Join our team
The Wireless Access & Core Planning (WA&CP) team is shaping the future of TELUS’s wireless network through forward-looking planning, AI-driven insights, and engineering excellence. We’re a passionate team focused on driving network performance, optimizing investment, and enabling innovation through smart, data-informed decisions. Together, we plan and design a network that delivers seamless experiences, fuels growth, and supports TELUS’s vision of a connected future.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a results-driven Manager, Planning & Engineering Wireless to lead a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end wireless planning, capacity design, and engineering enablement. In this pivotal role, you will translate strategic vision into actionable plans that optimize spectrum utilization, maximize CAPEX efficiency, and future-proof TELUS's wireless network. You will drive geospatial analytics and GIS insights to enhance data-driven decision-making and provide enhanced visibility for internal and external stakeholders.
Your mission
Planning the wireless network activities to meet strategic growth, performance, and coverage goals
Aligning network plans across RAN, Transport, and Core to ensure consistency and synergy in execution
Collaborating across stakeholder groups to balance priorities, funding requirements, and technology evolution
Leveraging Data and AI tools to generate insights, model scenarios, and continuously improve network investment decisions
Leading and Developing a high-performing planning and engineering team that embraces innovation and technical excellence
Here's How
Strategic Planning & Execution
Develop and execute a clear strategic plan aligned with TELUS's wireless roadmap, integrating network capacity, coverage, and technology evolution
Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to align investment priorities with CAPEX targets
Technical Leadership
Guide spectrum and capacity modeling to inform RAN and Core investments
Oversee planning tools and automation development to enhance engineering efficiency
Collaborate with architects and design teams to evolve network topology and performance standards
Ensure planning data is accurate, consistent, and reflected across systems of record
Business Acumen & Innovation
Translate business requirements into actionable engineering plans
Provide reporting on coverage, utilization, and forecast accuracy to drive informed decision-making
Introduce advanced analytics, automation, and AI to streamline planning workflows
Encourage continuous improvement and technology adoption across the team
What you bring
University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
7+ years of experience in wireless network planning, engineering, or design
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale network planning programs
Strong understanding of RAN, Spectrum, and Core network technologies
Experience with forecasting, simulation tools, and geospatial analytics
Expert communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Intermediate experience in AI, automation, and data visualization tools
Great-to-haves
Prior experience working in a telecom planning or engineering leadership role within TELUS or similar operators
Familiarity with 5G SA/NSA, Open RAN, and Edge network evolution
Experience with Appian, Carto, Looker, BigQuery for network data automation
