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Regional Manager, Field Operations
Barrett Xplore Inc. (BXI)
Location: Quebec

Headquartered in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Barrett Xplore Inc. operates Xplornet Internet Services, Canada's largest rural broadband provider, with customers and dealers in every province and territory. Barrett Xplore Inc. aims to bridge the urban/rural digital divide by ensuring that every Canadian, regardless of where they live, has access to broadband, thereby enabling them to compete effectively in the global economy and gain access to essential government and educational services. Barrett Xplore Inc. employs over 400 people across Canada and maintains Customer Contact Centre's in Woodstock, NB and Fredericton, NB. www.xplornet.com 

We are currently recruiting a Regional Manager, Field Operations for the Quebec region, working out of a home office based in Quebec to support the geographic market area.

The Regional Manager, Field Operations will bring expertise in field service with focus on wireless access technologies to a team responsible for the support, and maintenance of wireless ISP services infrastructure. This is a working management role. You will manage the Regional team of Field Operations Managers and Field Operations Technicians. You will also be responsible for in field technical support issues, software and hardware implementation, technical support of Dealers and their Installers. You will work closely with the Engineering team during site deployment and act as a Construction project manager liaising between Engineering and Network Operations. This position reports to the VP of Field Operations.

Key requirements include:

  • Completion of related post-secondary diploma/degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the operation of fixed wireless LAN and WAN environment, with a broad knowledge of IT and business processes required in support of a wireless ISP environment.
  • Sound knowledge of Motorola Canopy products and methodologies is an asset.
  • CCNA/equivalent certification or relevant work experience with IP networks would be beneficial.
  • Basic telecommunications construction knowledge with a proven ability and desire to work in the field.
  • Well developed managerial, negotiation, project management and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a team environment, yet have the ability to work independently with minimal direction in a high stress, physically demanding environment.
  • Has a broad knowledge of IT and business processes required in support of wireless ISP environments.
  • Previous experience with point to multipoint wireless networks and/or VSAT networks with an ISP would be an asset.
  • Proven ability and desire to work in the field.
  • A valid drivers license is mandatory.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Barrett Xplore Inc. offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits, including matched participation in a group RRSP and a comprehensive health and dental plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you are looking for challenging and rewarding career opportunities as part of a dynamic corporate culture, please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Email: careers@barrettxplore.com
Fax: (866) 881-9391
Please note "Regional Field Operations Manager – Quebec-CB" in the subject line.

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