Data Center Technician - Canada - Markham - On-site

About The Role Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Markham, 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

The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network equipment, alongside performing structured cabling using copper and fiber optics. Technicians will also monitor environmental systems and respond to incidents for troubleshooting critical infrastructure.

Candidates must possess over 3 years of data center operations experience, including expert cabling skills and strong troubleshooting abilities for hardware and infrastructure issues. Familiarity with power distribution, UPS systems, and excellent documentation skills are also required.

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

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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
• Documentation
• Problem-Solving

• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Trades

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