Data Center Technician - Canada - Hamilton - On-site
The technician will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network equipment, alongside performing structured cabling tasks for both copper and fiber optic infrastructure. Key duties also involve executing hardware deployments, monitoring environmental systems, and responding to incidents for troubleshooting.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Mar 7, 2026
- Apply by Sep 3, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
About The Role Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Hamilton, Canada. This is a full-time, 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 Full-time 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
What you’ll do
The technician will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network equipment, alongside performing structured cabling tasks for both copper and fiber optic infrastructure. Key duties also involve executing hardware deployments, monitoring environmental systems, and responding to incidents for troubleshooting.
Requirements
Candidates must possess over 3 years of data center operations experience, including expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber) and strong troubleshooting abilities. The role requires the physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs and preferred qualifications include data center or network certifications.
Benefits
• Health • Dental • Vision insurance • Paid time off • Holidays • Professional development allowance • Certification sponsorship
Other relevant skills
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- Server Installation
- Network Equipment Configuration
- Structured Cabling
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Hardware Deployment
- Decommissioning
- Environmental Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Asset Tracking
- Capacity Planning
- Rack And Stack Operations
- Power Distribution
- UPS Systems
- Communication Skills
- Lifting 50+ lbs
Job areas
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Logistics
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level