Sr. Transport Planner

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:

Such solutions may require national and/or cross border coverage, multiple access strategies, non-standard access types, or cross-platform connectivity utilizing various Rogers WAN network assets.

What you’ll do:

• Creating quotes and Complex Transport related Eng. Plans requiring extensive knowledge of Network and Technologies.
• Write CA or supporting CA’s.
• Support Transport Planners/Designers with knowledge and supervision in creating quotes and Engineering Plans. Responsible for quality related to solution and budget of Eng. Plans created by Transport Planners/Designers. Responsible for mentoring Transport Planners/Designers.
• Assign plans to Design team
• Responsible for specific geographical area of business (for example supporting East, Central or West Wireless Equipment Engineering Regions) or Platforms (such as: RCBIN, RCWIN, RCMIN, Corporate Network, RB, Video, Voice and Data etc.) offering solutions and budgetary quotes as a single point of contact.
• Support Network Operations and Change Control with knowledge and advise for existing network as well as new technology
• Prepare major transport network quotes and issue engineering plans/designs that clearly explain and solve network capacity augments, customer requirements and integration reconfigurations.
• Interface and coordinate with other Rogers divisions primarily Wireline, Wireless and R4B peer departments such as engineering and implementations, project management and operations to ensure planning and implementation of design
• Maintain, monitor and develop network capacity and utilization reports in order to support tracking and reporting of vital network statistics for the purpose of effective transport network capacity management.
• Own the requirements assessment and detailed Engineering plan design.
• Perform analysis of and recommendations for different transport technical options
• Integrate new sites into the transport network.
• Ensure that specifications/plans have been engineered to acceptable standards.
• Contribute into development of the 1-3 year Transport network plan and capital budget.
• Develop and present the engineering plans for transport network expansions/upgrades in a timely manner to allow implementation to be within specification, on time and within budget.
• Ensure that engineering plans are well understood and carried out as specified. Identify critical issues and develop solutions.
• Ensure engineering plans meet network needs in terms of reliability and capacity, and ensure the Network is built for ease of use from an operations perspective.
• Provide engineering support for the Rogers Transport Network and the implementation of new engineering plans to Network Implementation and Network Operations. Investigate concerns regarding interpretation and implementation of network plans and network architectures.
• Ensure accurately documenting details of Rogers Transport Network topology.
• Take part in preparing technical presentations and proposals for Rogers Optical Transport Network.
• Provide technical advice and coach project teams through network technical issues.

What you bring:

• Education experience should include Professional Engineering designation, undergraduate university degree in electrical/Electronics engineering or community college diploma with CET certification or equivalent. SCTE BCE, BCT, or BTS designation a benefit or equivalent work experiences
• 7-10 years of work experience with major Telecom Service Provider or Cable Operator in Network engineering while operations experience if any would be an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Fiber Optic, SONET, DWDM, CWDM, Ethernet and Digital Video Transport technologies.
• Working knowledge of the design and implementation of telecom carrier network services such as Local/LD Voice, Private Lines, Gb E, Internet, MPLS, Wavelength services
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.

• Paid time off for volunteering
• Company matching contributions to charities you support

Growth & Development Opportunities:

• Self-driven career development programs (E.g. My Path program)
• Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs:

• Homewood employee & family assistance program o Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions o Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

Our commitment to the environment and diversity:

• 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. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

This is a hybrid work position and will require you to be in office three days per week.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Requisition ID: 316231

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Posting Notes: Technology