Job Description

Xplore Inc. is looking for a Network Real Estate Specialist to join the Real Estate Team in Canada. The Network Real Estate Specialist will work to identify and negotiate agreements for communication sites suitable for the deployment of our fixed wireless broadband and fiber optics internet services. Working closely with the various teams within Xplore including, Fiber Planning Department and Project Managers. You will coordinate with external consultants and work with landowners Tower Hosts, this will include preparing lease Agreements, Amendments, Pole attachment agreements, Easements and working closely with Landowners, you will also work closely with the RF team and Fiber team to assess the locations broadcast suitability in any given region. You will be required to engage with town council members, municipalities or local representatives in efforts to secure locations inside various communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage Right of Way Agreements, Municipal Access Agreements, Joint Use Agreements and Easements for the installation of our fixed wireless and fiber optic infrastructures.
• Collaborate with Government agencies, land use authorities, and various third party entities in order to assess municipal requirements in accordance with acquisition timelines and expectations
• Coordinate tower site audits, investigation reports, and loading analysis with external geotechnical/ civil engineering vendors
• Experience preparing public consultation and industry notification documentation to ensure regulatory compliance as required
• Negotiate and execute easement, rights of way, and tower co-location agreements.
• Conduct municipal risk assessments upon receipt of files based on LUA\'s procedures and/or protocols
• Collaborate and coordinate telecommunication site selection processes for fixed wireless towers (including search ring, civil/RF qualification analysis, etc.)
• Manage site leasing and Real Estate agreements for the installation of macro, micro, small cell wireless telecommunication and fiber infrastructure at multiple site locations within a specific regional territory

• Prepare and present weekly status reports including budget and forecasts for various ongoing Network Real Estate projects.
• Ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic work environment while maintaining Network Real Estate objectives within defined time constraints
• Coordinate and monitor external Network Real Estate vendors, in order to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and schedule constraints

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum 3-5 years of Canadian experience in Telecommunication Site Acquisition/Real Estate within Canada
• Post-secondary education in Land, Business, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field
• Familiarity with process, protocol and regulations pertaining to Telecommunications Public Consultation and Indigenous Peoples consultation
• Strong working knowledge of Google Earth, Excel, graphics software, SharePoint and Teams
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to implement and maintain effective business practices
• Working knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction general practices an asset
• Fluent in French would be an asset
• An excellent communicator with a professional and objective outlook who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to travel when required
• Able to work outside of normal business hours when required

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Company Overview:

Xplore Inc. is Canada\'s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.

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