Telecommunications Designer

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, ca, Remote

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

We are seeking a Telecommunications Designer based remotely in Northern BC (Prince George region preferred) to support ongoing fibre and copper network programs across the region. To be eligible for this role you must live near the Prince George area as you will need to regularly be on site at projects in the region. 

This role combines drafting and detailed design responsibilities and requires a technically strong designer capable of working independently while supporting field validation and construction coordination activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to outside plant (OSP) network design, site assessments, and the preparation of construction-ready documentation supporting regional infrastructure deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed OSP fibre and copper network designs
• Prepare construction-ready drawings and documentation
• Perform drafting and design activities in support of network deployments
• Conduct site visits and field validation to support design accuracy
• Coordinate with internal planners, designers, and construction teams
• Review and update as-built documentation as required
• Support ongoing network expansion and upgrade initiatives across Northern BC

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of telecommunications OSP drafting and design experience
• Experience with fibre network deployments
• Strong understanding of outside plant design principles
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent design software
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Willingness to conduct site visits within Northern BC and currently located in the Prince George area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Drivers license and access to a vehicle

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in rural or northern environments
• Familiarity with aerial and underground fibre construction practices
• Experience supporting large-scale network infrastructure projects

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:  

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week  
• Employee and Family Assistance Program  
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution  
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees  
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode   
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada  
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience  
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills  

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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