Telecom Systems
CA$110,000 – CA$150,000 / yr base salary
Posted 4 May 2026
Advertised as “Telecom Systems Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | CA$110,000 – CA$150,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications (or related)
Study levelDiploma or higher
Project
The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.
Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
Position
The Telecom Systems Lead is responsible for ensuring all telecom and operational communication systems are designed, implemented, and transitioned into operations effectively. The position acts as a key liaison between project teams and operations, providing technical support, coordination, and validation throughout the project lifecycle, focuses on field communications, safety systems, and plant-level OT telecom infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities**:**
The successful applicant will:
- Support project delivery by ensuring telecom and operational systems (e.g., VoIP, PBX, SCADA, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, personnel safety monitoring, marine and terrestrial radio systems, etc.) are designed, configured, and implemented to meet day-to-day operational needs.
- Participate in requirement reviews, system design reviews, and system acceptance activities from an operations perspective.
- Ensure Telecom and OT systems meet operational requirements including reliability, usability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical oversight and support for telecom and OT systems throughout deployment, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness for plant operations.
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, project teams, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition of telecom and OT systems from project delivery to steady-state operations.
- Identify and report operational gaps or risks in proposed telecom and OT system designs or configurations and provide mitigation recommendations.
- Monitor system performance and assist in troubleshooting issues post-implementation.
- Maintain and update documentation including technical specs, configuration records, and operational procedures.
- Ensure integration with SCADA, DCS, and enterprise IT systems
- Coordinate, engage, and manage external service providers (e.g., telecom companies, intermediaries, and niche service vendors), including technical clarification, RFP preparation, technical evaluation and contract management, etc.