Data Center Technician - Canada - Brampton - On-site

About The Role Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Brampton, Canada. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities. Compensation & Benefits C$55,000-70,000/year (CAD annual) Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Professional development allowance Certification sponsorship Work Schedule Freelance permanent position Standard business hours with on-call rotation Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic) Execute hardware deployments and decommissions Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security) Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking Collaborate with engineering and operations teams Participate in capacity planning and upgrades 3+ years data center operations experience Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Experience with rack and stack operations Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems Excellent documentation and communication skills Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred

The Data Center Technician will install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment while monitoring environmental systems. They will also respond to incidents, perform troubleshooting, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Candidates should have over 3 years of data center operations experience and possess expert cabling skills. Preferred qualifications include data center certifications and vendor certifications.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Holidays • Professional Development Allowance • Certification Sponsorship

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• Data Center Operations
• Cabling Skills
• Troubleshooting
• Rack and Stack Operations
• Power Distribution
• UPS Systems
• Documentation
• Communication
• Environmental Monitoring
• Hardware Deployment
• Incident Response
• Capacity Planning
• Certification Sponsorship
• DCIM Platforms
• ITIL Practices

• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Engineering
• Consulting

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level