Transport Network Designer

at  Rogers Communications

Toronto, ON, Canada -

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Immediate11 Sep, 2024Not Specified11 Jun, 20243 year(s) or aboveBusiness Value,Project Teams,Dwdm,Visio,Network Diagrams,Network Engineering,Access,Internet,Excel,Technology,Fiber Optic,Ethernet,Network Services,Video Transport,Oral CommunicationNoNo
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Description:

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:
The Optical Transport Network Planning & Design Department is responsible for planning, budgeting, capacity management, design, Lab testing and initiating implementation of the Wireline Optical Transport Network to meet the needs of Wireline, Wireless, IT, Video, Media, Enterprise and voice and data services. Reporting to the Optical Transport Planning & Design Manager, the Optical Transport Planner will be accountable for the quotation, assessment, development, planning, designing and overseeing implementation of designs that meet business demands. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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
  • 3-5 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, GbE, Internet, MPLS, Wavelength services
  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to translate technical designs into high level network diagrams
  • Excellent written and oral communication, prioritizing and relationship building skills
  • Proven problem solving, analysis, planning, budgeting and forecasting skills
  • Independent self-starter and quick learner who is able to work well under pressure and tight timelines
  • Ability to present information and advice internal and external customers on proposed ideas, products or solutions.
  • Ability to advise on technical problems and review work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
  • Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
  • Ability to provide technical advice and coach project teams through technical issues.
  • Ability to make decisions and recommendations governed by general policy.
  • Ability to modify established guide lines, advise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations.
  • Ability to work from assigned objectives, relative priorities and critical areas that impinge on work of other units.
    Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Access); NRM experience would be an asset.
    Schedule: Full time
    Shift: Day
    Length of Contract: No Selection
    Work Location: 8200 Dixie Rd (341), Brampton, ON
    Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
    Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
    Requisition ID: 311021
    At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.
    Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.
    Posting Notes: Technolog

Responsibilities:

  • Supports Principal/Senior Transport Planners in Capacity planning & management of optical transport network.
  • Coordinates and schedules the work for the Optical Transport Planning and Design department.
  • Creates PIF’s to secure funding
  • Supports Optical Transport roadmap, topology and capacity dimensioning specifications & guidelines.
  • Creates less complex Engineering planning specifications for the optical transport augments, expansions, renewals, optimizations, and new nodes & sites.
  • Provides Optical Transport Quotes for Business Units and Departments for special projects, including Fibre cost provided by OPE and triggers EPS/EDS once approved by internal customers.
  • Supports Optical transport equipment life cycle management.
  • Interface and coordinate with other Rogers divisions primarily Wireline, Wireless and EBU 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.
  • Integrate new sites into the transport network.
  • Ensure that specifications/plans have been engineered to acceptable standards.
  • Assist in the development of the 1-3 year Transport network plan and capital budget.
  • Assist in ensuring engineering plans are well understood and carried out as specified. Identify critical issues and develop solutions.
  • Assist in ensuring 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.
  • Assist in accurately documenting details of Rogers Transport Network topology.
  • Assist in preparing technical presentations and proposals on the Rogers Transport Network.
  • Assist in providing technical advice and coach project teams through network technical issues.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT Software - Network Administration / Security

Networks

Diploma

Engineering

Proficient

1

Toronto, ON, Canada