Outside Plant Designer - Cad Specialist Job at VistaCare Communications (Bedford)

Job Description

The OSP Designer is responsible for planning and designing the external telecommunications infrastructure that supports fiber optic, copper, and coaxial network builds. This includes creating route designs, developing detailed construction drawings, conducting site surveys, and ensuring all outside plant elements comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role requires technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to building reliable, high‑quality network infrastructure.

Job Responsibility

Perform drafting in AutoCAD or other drafting software
Transpose designs from on system into other database types
Peer reviews on finished drawing packages
Read and interpret fibre network design drawings, and outside plant records (data, maps)
Collaborate with other divisional teams to overcome project challenges and provide optimal solutions
Field Survey / Data Collection (out of province as needed)
Planning and designing the external telecommunications infrastructure that supports fiber optic, copper, and coaxial network builds
Creating route designs, developing detailed construction drawings, conducting site surveys, and ensuring all outside plant elements comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications

Requirements

1–3 years of experience interpreting technical drawings, creating design documentation, or planning physical infrastructure in any engineering discipline
Detailed knowledge of some of the following programs: QGIS, Network Engineer, NetworkX, Spatial Net, Auto-CAD, Microstation
Great computer skills and ability to learn new software with ease
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management skills
Must be able to prioritize as needed, in a deadline-driven environment
Highly analytical and proven problem-solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
General understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specifications
Valid Drivers License (Class 5)
Reasonable Drivers Abstract
Must have flexibility to travel to work on rotational basis
Willingness to travel
Work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Must be authorized to work in Canada
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Nice to have

Knowledge of current construction practices is considered an asset
Knowledge of Fibre Optic Network Infrastructure is considered an asset
Experience with telecom or fibre design is an advantage but not required

What we offer

Weekly Pay
Group Insurance Benefits Package - 50% of Benefit Premiums paid for by the Company (Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability etc.)
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus
Free on-site parking at Bedford Head Office

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