Design Specialist II (Integrated Planning)

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Req ID: 32466

Jobs by Category: Technology Solutions

Job Function: Network & Engineering

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Join our team

The Integrated Planning team within Customer Network Planning (CNP) is in charge of TELUS end-to-end network plans and corresponding investments across all technology domains.

We synchronize planning capabilities across TELUS’ world-leading networks to realize transformative technologies, optimize investments, and simplify our delivery model while maximizing our business outcomes and offering best-in-class customer experience.

We are passionate about building the best broadband network in the world for our customers and we believe it is only possible with the best collaborative, empowered and diverse team.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

As an Integrated Planner you will be at the forefront of the development of our 5-year network plan across wireless and wireline technologies, synchronizing all planning teams to optimize network deployments and drive the best outcomes for our customers.

You will leverage your technical knowledge of telecommunications including 5G, Fibre and virtualization combined with your strategic thinking and planning skills to help shape the future of TELUS’ award-winning network.

Your passion for technology, business acumen and collaborative leadership will help you foster relationships with multiple business units to ensure strong alignment across planning teams, technology roadmaps and business outcomes.

Here’s how

Develop integrated network plans in collaboration with network planning teams across TELUS
Synchronize deployments to optimize our capital investment while maximizing outcomes
Articulate end-to-end capital programs in a compelling way to help secure funding and facilitate trade-offs
Run network scenarios analysis and clearly recommend options based on sound business cases
Spearhead continued improvements of tools and processes leveraging automation to simplify our delivery
Drive strategic alignment through strong partnerships with stakeholders, including strategy, DevOps, program management, product development and finance
Prepare and deliver presentations to the executive team on key strategic opportunities and updates

Qualifications

Familiar with network planning and engineering in a service provider environment
Strong knowledge in 5G, LTE, IP, Fibre, Virtualization technologies
Good understanding of GIS (Geographic information systems)
Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to turn complex ideas into simple concepts/plans
Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills to obtain commitment from cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal presentation skills to leaders at all levels within the organization
Recognized as having strong business and financial acumen
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
2+ years of experience as part of a network planning, engineering or software development team

Great-to-haves

Experience in capital planning
Dashboard visualization and workflow tools
Experience working in cloud environment i.e. GCP

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Technology Solutions

We’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

5G
TELUS’s fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications

6
Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

1
Million active users logging into My TELUS per month (consumer mobility).

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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