Radio Systems Designer

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

Job Description and Responsibilities:

RF background

• Responsible for the RF engineering design and system performance of wireless networks.  
• Radio systems and new sites design and integration lead for GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE & NR
• Applies propagation theory, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory to select tower antenna placement, height, site configuration and power to maximize coverage, capacity and performance of the network.
• Conduct EMF analysis to comply with ISED/SC6 Regulations

Team Work

• Assist in developing design guidelines, devise new approaches, conduct technical studies and improve standard engineering processes.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders from other engineering disciplines (ex. Planning, Core Networks, Network Implementaion, Real Estate,  OSS, PMO, Operations and NOC, etc)
• Project management, planning and resource management

Leadership

• Ability to provide leadership to a team of radio engineering including progress monitoring, coaching, mentoring, and effective upward reporting.
• Training of new and existing staff.  Review work for technical accuracy and adequacy

Reporting

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Work effectively with equipment and service vendors and provide executive level professional presentations of engineering results and recommendations

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in wireless telecom industry
• University Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications)
• Professional Engineering designation
• Radio wireless network design and RF engineering project lead
• Strong understanding and experience working on GSM/UMTS/HSPA/ LTE & NR
• Good technical understanding of TDMA, WCDMA and OFDMA air interface protocols
• Excellent understanding of radio propagation principles including, but not limited to the following bands; 600MHz, 700MHz, 800MHz, 1900MHz, AWS, 2.5GHz and 3.5/3.8GHz and mmWave.
• Good theoretical understanding of Tx/Rx Radio and Antenna system design
• Worked proficiently with  Info Vista/Planet RF Planning tool (or equivalent)
• Understanding of RF radiation safety and Canada SC6 standard
• Excellent communicator – Bilingual (French and English) to collaborate with colleagues on a national scale.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel (macros) et Access, SQL is asset
• Valid driver's license

​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 800, Gauchetiere O, Bureau 4000-Place Bonaventure - Montreal(182), Montreal, QC 
Travel Requirements: None
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, and Driver's Abstract  
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
Requisition ID: 326974

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Posting Notes:  Technology