Civil Design Technician

Edmonton and Vancouver Island and Winnipeg, BC and Alberta and Winnipeg, Canada .
full-time . July 30, 2024

Description

Driftwood Communications is actively recruiting for Civil Design Technicians.

Location: EDMONTON & VICTORIA/VANCOUVER ISLAND & WINNIPEG

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

About Driftwood Communication

At Driftwood Communications Ltd., we are pioneers in the telecom industry, dedicated to designing, building, and activating comprehensive networks. Strategically headquartered in Saanichton, BC, we serve as a vital hub for Vancouver Island and maintain satellite offices throughout Western Canada to extend our reach. With a legacy spanning three decades, we specialize in delivering solutions that connect communities, empower businesses, and advance technology. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has established us as leaders in on-time delivery, superior workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

At Driftwood, we don’t just build networks—we build lasting relationships and drive innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our operations:

Community-Focused

We prioritize overall well-being, uniting our team, partners, and clients into a vibrant network of growth and shared success. Our collaborative spirit enriches our internal community and extends outward, fostering a legacy of partnership and collective achievements.

Excellence

We balance risk with resilience, transforming every challenge into an opportunity to exceed expectations. Our unwavering commitment to quality drives innovation and mastery of our craft, while each lesson propels us towards excellence.

Transparency

Our intentions are clear, with transparency guiding every action, from leadership decisions to teamwork. We empower every team member to tackle challenges honestly, trust their instincts, and pursue success with openness and accountability.

Position Overview

Review all assigned projects to ensure the scope of work from the client is completely understood, follow up with all stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, and answer any pertinent questions if required.
Determine all project stakeholders, and collect and record role and contact information details
Conduct site visits to collect data required to successfully complete assigned projects. This includes but not limited to:
Civil Survey of above ground utilities and structures using Trimble GPS units
Rodding and locating existing underground conduits
Performing site visits in client businesses to gather information to complete Inside Plant (ISP) builds as per the scope of work of the project
Site meetings with clients and developers as required
Travel as required
Prepare and layout of civil structure design including, but not limited to: New Development, Upgrades, Expansion, and Forced Relocations
Perform detailed design of telecommunications underground infrastructure
Review designs to ensure that they capture the entire scope of work being asked by the clients
Prepare and submit various types of permits and applications required for a project including, but not limited to:
Underground Infrastructure
Civil Permits
Municipal Road Use Permits (Other types as required)
Maintain copies of all project communications
Record all information and file documents for all projects to the established standards
Ensure schedule deadlines are adhered to and project deliverables are maintained
Follow company standards and procedures related to Health & Safety while performing assigned job duties
Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and work independently with limited supervision
Experience with AutoCAD, Office 360 and PDF Writers
Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment requirements
Remote role with travel to site as required.

Assets

Experience working within HFC Broadband Plant, Fibre to the Premise (FTTP), traditional cable and telephony design
Working knowledge of FTTP or CATV standards and architectures
Ability to create telecom documents, drawings, specifications.
Understanding of current aerial and underground construction practices and methodology
Familiarity with survey tools such as the IKE GPS or Trimble
AutoCAD experience
Spatial Net experience
Graduated from a Technical and or Engineering program or similar such as Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
Experience using a project management system (such as QuickBase) which are driven by Task assignments and tracking of project elements

Strengths

Positive Attitude
Team Player
Attention to detail
Strong Communication skills
Organizational Skills
The ability to multitask and shift priorities with little or no warning
The ability to work independently and with limited supervision while maintaining a high standard of work

Driftwood Communications supports the safety and wellbeing of employees by offering: 

Full-time positions
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package 
On-going training and development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Live-out Allowance
Cell Phone Allowance

If you are looking to step up in your career or are on the hunt for an exciting NEW career, then we may just have what you are looking for.

Driftwood Communications head office resides on the traditional territories of the Tsawout First Nations, and we are honoured to work closely with all local First Nations across Western Canada. As a company, we are committed to ensuring our workforce fairly reflects all the people of Western Canada and strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed, free of systemic barriers. Driftwood Communications welcomes everyone to contribute to our success and diligently selects the best candidate based on qualifications, skills, knowledge, and commitment.

Compensation

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!