Kanata, ON (on-site)

• ATTENTION, ACCOMPLISHED LEADERS!

  We are on a critical mission to deliver robust telecom connectivity across Nunavut and Northern
  Quebec, and we need a proven leader to serve as Manager of Network & Field Operations inOttawa. This role demands strategic oversight of our Network Operations Center (NOC) and field operations teams, ensuring seamless connectivity in some of Canada’s most challenging regions. On-site duty in Ottawa is mandatory to foster team unity and drive operational excellence.

  We seek candidates with exceptional leadership, accountability, and a mission-driven mindset to oversee a complex operation. You will be interviewed by one of our seasoned leaders with deep experience in Northern Canada’s unique challenges, ensuring alignment with our goals.

• YOUR MISSION OBJECTIVES:

  • Provide strategic leadership for field operations, and 24/7 NOC operations ensuring reliability, fault management, and service restoration.
  • Guide a team of field operations and NOC technicians fostering collaboration and
    operational excellence.
  • Set performance standards, reward excellence, and address deficiencies.
  • Authorize critical actions, oversee troubleshooting, and drive strategic solutions.
  • Develop training programs and automation to enhance team efficiency and readiness.
  • Deliver detailed reports to anticipate and prevent service disruptions in demanding environments

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proven leadership in high-stakes environments, ideally managing teams of engineers/technicians or similar technical groups.
  • Strong character, with a sense of urgency, accountability, and mission focus.
  • Experience in telecommunications / network operations (e.g., fault management, surveillance) is necessary; adaptability is key.
  • Expertise in managing remote teams, fostering trust and collaboration across
    geographies.
  • Exceptional decision-making skills under pressure, with a focus on rapid assessment
    and resolution.
  • Comfortable working on-site in Ottawa in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • On-site duty required, no remote assignments

  Selected candidates:

  Will be invited to a rapid 15-minute video interview to demonstrate your leadership and strategic mindset. Dates to be confirmed.

• 1. Leadership in High-Stakes Environments:

  Describe a time when you led a team of engineers or technical professionals in a high-pressure, mission-critical situation. What was your role, and how did you ensure success?

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• 2. Managing Remote Teams:

  How have you successfully led or collaborated with geographically dispersed teams? What strategies did you use to ensure effective communication and trust

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• 3. Technical Oversight:

  What experience do you have overseeing network operations (e.g., fault management, surveillance, configuration)? If limited, how would you quickly adapt to lead these functions?

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• 4. Rapid Decision-Making:

  Provide an example of a time you made a rapid, informed decision to address a critical operational issue. What was your process, and how did it impact the outcome?

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• 5. Mission Alignment:

  Why are you motivated to lead our field operations and NOC teams in delivering telecom connectivity to Northern Canada? How does your background align with this mission?

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