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Engineering Assistant (Provisioning).Location: Regina, SK
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $29.55 - $43.04 Depends on education & experience.
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: 07/15/2024Competition Comments: Qualification 1)F applies.POSITION OVERVIEWDesigns, provisions, documents, supports and project manages network element implementation projects and customer data, narrow and broadband service requests. Ensures the integrity of SaskTel\'s Core, Access, and Wireless networks are maintained and provides support to internal and external customers during the installation of new and existing technologies.TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES(Not all inclusive or applicable to all assignments) * Designs, purchases and provides network elements, facilities and circuits (physical and virtual), to corporate network infrastructure and customer premises. Designs, develops and provides network implementation instructions, technical documents, business processes and drawings. Recommends and purchases maintenance spares and test equipment. Negotiates pricing, problem resolution, product enhancements and contracts with equipment vendors, contractors and customers.

• Provides project management and coordination from customer request to in-service within forecasted time frames and ensures the successful implementation and integration of network hardware and software into the existing network infrastructure. Provides project management of internal and external contractors.
• Provides technical support to other internal departments and external customers to ensure that sufficient capacity and infrastructure are in place for the successful completion of network projects and customer service requests.
• Provides technical support of network elements and narrow and broadband services requested by SaskTel customers. Accountable for the acceptance and configuration of equipment installations to ensure design, hardware, software and installation meets engineering specifications.
• Identifies and provides training requirements for new technologies. Coordinates timely training for appropriate groups as dictated by equipment installation schedules.
• Provides individual and project forecast for capital budgeting as well as project resource forecasting for Operations and Customer Services. Prioritizes and monitors spending to ensure the cost effectiveness of projects.
• Responsible for the capacity management of network elements and infrastructure. Provides, manages, and administrates virtual and physical assignments for network infrastructure and customer service records.
• Represents SaskTel by meeting with external groups and customers to analyze the customer\'s communication and business requirements. Recommends, designs, prices and provisions cost effective, innovative solutions that meet the customer\'s current and future needs.
• Develops specifications for and issues tenders and Requests for Proposal for the procurement of network and/or facilities equipment. Conducts new technology and equipment evaluation, testing and selection. Coordinates the evaluation and award process and finalizes negotiations with vendors and contractors.
• Provides technical support, network expertise, service development costing, and consulting services. Develops and writes network standards.
• Coordinates business unit workload and/or performs in charge duties as assigned. Provides training and mentorship of junior colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS * Technical Institute Diploma in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Diploma as recognized by Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists OR Level 30 Algebra and Geo-Trig 30 or Pre-calculus 30 AND Physics supplemented with electronics related training, and a thorough knowledge(typically gained through five years of design, procurement, configuration and implementation experience) of the subject matter in one or more of the following areas:

• Software controlled Digital and Carrier Voice Technologies.
• DC Power Networks including Rectifiers, Distribution, and Battery systems.
• Wireless Carrier Core, Base Stations, and Customer Premise systems.
• Transport/multiplex systems and IP routing/switching and access technologies.
• Customer Premise Systems to deliver Business Solutions and Services for Enterprise Customers and Wholesale Service Providers.
• Outside Plant Telecommunication networks including Fiber and Copper cable networks, support structures, underground formations and duct systems, equipment, and applicable Physical and Data Link technologies.
• DIV/IP MAX TV Head End, Standard and High Definition video, TV audio and terrestrial/satellite Broadcast networks and services.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and various software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with others, demonstrating ability to translate business drivers into technological requirements and effectively communicate using both business and technical terminology.
• Comprehensive analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate in a self-directed and team environment.
• Ability to lead, direct, coach and train others.
• Valid Driver\'s License.

#LI-POST.Flexible workplace options may be available..About SaskTel.SaskTel is the leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provider in Saskatchewan, with approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue and nearly 1.4 million customer connections including more than 654,000 wireless accesses, 257,000 wireline network accesses, 295,000 internet and data accesses, 111,000 maxTV service subscribers, and 77,000 security monitoring customers. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries offer a wide range of ICT products and services including competitive voice, data and Internet services, wireless data services, maxTV services, data centre services, cloud-based services, security monitoring services, advertising services, and international software and consulting services. SaskTel and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have a workforce of approximately 3,300 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). Visit SaskTel at .

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