Implementation Specialist

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This role has been posted in locations where we have a Rogers corporate site. We encourage qualified candidates from across the country to apply who can reasonably commute  to one of these locations.

As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are working from home, and are equipped to do so safely and efficiently.

The Implementation Specialist works closely with designers and network constructors to deploy Rogers’ FTTH networks in Service Expansion areas. They are responsible for delivering solutions and projects in a dynamic environment focused on network growth and technological advancements.

The successful candidates must be able to solve technical problems, QC designs and drive contractor performance as well as oversee quality control of service delivery. There will be a high level of interaction with customers, suppliers and employees, as well as the diversity of skills required, demand a high capacity in problem solving.

The responsibilities associated with the position are:

• Analyze and manage execution of all planning and construction tasks to support Service Expansion priorities.
• Manage dependencies, prerequisites and establish a sequence of activities at the task level. Make sure deadlines are met.
  • Align and ensure technical deliverables and materials for all activities.
  • Manage external contractors for all activities assigned to them.
  • Manage integration activities with internal partners.
  • Manage risk analysis and participate in mitigation plans.
  • Review and approval of scope changes
  • Follow up on quality and cost control.
  • Ensure the safety of the premises and the site.
  • Project the completion dates of the various tasks (Risk Planning).
  • Ensure that files are closed
• Support and participate in the organizational initiative

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in coordinating telecommunication and fibre optic network implementation projects or equivalent;
• Ability to work with technical documents (planning specification, plans and detail telecommunication engineering document);
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good knowledge of basic computer software;
• Must have sound understanding of all Health and Safety requirements for civil construction activity.
• Available for travel
• Valid driver's license.

As a condition of hire, all new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccinations against COVID 19. Any request for an exception under Human Rights legislation must be supported by evidence to be considered by Rogers on a case by case basis.

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Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Sperling Drive P.O. Box 8500 (160), Barrie, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 50%
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
Requisition ID: 250689
 
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