Director of Network Operations
Hiring Manager
Murray Turner
Locations
Hybrid (H)
Worker Category
Full Time (F)
Worked in Country
Canada (CA)
Recruiter Name
Tessa Klein
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Lead the Network That?s Connecting the Prairies
Director of Network Operations | Hybrid ? Southern Manitoba / Southeastern Saskatchewan | RFNOW Inc.
It?s a pivotal moment at RFNOW. We?re building out the fiber networks that bring high-speed internet and telecommunications services to communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan ? and we?re looking for a Director of Network Operations to help shape what that infrastructure looks like for years to come.
If you thrive in a high-energy, high-performance environment where you actually get to influence strategy (not just execute someone else?s), where something new gets built every quarter, and where the work matters to real communities ? we?d love to talk to you.
The Role
Reporting to the VP, Network and Field Operations, you?ll own the day-to-day management of our fiber network and infrastructure, plus all technical activities for a fast-growing infrastructure-based telecom. This is hands-on leadership: you?ll direct new service development, network planning and engineering, build-out, operations, and performance assurance. You?ll manage the ICT portfolio that keeps our network reliable and our support services responsive.
In short ? real ownership of something that matters.
What You?ll Be Doing
Strategy & Execution
- Bring our telecom strategy to life in alignment with organizational goals
- Stay ahead of the curve on industry trends and emerging technologies
- Manage the technology services budget ? capital and operational ? for cost-effective outcomes
Infrastructure
- Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of phones, servers, internet, network security, and voice/data systems
- Keep the network reliable, secure, and scalable as we grow
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics
Team Leadership
- Lead a team of technology professionals ? technicians and support staff
- Coach, develop, and grow the people around you
- Build a collaborative, innovative culture
Project Delivery
- Run telecom projects end-to-end ? on time, on scope, on budget
- Manage resources, timelines, and stakeholder communication
Compliance & Security
- Ensure systems and practices meet regulatory and industry standards
- Implement and enforce security measures that protect our infrastructure
Operational Excellence
- Monitor performance and service metrics; turn data into improvements
- Develop policies and procedures that keep operations humming
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with other departments and senior leadership to understand needs and build solutions
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders ? updates, concerns, feedback
What You Bring
- Proven experience in a senior telecom management role (Director-level or equivalent)
- Deep hands-on experience with telecom systems ? VoIP, data networks, network security, outage management, POP sites, and NOCs
- Strong grasp of telecom regulations, compliance, and security standards
- A track record of leading and growing technical teams
- Strong project management chops with successful deliveries to point to
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving instincts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ? comfortable influencing at every level
- Solid budget and financial planning experience
Helpful but not required
- Bachelor?s degree in IT, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field
- Relevant certifications such as CISCO, CTNS, CISSP, or PMP
Work Setup
- Hybrid role, ideally based in southern Manitoba or southeastern Saskatchewan, with some in-office and in-community time, plus travel
- Comfortable presenting and conducting meetings
- Standard manual dexterity for desktop computer use
- Some overtime as projects require
What We Offer
- A competitive salary package
- An incredible work environment with real career advancement opportunities
- The chance to lead technical strategy at a company actively expanding its footprint
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to hear from you. Apply through our Career Centre, You can also visit www.rfnow.com/careers for more career info.
We're excited to hear from you!
RFNOW Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Applicants are welcome to request necessary accommodations throughout our employment process.
Pay Information
Currency
Canada Dollar (CAD)
Pay Type
Annual
Salary Range
100,000 - 130,000 CAD
Posting Questions
- Do you have 5+ Years of underground construction experience?
- It is required to pass a vulnerable person's check with the RCMP. Are you willing to provide this?
- Are you legally authorized to work in this country?
Additional Questions
- What is your desired salary?
- Did any of our employees inform you about this position?
- Do you want to tell us anything else about yourself?
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