NOTE: OPP-2 Security Clearances could take approximately 10 weeks to process.

 

• Creation of technical documentation.

• Provide support to technical engineering team and Ministry partners to ensure informed design decisions are completed.

• Work with the project teams to ensure successful delivery for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) project.

 

 

• Demonstrates experience in working with large scale public safety radio systems that employ P25 trunking, encryption, conventional repeater, and simplex systems.

• Demonstrates experience in in-building radio systems.

• Demonstrates in depth understanding and knowledge of applicable standards, ISEDC regulations, TSB-88 for Radio Networks.

• Establishes detailed RF designs and sub-assembly performance specifications to fulfil the requirements of assigned general Unit specifications.

• Generates and presents design technical review material for various design reviews.

• Analyzes results and prepares project reports, makes recommendations within the scope of the project responsibility.

• Generates engineering and test related estimates for time required to complete pre-defined work scope.

• Supports the generation of RF technical proposals.

• Responsible for performing RF-parameter measurements.

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the essentials of a radio Network including backhaul and microwave, alarming, Networking.

• Analyzes of complaints issued by customers, compare with requirement, assess the results and provide recommendation to solve or address the problems.

• Create user community transition plan that balances operational impacts while meeting end-state timelines. 

• Documenting work instructions, training aids, communications to support knowledge transfer. 

• Create and deliver client engagement presentations and supporting material to assist programs to be ready to transition to a new radio network.

• Completing work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is required. A strong preference is given to individuals with an academic specialization in RF. 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in wireless telecom industry.

• Advanced knowledge of P25 and LMR RF networks including radio and/or telecommunications systems.

• Strong understanding and experience working on GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE/NR.

• Good technical understanding of P25, DMR, Analog air interface protocols.

• Strong background on radio network design for LMR.

• Knowledge of RF hardware systems and testing equipment.

• Experience designing RF components, especially power amplifiers, antennas, antenna systems including multi-coupling.

• Must possess an in-depth working knowledge of antennas, reflectors transmission line theory, amplifiers, power amplifiers, and RF modulation.

• Excellent understanding of radio propagation principles for wireless spectrum.

• Good theoretical understanding of Tx/Rx Radio, Antenna system design including RF point to point transmissions (microwave).

• Knowledge of practical RF system considerations such as path loss calculation, cascade noise figure, and intercept point.

• Highly developed interpersonal and consultation skills with the ability to negotiate outcomes when parties are not aligned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in training communication.

 

Criteria Ratings MUST TOTAL 100

 

Public safety radio or telecommunications infrastructure experience in a large public sector entity

50 points

• Hands-on experience with RF Test Equipment - spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and noise figure analyzers.

• Understanding of RF radiation safety and Canada SC6 standard.

• Strong knowledge of radio communication and messaging protocols.

• Working experience with TCP/IP protocols.

• Knowledge of radios installation and testing expertise.

• Working knowledge of network KPI and parameters (Motorola).

• Worked proficiently with Planet RF Planning tool.

• Excellent writing skills in English language. 

• Experience leading teams and of working on a project team to deliver high profile initiatives.

• Experience with computer and software applications for development of process workflows, guides and supporting materials including presentation software.

• Expert use of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

 

Technical Skills

25 points

• Strong experience of working on/in public safety radio/ telecommunication infrastructure domain. 

• Experience of projects involving, network design, RF design, and network implementation.

• Demonstrated experience in understanding subscriber user experience is managed and maintained across legacy and new systems.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills.

• A team player with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

• Experience reviewing and ensuring submitted documentation is complete and accurate.

• Experience developing and presenting briefing notes, status reports, communications, team & executive presentations.

• Excellent facilitation skills, Interpersonal and consultative skills. 

• Demonstrated good problem-solving and organizational skills, and awareness of emerging technology trends.

 

Relationship Management and Communications

25 points

• Solid experience in building and maintaining client relationships.

• Highly developed interpersonal and consultation skills with the ability to negotiate outcomes when parties are not aligned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in training communication.  

• Experience drafting and presenting materials for executive review at the senior leadership level.

 

Knowledge Transfer

• Completed Deliverables details.

• Processes used for Developing deliverables.

• Artifacts collected / created.

• Project Manager / Team members.

• 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.