Senior Planner-Network (Wireless RAN) 

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Location:  Saskatoon or Regina, SK  
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary: $94,128 - $125,505 (based on education and experience)  
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time  
Closing Date: 01/30/2025 

Competition Comments: Position can be located in Saskatoon or Regina. This position is considered a technical career path position within SaskTel’s Technical Career Path Program. The program provides a parallel career path for technical management employees that promotes and supports the development of the high performance work environment critical to SaskTel's success. SaskTel’s Technical Career Path Program offers an opportunity to progress to higher salary bands.

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible for the strategic direction of the Network Business Plan and the leadership of the Integrated Concept Plan. This includes the development of integrated network architecture plans using appropriate technologies for the economic and orderly installation, extension, rearrangement of the SaskTel Radio Access Network.  Also accountable for developing plans for special projects as required. Leads & coaches team members to accomplish workgroup objectives.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Leads review of Corporate planning information (e.g. Strategic Plans, policy programs, marketing directives, etc.) and network information (e.g. traffic capacity reports and forecasts to determine future corporate service offerings.  Responsible to evaluate existing network elements to determine their suitability to cost effectively deliver the present and future corporate service offerings and network requirements. This includes operating expenses, obsolescence of existing technologies and service delivery issues.
2. Responsible for evaluation of new technology options to determine their suitability to cost effectively deliver future services and network requirements. This includes the timely migration to new technologies and the removal of older technologies. Technology
evaluation is in conjunction with vendor presentations and Standards recommendations.
3. Responsible to develop, maintain, and deliver network architecture plans for network projects or initiatives.  These integrated concept plans consider and address issues with the access, wireline and wireless networks.  The plans will include the proposed technology evolution based on the approved direction of the Strategic Plan, and, will include all alternatives and options considered.  After approval, the Network Planner communicates the technology timing and direction to Implementation/Capacity Planners, Concept Planners and Provisioners.
4. Coordinates team input into the development of network strategic plans by providing costing model information, services impact analysis on our existing and proposed network.  Also provides assistance and direction to other staff within the workgroup.
5. Initiates & coordinates input into the development of Capital and Operating Budgets and conducts economic studies and evaluations as required.
6. Responsible for completion of or participation in special projects as required by SP&D, other SaskTel departments, Aliance fora, and SaskTel International.
7. Trains & mentors planning team members, coaching with expert knowledge of technologies & network architecture evolution.
8. Maintain expert knowledge of current technologies & emerging industry trends, and their practical application to the SaskTel network.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. University Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Electronic Information Systems Engineering OR Technical Institute diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology with three years related experience.
2. Knowledge and experience in various technologies including digital transmission/multiplex, data communications, switching, access technologies, frame and cell switching, LAN/WAN, networking, transmission and IP/Multimedia protocols and Network Management.
3. Strong ability to verbally convey information clearly, concisely and logically in order to consult, facilitate, lead people and provide feedback
4. Knowledge and experience in conducting and analyzing economic studies.
5. Good communications skills both written and verbal and the ability to influence and deal effectively with others.

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This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan’s leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel’s Benefits.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at selection.staffing@sasktel.com.