobile radio and communication technologies, Information Technology (IT) architecture, and integrated solutions for client and business requirements
• ensure the network design meets specified performance/service levels and develop solutions to resolve any network performance issues.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have successfully completed a degree in engineering and have a current membership with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Information Technology and Technical Knowledge and Experience

You have:

• advanced knowledge and experience in the application of theory, engineering principles, practices of Electrical/Electronic engineering and/or Telecommunications engineering, Information Technology engineering, with a good knowledge of related fields, including risk management, project management and service management best practices such as ITIL
• advanced knowledge of telecommunication systems design, practices and operation, including circuit and IP-based land mobile radio systems, microwave, and satellite
• advanced knowledge of industry standards such as LMR Digital Open Standards, APCO25, TETRA, NXDN, and DMR
• knowledge of public safety concepts to provide practical expertise to meet complex and diverse cluster/corporate needs
• knowledge and application of computer software packages, technical databases, and software tools (for example, propagation analysis and link design) and internet

Leadership and Project Management Skills

• You can lead and guide technical team and engineering staff.
• You have effective judgment skills and political acuity to provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on complex technology and technical problems.
• You can plan, assign/review work, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet project timelines.
• You can develop policies and approaches for technology-based standards development and risk management assessment, interpret findings and provide recommendations.
• You can oversee and validate the design, development, testing, and deployment activities of radio network and key business requirements.
• You can set technical direction and priorities for long-term planning for the network evolution.
• You can interpret and apply I&IT architecture (for example, business, technology, applications, security, and information), IT strategies, policies, standards, plans, current and emerging enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, and mechanisms and techniques.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

• You have proven communication, interpersonal, consultative, and negotiation skills.
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships and linkages with a broad range of internal/external stakeholders.
• You can lead and facilitate discussions/interactions with vendors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers on technology issues, trends, and standards.
• You can provide engineering/technical expertise and advice on technology and applicable standards.
• You can prepare briefings and other materials in support of executive decision-making.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can provide technical advice, recommendations and estimates, and identify costing options based on technical solutions.
• You can identify complex and contentious technology and technical issues.
• You can provide technical policy decisions based on relevant risk management and policy considerations.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional Information:Address:
1 Permanent, 200 First Ave W, North Bay, North Region or 21 College St, 3rd Flr, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver’s License History, Local Police Databases Search, Social Networking Search

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

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Schedule: 6

Category: Engineering

Posted on: Monday, June 27, 2022

Note:
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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