Director of Planning & Engineering (Network Access & Standards)

TELUS • Vancouver, BC, CA • 4w ago

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

TELUS is seeking an experienced Director of Planning & Engineering to support our network access and sustainment operations, as well as the multi-year transformation of our network infrastructure. You will work with planning, design, and engineering teams on network access infrastructure, outside plant relocations, standardization of power & cooling systems, and network efficiency initiatives that sustain and enhance our telecommunications network performance. In this critical role, you'll help ensure that TELUS reliably and efficiently delivers telecommunications services to millions of customers across Canada.

What you’ll do

Strategic Planning & Vision: Develop and execute comprehensive network build strategies aligned with corporate goals market demands, and regulatory requirements
Engineering Leadership: Lead a team of engineers and technical specialists in designing, planning, and optimizing network architectures for maximum efficiency and scalability
Network Planning: Direct the planning and execution of outside plant infrastructure including aerial and underground fibre deployments; ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Network Transformation: Develop a long term strategy for network transformation opportunities that complement our corporate goals and drive towards network efficiencies and optimizations
Power & Cooling Standards: Establish and enforce power distribution and cooling infrastructure standards across all network facilities; ensure redundancy, reliability, and energy efficiency in power management systems
Project Oversight: Manage the planning requirements for multiple large-scale fibre deployment projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining quality design standards
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Marketing, Finance), external partners, municipalities, and regulatory bodies to facilitate smooth project execution
Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce capital expenditure and operational costs while maintaining network performance and reliability; optimize network and power infrastructure designs for cost-effectiveness
Technology Innovation: Stay current with emerging fibre technologies, OSP methodologies, and power/cooling solutions; recommend adoption of innovations that enhance competitive advantage

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related field) or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience in telecommunications, fibre network engineering, or related infrastructure industries
5+ years in a leadership management role overseeing large-scale projects and teams
Proven track record of successfully planning and executing fibre build-out projects at scale, including OSP design and deployment
Strong knowledge of fibre optic technologies, network design, and telecommunications standards
Expertise in outside plant (OSP) engineering, including aerial and underground fibre installation methodologies
Demonstrated knowledge of power distribution standards, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure (HVAC, liquid cooling) for network facilities
Excellent project management skills with experience managing budgets exceeding $50M
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships
Strong problem solving capabilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Great-to-have

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
Experience with FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) or FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises) deployments
Specialized certification in OSP design or fibre network engineering
Knowledge of power management systems, energy efficiency optimization, and green infrastructure standards
Experience with modular data center and edge computing infrastructure
Knowledge of Canadian regulatory environment (CRTC, provincial regulations, municipal bylaws)
Experience with network design software, Myworld GIS mapping tools, and OSP planning software
Background in managing vendor relationships and procurement
Experience in the Canadian telecommunications industry
PEng certification (Professional Engineer)

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope. #LI-Remote