Role Summary

Requirements: 

• Physically able to perform an active job with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs;
• Physically able to hand dig holes around poles;
• Must become pesticide certified for handling pole treatment chemicals (training and certification materials to be provided by Encepta);
• Has a current Class 5 or equivalent driver’s license without major contraventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret outside and/or inside plant infrastructure data;
• Perform frequent analysis of data points, data comparison, and data clean-up, predominantly using Excel and GIS platforms;
• Perform site visits to collect measurements, observations, photos, and GPS capture of specified assets and/or utilities; 
• Assist with coordination of work locations, schedules and completeness;
• Troubleshoot issues and perform quality assurance on data captured;
• Use GIS to add to, modify, or create web maps for use by other staff;
• Upload, edit, and analyze project data into databases shared with client;
• Assist with creating project deliverables (spreadsheets, maps, etc.) to send to clients;
• Walk-out to neighbourhoods or rural areas with mobile devices and/or survey tools to collect GPS and other data for telephone poles and/or civil structures and utilities;
• Communicate effectively with partners, contractors, and other external stakeholders and work collaboratively to mitigate issues; 
• Maintain respectful behaviour while interacting with the public during data collection and site visits;
• Work effectively outside in all weather conditions;
• Communicate with team members working in adjacent neighbourhoods;
• Exercise subjective decision-making and problem-solving;
• Work alongside a team lead and coach to help progress you through the job;
• Teach other team members about Encepta processes and procedures;
• Research and develop new processes and technology;
• Uphold and promote adherence to Training, Operating and Health & Safety Procedures;
• Travel is required as projects progress throughout Western Canada;
• Other duties as required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• 1-3 years' relevant experience, ideally in Telecommunication Field;
• C.Tech, EIT Designation or Journeyman trades certification (not required, consideration for advancement to this position) or equivalent combination of experience and training;
• Understands and applies core concepts of Telecommunications Outside and/or Inside Plant Design;
• Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Meet, Google Sheets, Google Drive) or equivalent Microsoft apps;
• Able to work effectively on computer and smart devices such as tablets and smartphones on both Android and Apple platforms;
• Demonstrates a cross-functional ability to perform data collection and analysis in at least two Encepta fielding roles;
• Read and understand telecommunication network drawings;
• Ability to complete varied tasks independently; 
• Proven experience in capturing and accurately verifying data and information;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities;
• Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to clearly explain issues;
• Ability to work efficiently on time-sensitive projects with changing deliverables and priorities;
• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to detail and quality assurance;
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, diverse team environment;
• Courteous and amiable customer service approach to the public;
• Can clearly communicate field observations back to designers/project leads;
• Comfortable walking and working in public and/or remote work environments;