Nic Parker

Municipal planning and telecom permitting specialist with 25+ years supporting wireless infrastructure builds across Canada. Extensive experience in zoning interpretation, municipal and federal application preparation, public consultation support, landowner negotiations, and coordinating complex permitting workflows from planning through completion. Trusted by clients, municipalities, and regulatory bodies to deliver compliant, accurate, and timely submissions.

Known for strong communication, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage multiple high-volume files in fast-paced environments.

Senior Site Acquisition Specialist at Teletek Structures, Inc. (2025-05 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end acquisition and permitting activities for new telecom builds and site modifications.
• Review zoning bylaws, setbacks, and land-use regulations to assess candidate viability.
• Prepare and submit complete municipal, provincial, and federal application packages (Nav Canada, Transport Canada, Conservation Authorities, municipal planning bodies).
• Support public consultation requirements, including notification materials, mailouts, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct due diligence: title research, parcel mapping, zoning analysis, survey plan review, and property documentation.
• Negotiate leases, licenses, and easements for complex or high-value telecom sites.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary site visits with RF Engineering, Utilities, Construction Management, and Land Use teams.
• Track project timelines, approvals, and reporting requirements to ensure client expectations are met.
• Mentor junior staff on permitting processes, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.

Senior Right of Way Agent — Site Acquisition, Renewable Energy (Solar) at Evolve Surface Strategies (2024-11 – 2025-04)

• Led site acquisition for a large-scale solar project, managing complex landowner negotiations from initial contact through agreement execution.
• Secured leases and easements under tight timelines while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensured compliance with municipal and provincial land-use requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinated with legal teams, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders to support approvals.

Manager, Vertical Real Estate & Carrier Relations at WireIE Inc. (Division of the Crown Telecom Group) (2013-03 – 2023-06)

• Led permitting and regulatory compliance for national telecom infrastructure.
• Interpreted municipal and federal siting policies (CPC-2-0-03) and coordinated with planning departments.
• Represented company interests at municipal councils, public hearings, and federal consultations.
• Negotiated colocation agreements, leases, and access rights with landowners and tower owners.
• Maintained detailed acquisition and permitting databases to support project tracking and reporting.
• Managed carrier relations, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.

Manager, Vertical Real Estate at WireIE Inc. (Division of the Crown Telecom Group) (2013-03 – 2023-06)

• Secured collocation spaces on towers and negotiated agreements with tower owners across the national footprint.
• Applied deep expertise in Industry Canada Tower Siting Protocol (CPC-2-0-03, Issue 6).
• Represented company interests at municipal councils, federal bodies, and public hearings.
• Built and maintained a comprehensive site acquisition database to support pipeline management and reporting.

National Vertical Real Estate Manager at Xplore (Xplornet Communications Inc.) (2006-09 – 2013-01)

• Directed a national team delivering 300+ site approvals within 24 months.
• Coordinated municipal planning, engineering, and field operations to support site builds.
• Negotiated agreements with landowners, tower owners, and government bodies across all provinces.
• Ensured compliance with zoning, land-use policies, and federal siting requirements.
• Optimized lease terms and cost structures to align with corporate financial targets.

Field Operations Manager — Fixed Wireless (Point-to-Point) at MM Wave (2003-12 – 2006-03)

• Supported broadband network deployments across Ontario, coordinating with municipalities and utilities.
• Managed field teams, scheduling, and site access logistics.
• Ensured on-time, on-budget delivery of wireless network builds.

Sales Manager — Major Accounts at Total Network Solutions (1998-06 – 2003-12)

• Designed and deployed broadband network solutions for major clients across Southwestern Ontario.
• Delivered mission-critical connectivity for large-scale events including the 2001 Canada Summer Games.

Electronics Engineering Technologist in Computer Electronics – Conestoga College (1982)

Professional Marketing – Seneca College (1985)

Leadership Training Program – Xplornet (2010)