Outside Plant (OSP) Designer
Top Benefits
About the role
Bedford, NS
VistaCareis a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations, that specialize in telecommunications infrastructure. We offer comprehensive services to plan, design, manage and build telecommunication networks. With a focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
JoinVistaCareand embark on a career where you’ll acquire a diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge in a thriving industry. As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with telecommunications companies in Canada and the US, working together to achieve remarkable outcomes.
We are currently seeking aOutside Plant (OSP) Designer specializing in Pole Modelingto join our operations in acontract termposition from (April 2026 to End of December 2026) inBedford, Nova Scotia.
The OSP Designer is responsible for planning and designing the external telecommunications infrastructure that supports fiber optic, copper, and coaxial network builds. This includes creating route designs, developing detailed construction drawings, conducting site surveys, and ensuring all outside plant elements comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role requires technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to building reliable, high‑quality network infrastructure.
This role requires awillingness to travel, work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and have a valid driver’s license and reasonable driver’s abstract.
AtVistaCare, we are dedicated to business excellence. If you are seeking a rewarding challenge and the chance to grow at an outstanding company, we encourage you to submit your application.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform pole loading analysis to make recommendations to the responsible Professional Engineer.
- Review permit plans ensuring plans match the modeling
- Perform peer reviews on pole modeling in various programs.
- Read and interpret fibre network design drawings, and outside plant records (data, maps)
- Collaborate with other divisional teams to overcome project challenges and provide optimal solutions
- Field Survey / Data Collection (out of province rotational travel schedule as needed)
Knowledge and Skills
- Detailed knowledge of some of the following programs:
- SPIDA Calc
- Quick Pole
- O-CALC
- PLS-CADD
- Auto-CAD
- QGIS
- Great computer skills and ability to learn new software with ease
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management skills
- Must be able to prioritize as needed, in a deadline-driven environment
- Highly analytical and proven problem-solving abilitiesExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- General understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specifications;
- Knowledge of current construction practices is considered an asset
- Knowledge of Fibre Optic Network Infrastructure is considered an asset
Additional Requirements
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
- The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada
- Valid Drivers License (Class 5)
- Reasonable Drivers Abstract
- The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must have flexibility to travel to work on rotational basis as needed
Experience Required
- 1–3 years of experience interpreting technical drawings, creating design documentation, or planning physical infrastructure in any engineering discipline. Experience with telecom or fibre design is an advantage but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annualized salary: $50K to $70K (pro-rated for the contract term April to December) and commensurate with experience and skill level.
- Weekly Pay
- Group Insurance Benefits Package - 50% of Benefit Premiums paid for by the Company (Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability etc.)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free on-site parking at Bedford Head Office
About VistaCare
VistaCare was established in greater Halifax in 2003 to solve technology challenges for today's businesses and organizations. We are committed to providing clients with the most advanced and powerful communications and security solutions available, handling all stages of a project. A great company to work with and for, VistaCare is led by individuals with a common vision of enabling connectivity and building relationships.
VistaCare has grown to be a premier communications contractor coast to coast in Canada and have expanded into the US marketplace. VistaCare's Turnkey services and solutions are multifaceted ensuring our customers projects are delivered on time and within budget ensuring confident predictability in the process.
As a Plan, Design, Manage and Build fibre optic communication and technology company, we will achieve our vision through being aspirational and delivering nothing less than excellence.
Our telecom consulting experts have transformed the business of many major players across the industry. Our team can provide the following advisory services as we combine deep industry expertise, strategic partnerships, and proprietary tools to help you:
General Services include (but not limited to):
- Project Management
- Aerial and Underground applications
- Cable Placement: Fiber Optic, FlexNAP, ADSS, Copper, Coax;
- Strand placement;
- FTTH projects;
- Transport Fiber Installation;
- Building Access;
- Emergency Restorations;
- Field Detailing;
- Full Turnkey Service from Consulting to Installation.
With our highly-skilled North American teams, VistaCare uses leading-edge technologies to provide the most effective designs and turnkey solutions. Our diverse range of design and professional engineering expertise includes:
- FTTx;
- Outside and Inside Plant;
- Structural Civil Engineering and Permitting;
- HFC and CATV;
- MDU;
- Wireless and Small Cell (DAS) Engineering.
