Director of Planning & Engineering – Network Access & Standards

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About the role

  • Director of Planning & Engineering at TELUS, responsible for network infrastructure and planning. Leading engineering teams to optimize network performance and project execution across Canada.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures
  • Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
  • Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$131,000 - CA$197,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryCanada

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