Job Description

Location:
Scarborough, ON, CA, M1H 3J3 Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA St John's, NL, CA Vancouver, BC, CA Ottawa, ON, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA Halifax, NS, CA
Req ID: 50767
Jobs by Category: Technology Solutions
Job Function: Technology
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Regular

Join our team

The Wireless Access & Core Planning (WA&CP) team is shaping the future of TELUS's wireless network through forward-looking planning, AI-driven insights, and engineering excellence. We're a passionate team focused on driving network performance, optimizing investment, and enabling innovation through smart, data-informed decisions. Together, we plan and design a network that delivers seamless experiences, fuels growth, and supports TELUS's vision of a connected future.

What you'll do

We are seeking a results-driven

Manager, Planning & Engineering Wireless

to lead a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end wireless planning, capacity design, and engineering enablement. In this pivotal role, you will translate strategic vision into actionable plans that optimize spectrum utilization, maximize CAPEX efficiency, and future-proof TELUS's wireless network. You will drive geospatial analytics and GIS insights to enhance data-driven decision-making and provide enhanced visibility for internal and external stakeholders.

Your mission

Planning the wireless network activities to meet strategic growth, performance, and coverage goals Aligning network plans across RAN, Transport, and Core to ensure consistency and synergy in execution Collaborating across stakeholder groups to balance priorities, funding requirements, and technology evolution Leveraging Data and AI tools to generate insights, model scenarios, and continuously improve network investment decisions Leading and Developing a high-performing planning and engineering team that embraces innovation and technical excellence

Here's How

Strategic Planning & Execution

Develop and execute a clear strategic plan aligned with TELUS's wireless roadmap, integrating network capacity, coverage, and technology evolution Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to align investment priorities with CAPEX targets

Technical Leadership

Guide spectrum and capacity modeling to inform RAN and Core investments Oversee planning tools and automation development to enhance engineering efficiency Collaborate with architects and design teams to evolve network topology and performance standards Ensure planning data is accurate, consistent, and reflected across systems of record

Business Acumen & Innovation

Translate business requirements into actionable engineering plans Provide reporting on coverage, utilization, and forecast accuracy to drive informed decision-making Introduce advanced analytics, automation, and AI to streamline planning workflows Encourage continuous improvement and technology adoption across the team

What you bring

University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field 7+ years of experience in wireless network planning, engineering, or design Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale network planning programs Strong understanding of RAN, Spectrum, and Core network technologies Experience with forecasting, simulation tools, and geospatial analytics Expert communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Intermediate experience in AI, automation, and data visualization tools

Great-to-haves

Prior experience working in a telecom planning or engineering leadership role within TELUS or similar operators Familiarity with 5G SA/NSA, Open RAN, and Edge network evolution Experience with Appian, Carto, Looker, BigQuery for network data automation Salary Range: $110,000-$166,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 20%
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as:


Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and 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 And much more ...

A bit about us

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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.


Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.