Telecom Team Lead

Telecom Team Lead

Company: GenCore Utilities Ltd.

Location: Markham, Ontario (In-Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About GenCore Utilities Ltd.

GenCore Utilities Ltd. delivers innovative engineering, design, and infrastructure solutions across the telecommunications, utilities, and energy sectors. We partner with leading organizations to develop and modernize critical infrastructure that supports connectivity, sustainability, and community growth throughout Canada.

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced Telecom Team Lead to provide technical and operational leadership for telecommunications infrastructure projects and support the continued growth of our Telecom Engineering and Design team.

Position Summary

The Telecom Team Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership, project oversight, and quality assurance for telecommunications design projects, including Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH), Outside Plant (OSP), broadband network expansion, and network modernization initiatives.

Reporting to VP of operations, the Telecom Team Lead will oversee the development and delivery of engineering and design packages, support client and stakeholder engagement, establish design standards, mentor team members, and ensure projects are completed in accordance with applicable client requirements, municipal regulations, industry standards, quality objectives, and project schedules.

This position requires a strong technical understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, project delivery, regulatory requirements, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for the planning, design, review, and delivery of telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Lead the development and review of High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for FTTH, OSP, ISP, and related telecommunications networks.
• Review and approve engineering and design deliverables, ensuring compliance with client specifications, municipal requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide guidance on cable routing, fibre allocation, splice planning, duct and conduit systems, network architecture, and capacity planning.
• Establish and maintain design standards, technical procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Evaluate engineering challenges and recommend practical, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.
• Well familiar with GIS data, field audits, LiDAR data, and other technical inputs to ensure accuracy and completeness of design deliverables.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Support project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and workload management.
• Facilitate design review meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholder feedback.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and potential delivery issues, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Monitor project progress and ensure the timely completion of deliverables.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Lead quality assurance and quality control reviews for telecommunications design packages and engineering documentation.
• Ensure project deliverables meet applicable regulatory, municipal, utility, client, and company standards.
• Review Municipal Consent applications, permitting documentation, utility crossing requirements, and supporting technical submissions.
• Support the preparation and review of Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and client satisfaction.
• Maintain document control, revision management, and project recordkeeping processes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, utility providers, municipal authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, project discussions, and technical presentations.
• Communicate project status, technical recommendations, risks, and solutions effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute technical expertise during proposal and pursuit activities.
• Foster positive working relationships and maintain a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in telecommunications engineering, OSP design, FTTH network design, broadband infrastructure, or related telecommunications projects.
• Experience providing technical leadership, project coordination, mentoring, or supervisory support within an engineering or design environment.
• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications network design principles, including fibre optic infrastructure, cable routing, network architecture, and construction practices.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD and telecommunications design software.
• Strong understanding of municipal permitting, utility coordination, and telecommunications infrastructure standards.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within established timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive telecommunications engineering experience, including demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex telecom infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, SpatialNET, NetX, SPIDAcalc, IKE Office, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar industry platforms.
• Experience supporting telecommunications service providers, utility companies, municipal infrastructure, or broadband deployment projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), or equivalent professional designation, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian telecommunications, utility, and construction standards.

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $70.000 – $80.000

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and internal equity considerations. Eligible employees may also participate in company benefit programs and other compensation initiatives, where applicable.

Why Join GenCore Utilities Ltd.

• Contribute to the development of critical telecommunications and utility infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Work alongside experienced engineering, design, and project management professionals.
• Participate in a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Access professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Help shape technical standards, project delivery excellence, and innovation within a growing organization.

Application Information

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence: GenCore Utilities Ltd. does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Accommodation Statement:

GenCore Utilities Ltd. is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable legislation.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

GenCore Utilities Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.