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Outside Plant (OSP) Designer
Top Benefits
About the role
Bedford, NS
VistaCareis a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations, that specialize in telecommunications infrastructure. We offer comprehensive services to plan, design, manage and build telecommunication networks. With a focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
JoinVistaCareand embark on a career where you’ll acquire a diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge in a thriving industry. As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with telecommunications companies in Canada and the US, working together to achieve remarkable outcomes.
We are currently seeking aOutside Plant (OSP) Designer specializing in Pole Modelingto join our operations in acontract termposition from (April 2026 to End of December 2026) inBedford, Nova Scotia.
The OSP Designer is responsible for planning and designing the external telecommunications infrastructure that supports fiber optic, copper, and coaxial network builds. This includes creating route designs, developing detailed construction drawings, conducting site surveys, and ensuring all outside plant elements comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role requires technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to building reliable, high‑quality network infrastructure.
This role requires awillingness to travel, work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and have a valid driver’s license and reasonable driver’s abstract.
AtVistaCare, we are dedicated to business excellence. If you are seeking a rewarding challenge and the chance to grow at an outstanding company, we encourage you to submit your application.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform pole loading analysis to make recommendations to the responsible Professional Engineer.
- Review permit plans ensuring plans match the modeling
- Perform peer reviews on pole modeling in various programs.
- Read and interpret fibre network design drawings, and outside plant records (data, maps)
- Collaborate with other divisional teams to overcome project challenges and provide optimal solutions
- Field Survey / Data Collection (out of province rotational travel schedule as needed)
Knowledge and Skills
- Detailed knowledge of some of the following programs:
- SPIDA Calc
- Quick Pole
- O-CALC
- PLS-CADD
- Auto-CAD
- QGIS
- Great computer skills and ability to learn new software with ease
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management skills
- Must be able to prioritize as needed, in a deadline-driven environment
- Highly analytical and proven problem-solving abilitiesExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- General understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specifications;
- Knowledge of current construction practices is considered an asset
- Knowledge of Fibre Optic Network Infrastructure is considered an asset
Additional Requirements
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
- The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada
- Valid Drivers License (Class 5)
- Reasonable Drivers Abstract
- The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must have flexibility to travel to work on rotational basis as needed
Experience Required
- 1–3 years of experience interpreting technical drawings, creating design documentation, or planning physical infrastructure in any engineering discipline. Experience with telecom or fibre design is an advantage but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annualized salary: $50K to $70K (pro-rated for the contract term April to December) and commensurate with experience and skill level.
- Weekly Pay
- Group Insurance Benefits Package - 50% of Benefit Premiums paid for by the Company (Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability etc.)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free on-site parking at Bedford Head Office
About VistaCare
VistaCare was established in greater Halifax in 2003 to solve technology challenges for today's businesses and organizations. We are committed to providing clients with the most advanced and powerful communications and security solutions available, handling all stages of a project. A great company to work with and for, VistaCare is led by individuals with a common vision of enabling connectivity and building relationships.
VistaCare has grown to be a premier communications contractor coast to coast in Canada and have expanded into the US marketplace. VistaCare's Turnkey services and solutions are multifaceted ensuring our customers projects are delivered on time and within budget ensuring confident predictability in the process.
As a Plan, Design, Manage and Build fibre optic communication and technology company, we will achieve our vision through being aspirational and delivering nothing less than excellence.
Our telecom consulting experts have transformed the business of many major players across the industry. Our team can provide the following advisory services as we combine deep industry expertise, strategic partnerships, and proprietary tools to help you:
General Services include (but not limited to):
- Project Management
- Aerial and Underground applications
- Cable Placement: Fiber Optic, FlexNAP, ADSS, Copper, Coax;
- Strand placement;
- FTTH projects;
- Transport Fiber Installation;
- Building Access;
- Emergency Restorations;
- Field Detailing;
- Full Turnkey Service from Consulting to Installation.
With our highly-skilled North American teams, VistaCare uses leading-edge technologies to provide the most effective designs and turnkey solutions. Our diverse range of design and professional engineering expertise includes:
- FTTx;
- Outside and Inside Plant;
- Structural Civil Engineering and Permitting;
- HFC and CATV;
- MDU;
- Wireless and Small Cell (DAS) Engineering.