Outside PLANT; OSP Designer - CAD Specialist; Term Position

Position: OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP) DESIGNER - CAD Specialist (Contract Term Position)
Location: Halifax Bedford Basin

Bedford, Nova Scotia

Location & Duration
Contract term:
May 2026 to December 2026.

Position
Outside Plant (OSP) Designer specializing in CAD.

Job Summary
Responsible for planning and designing external telecommunications infrastructure, including route designs, detailed construction drawings, site surveys, and ensuring all outside plant elements comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform drafting in AutoCAD or other drafting software.

Transpose designs from one system into other database types.

Peer review finished drawing packages.

Read and interpret fibre network design drawings and outside plant records (data, maps).

Collaborate with other divisional teams to overcome project challenges and provide optimal solutions.

Conduct field survey and data collection (out of province as needed).

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license (Class
5) and reasonable driver’s abstract.

Willingness to travel; work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Ability to pass a criminal record/background check.

1–3 years of experience interpreting technical drawings, creating design documentation, or planning physical infrastructure in any engineering discipline. Telecom or fibre design experience is an advantage but not required.

Detailed knowledge of QGIS, Net/Network

X, Spatial Net, AutoCAD, Microstation, and network engineering concepts.

Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.

Detail‑oriented with good organizational and time‑management skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline‑driven environment.

Highly analytical, proven problem‑solving abilities, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

General understanding of construction documents, drawings, specifications, and current construction practices.

Knowledge of fibre optic network infrastructure is considered an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

Annualized salary: $50K to $70K (pro‑rated for the contract term). Salary commensurate with experience and skill level.

Weekly pay.

Group insurance benefits package – 50% of benefit premiums paid by the company (life, health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, etc.).

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

Employee discounts.

Employee referral bonus.

Free on‑site parking at Bedford Head Office.

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