Data Center Technician - Canada - Saint John - On-site
The primary duties involve performing hardware installations, decommissioning, migrations, and executing structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic work. Technicians will also be responsible for server racking, stacking, labeling, and handling cross-connects and patch panel tasks.
- On-site
- St. John's, NL
- Posted Mar 7, 2026
- Apply by Sep 3, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
About The Role We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Saint John, Canada. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities. Compensation C$26-36/hr (CAD hourly) Rates vary based on experience level and project complexity. Emergency and after-hours work may qualify for premium rates. Engagement Type Contract/Freelance basis Flexible scheduling available Project-based or ongoing support Remote hands and smart hands services Key Responsibilities Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic) Conduct server racking, stacking, and labeling Perform cross-connects and patch panel work Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues Document all work with photos and detailed notes Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams Data center or IT infrastructure experience Server hardware and networking knowledge Reliable and professional with strong communication Proximity to local data center facilities Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work
What you’ll do
The primary duties involve performing hardware installations, decommissioning, migrations, and executing structured cabling, including copper and fiber optic work. Technicians will also be responsible for server racking, stacking, labeling, and handling cross-connects and patch panel tasks.
Requirements
Candidates must possess experience in data center or IT infrastructure environments, along with knowledge of server hardware and networking concepts. Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with remote teams.
Other relevant skills
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- Hardware Installation
- Decommissioning
- Migrations
- Structured Cabling
- Copper Cabling
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Server Racking
- Server Stacking
- Labeling
- Cross-connects
- Patch Panel Work
- Connectivity Troubleshooting
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Remote NOC Coordination
- Smart Hands Services
Job areas
- Technology
- Trades
- Data & Analytics
- Engineering
- Administrative
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level