Outside Plant (OSP) Designer - Pole Modelling (Contract Term Position) in Bedford

VistaCare is a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations, specializing in telecommunications infrastructure. We offer comprehensive services to plan, design, manage, and build telecommunication networks. With a focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

We are currently seeking an Outside Plant (OSP) Designer specializing in Pole Modeling to join our operations in a contract term position from April 2026 to the end of December 2026 in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The OSP Designer is responsible for planning and designing the external telecommunications infrastructure that supports fiber optic, copper, and coaxial network builds. This includes:

• Creating route designs
• Developing detailed construction drawings
• Conducting site surveys
• Ensuring all outside plant elements comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications

The role requires technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to building reliable, high-quality network infrastructure. This role requires a willingness to travel, work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and have a valid driver’s license and reasonable driver’s abstract.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform pole loading analysis to make recommendations to the responsible Professional Engineer.
• Review permit plans ensuring plans match the modeling.
• Perform peer reviews on pole modeling in various programs.
• 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.
• Field Survey / Data Collection (out of province rotational travel schedule as needed).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of some of the following programs: SPIDA Calc, Quick Pole, O-CALC, PLS-CADD, Auto-CAD, QGIS.
• Great computer skills and ability to learn new software with ease.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be able to prioritize as needed, in a deadline-driven environment.
• Highly analytical and proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• General understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of current construction practices is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Fibre Optic Network Infrastructure is considered an asset.

Additional Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check.
• The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid Drivers License (Class 5).
• Reasonable Drivers Abstract.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have flexibility to travel to work on a rotational basis as needed.

Experience Required:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annualized salary: $50K to $70K (pro-rated for the contract term April to December) and commensurate with experience and skill level.
• Weekly Pay.
• Group Insurance Benefits Package - 50% of Benefit Premiums paid for by the Company (Life Insurance, 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.