OSP Planner

DTS has an exciting new opportunity working with Google Fiber (travel to the USA is not required). The selected candidate will be responsible for the preparation of permits, design, design-documentation and record keeping of GPON FTTH planning, utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and other various software applications. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all plans are accurate and are designed and drafted to all applicable standards and specifications.

Major Duties Include:

– Preparation of new area FTTH design drawings and packages

– Draft municipal consent civil drawings; illustrate proposed routing in relation to existing underground (micro-trench/nano-trench/directional bore) 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

– Prepare fibre splice packages specific to client requirements and specifications

– Develop project-specific construction notes, material requirements and identify associated labour tasks

– Meeting with clients to discuss project scope and strategies

– Input project as-built information into GIS system; update maps and databases

– 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 incumbents of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform tasks other than those stated in this description

Qualifications:

– 3+ years of experience in a comparable position

– Experience as an OSP FTTH Designer is required

– Preferred Post-secondary education/training either in Civil, Architectural, Electrical, or Telecommunications Engineering

– Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD required

– Strong 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

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

– Experience with aerial and underground permitting, procedures, and processes; identifying critical pass/fail locations, and route selection, utility standards

– Outside plant design and drafting; HFC and FTTH, fibre optic technology

– Quality control

– Professional AutoCAD experience

– GIS software experience

– Ability to interpret technical material and plans

– Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power, power distribution, power protection, and applicable code and industry practices

– General understanding of broadband, telecom, cable and internet is an asset

DTS Technical welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

DTS Technical reserves the right to contact only those candidates who best qualify for this position. If your submission is not selected, we thank you for your application and will retain it for future opportunities.

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: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• OSP planner: 3 years (required)
• AutoCAD: 3 years (required)
• OSP FTTH designer: 2 years (preferred)