Network Planner - #1786503

Designated office:

6080 Young Street,

Halifax, NS

This position is:

Hybrid, at least 3 days per week in office

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Eastlink is looking for an Access Engineering IP Planner that will be part of our Engineering, Capacity Management Planning team. The Access Engineering IP Planner will be responsible for managing and implementing IPs on Eastlink’s hybrid fiber coax (HFC) and passive optical network (PON) access networks. A strong knowledge of IP networking is a requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor IP usage on internet access network elements
• Manage the allocation and optimal usage of IP blocks
• Head projects related to the distribution of IPs
• Aid in the deployment of the access network architecture
• Aid in the development and documenting standards and strategies for the Internet Access Network
• Create regular reports for senior management on the capacity of the Access Network Elements
• Provide support to operational teams with new technologies and best practices

As the ideal candidate, you are comfortable balancing multiple projects and delivering on several deadlines simultaneously. You are exceptionally organized; you can handle stressed in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. You have the skill sets required to establish effective relationships with peers, management and other business relationships. Highly creative and solution-focused, you can challenge the status quo and negotiate well.

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

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