System Planner

•Communication with internal or external customer to determine scope of project.
•Preliminary field survey to determine Scope of Work required. (Coax cable and/or fiber optic cable route planning & Survey of routes for feasibility of construction)
•Project costing.
•Preparation of Project Approval forms (CA/PIF/BOM).
•Issuing of “permit drawings” to Eng House contractors.
•Issuing RF design to either Eng Houses or in-house Designers.
•Detailed review of RF Designs / Powering, Permits, Splicing Assignments for conformance to our specifications and viability of construction
•Tracking of Markups and Permits from Submission to Approval.
•Prepare & Package all Drawings, Permits and Documentation to issue package to NI.
•Final review and Field Inspection of Package prior to issuing to NI.
•Ensure all as-built drawings are completed.
•Ensure RPATS Milestones are updated, including Contracted labor and notes.
•Work co-operatively with Planners, and local Permit Co-coordinators to maintain confidence and integrity in network records, drawings and maps.
•Review asbuilts for completeness once received.
•Learn and adhere to all applicable Health and Safety regulations, in accordance with legislation and related Company policies.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:
•Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project).
•Minimum 5 years’ experience in all aspects of CATV-Fibre or telecommunications planning and design processes and procedures.
•Knowledge of RF and fibre optic architecture and the fibre optic planning processes.

NICE TO HAVE (PREFERRED) SKILLS:
•Post-secondary diploma in one of the following is preferred: Electronics Technology, Data Communications or Civil Technology.
•Knowledge of CSA standards, MCR and utility standards, ESA 2204
•Demonstrated skills in AutoCAD, SpatialNet, RPATS and software based spreadsheets and databases would be an asset.
•Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.