Job Details Description The Manager, Network Planning is responsible for establishing Northwestel''s network investment plans so that they align with and enable the company''s strategic direction and long term goals with respect to revenue, marketing of new products, technology adoption, network optimization and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with the Senior Managers, and various Business Unit leaders as required, the Manager, Network Planning will insure technology plans reflect timing and capability requirements of the business.

In addition to establishing mid range and long range (3 year and 5 year) network technology and evolution plans, this position will provide: 1 year network implementation plan that has the necessary capital allocated and detailed enough for implementation by the design and implementation teams comprehensive list of standards and approved technology choices that will be used by the design and implementation teams Employment Equity Northwestelvalues diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity.

We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples.

Candidates must clearlyindicateon their application if they are First Nation, Inuit, or Mtis; a woman; a person with a disability; or a visible minority, if they wish to receive hiring preference.

Specific Accountabilities Business Planning (80% of the Role) Develop mid-range and long range network plans to support and align with Northwestels strategic direction (including its subsidiaries).

Develop plans including descriptions of the underlying business need and solution, as well as a High Level estimated project plan including resourcing, cost, timeline, and business value.

Assess technological business needs on a case by case basis, provide high level estimates of technology solutions and utilize that assessment to develop business cases for technological solutions Maintain technology menu through approving devices for specific applications including IOS versions and levels; chairing the technology committee; and maintain,



support and enforce technology approval process Develop and monitor the capital plan, which has a 4-year view and is required to enable the mid-range network plans and the 12-month implementation plan Contribute to strategic planning process and planning phases of technology projects in the organization Provides architecture and technology direction to all network related projects to ensure consistency and support of the mid and long range plans.

Capacity and Availability Management (10% of role) Responsible for managing capacity and availability of assets to ensure planners have information to develop technology business plans.

Provide support through Incident Management including assisting in resolution of any escalated incidents and resolution of reoccurring incidents or problems with the current network.

Manage lifecycle of various assets including active monitoring of asset utilization, capacity tracking, optimization and repurposing and release management including patching and configuration.

The incumbent is responsible for developing proposed network designs for review and consideration; creating detailed circuit orders based on network designs and documenting any as-built network construction.

Implementation (10% of the Role) Design and develop detailed plans according to company standards for capital projects including unit testing & exception handling, developing installation specifications and detailed cost estimates including support packages consisting of support procedures, training, spares and vendor support.

Provides third level technical support to various projects and areas of the organization Participate in ITIL change management including:



Submittal of Requests For Change including Methods of Procedures and Roll Back plans for Network Changes associated with project work and participation in Change Advisory Board meetings as Subject Matter Experts Knowledge and Skills Required A Skilled Engineer or can and will be registered/licensed as a Professional Engineer with a broad knowledge of the telecommunications industry; a minimum of 5 years practical experience in one or more of the subject areas; switching, transmission, satellite, civil, data or access; and an understanding of specific applications of telecommunications network technologies are required for this position.

Strong computer literacy, project planning, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Business acumen, a ''solution'' orientation, and insight into the financial/economic aspects of the telecommunications industry are a definite asset.

What We Offer You Health & Wellness Benefits, Pension Plan, Discounts Team Incentive Bonus Paid Vacation with a Vacation Travel Allowance Work-Life Balance Community Involvement Closing Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.

Posting will remain active until the position is filled.

As a safety conscious COR Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program.

We expect all employees toparticipatein our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications Skills Preferred Routing Protocols Some Knowledge Routers Some Knowledge Network Architectures Some Knowledge Network Technologies Intermediate LAN/WAN Some Knowledge IP networking Intermediate Core Network Intermediate Capital Management Some Knowledge Central Office Switching Some Knowledge DHCP Some Knowledge TCIP/IP Intermediate Behaviors Preferred Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group: Motivations Preferred Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals: Education Experience Licenses & Certifications

📌 Manager, Core IP Network Planning (Whitehorse)
🏢 NorthwesTel
📍 Whitehorse