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Technology / Engineering

In our Technology Division, you are the heart of an advanced, reliable, and robust telecommunications network that delivers high-quality communications solutions to our customers. You plan, design, implement, and support our internal and external network infrastructure by deploying leading edge, cost-effective technology. SaskTel's Technology Division is responsible for the Strategy, Planning, Development, Implementation, and Support of all technology related to our Telecommunications infrastructure and services.

SaskTel is at a very exciting moment in our company history. 5G as well as the transition to Cloud technology is revolutionizing the Telecommunications industry. We are becoming more Agile as a company and transitioning to DevOps to gain further efficiencies. This allows for a very collaborative team environment across the Design and Evaluation of technology in close alignment with Implementation and Support, so that we have continuous feedback loops and improvement.

Professional Engineer

You'll review corporate planning and network information and evaluate existing network elements and new technology options. You develop, maintain, and issue Network Architecture plans, provide input into the development of network strategic plans and the development of the capital and operating budgets.  Engineers are typically located in Regina or Saskatoon.

Education and experience required:
  • Successful Professional Engineers will possess a university degree in Electronics Engineering or Electronic Information Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Software Systems Engineering, and the eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan. Preference is given to those with experience in telecommunications equipment and systems, plus knowledge of the planning process and economic cost studies.

Junior Engineer

You will have the opportunity to plan, design, implement, and support our internal and external network and services by deploying leading edge, cost-effective technology. You will work with SaskTel technical experts and our vendors to design and implement Service Provider Networks, Telco Cloud, and Automation. There will be significant focus on your continual development and achieving your P.Eng.

As a Junior Engineer at SaskTel, you will be placed within a technical team and paired with a SaskTel Engineer to provide mentorship and direction. Our goal is to leverage the knowledge and skills that you bring into SaskTel, as well as facilitate your growth in becoming a diverse Engineer in the Telco and Industry! You will be part of a small team of Engineers and Technologists. This team interfaces with Development groups, Technology Planners, Implementation and Support teams, Marketing and Sales teams, and numerous vendors. Junior Engineers will have opportunities to rotate through different areas of technology to broaden their expertise.

Education and experience required:
  • Engineering University degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Software Systems, Computer, or Physics, and qualified to register as a Professional Engineer or Member in Training.
  • General Knowledge in any of: telecommunications, cloud architectures and infrastructure, analytics, application development, automation.

Engineering Assistant (Provisioning)

You'll design, provision, document, support, and project manage network element implementation projects, customer data, and narrow and broadband service requests. You will ensure that our Core, Access, and Wireless networks are maintained and provide support to internal and external customers during the installation of new and existing technologies.

Education and experience required:
  • Diploma in Electronics Engineering or equivalent Diploma as recognized by Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists OR Level 30 Algebra, Geo-Trig and Physics supplemented with training in electronics

Technical Assistant (Advancing Technologies)

You'll provide advanced technical support to internal and external customers on core network elements, access elements, data networks, and wireless elements. You'll also educate internal and external customers on hardware, software, and firmware for new elements and systems and resolve issues with existing elements and systems.

Education and experience required:
  • Degree in Science majoring in Computer Science, Electronic Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering specializing in electronics or communication OR Technical Diploma in Data Processing or Computer Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology.

Got a question about careers at SaskTel?

Email us at sasktel.careers@sasktel.com
or
Call us at 1.866.742.6551 or 306.777.4220