Installation Technician
The technician will perform telecommunications and electrical installations within an industrial oil sands environment. Responsibilities include terminating and testing cables, mounting communication equipment in vehicles, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.
- On-site
- Fort McMurray, AB
- Posted Aug 12, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Tridon Communications has been awarded an exciting, new project in Fort McMurray, AB, and I'm looking for a few more technicians to join the team. If you’re skilled, safety-focused, driven, and ready to tackle fast-paced, hands-on technical work, this position is for you. * Location: Fort McMurray, AB * FREE Flights Provided: Out of Edmonton or Calgary, AB * Shift: 7/7 (camp-based work) | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM * Duration: 1-year contract to start which may be extended TRIDON OFFERS: * Competitive Wages * Company-Paid Benefits * On the job training * Manufacturer Provided Training * Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing company WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: This project involves telecommunications, electrical and vehicular telecom installations within an industrial/oil sands environment. Responsibilities may include: * Low-voltage and high-voltage tasks * Perform LMR coaxial cable terminations and testing to ensure high-quality, reliable radio communication connection and performance. * Mounting and installing radios and in-vehicle communication equipment * Terminating and testing Ethernet cables * Running and securing cabling inside fleet vehicles * Hands-on work with a variety of power and hand tools * Ensuring top-tier quality and safety on every install * Following site procedures and working in a high-compliance environment WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We’re seeking applicants with experience in: * Electrical Expertise: Journeyman Electricians or 2nd/3rd-year Electrical Apprentices with a strong technical foundation. * Telecommunications and Low-Voltage Work: Experience with telecom installations, vehicular systems, or industrial field environments. * Hands-on Troubleshooting and Quality Installation: Ability to ensure reliable, high-quality work while following strict safety and compliance standards. * Team-oriented and Adaptable: Comfortable collaborating in dynamic, fast-paced project environments and willing to take on new challenges. * Reliable and Professional: Dependable in meeting project requirements, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively to the team. Other Requirements * Full, valid, and current driver’s license * Clean 5-year driver’s abstract * Clear Criminal Background Check * Successful completion of a Pre-Access Drug & Alcohol test, with ongoing random testing as required by clients ABOUT US: Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia. WE ARE A: * MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre * KENWOOD Authorized Dealer * State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre * COR Certified Employer #INDHIGH
What you’ll do
The technician will perform telecommunications and electrical installations within an industrial oil sands environment. Responsibilities include terminating and testing cables, mounting communication equipment in vehicles, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Applicants must be Journeyman Electricians or 2nd/3rd-year Electrical Apprentices with experience in telecommunications or industrial environments. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check, a pre-access drug and alcohol test, and hold a valid driver's license.
Benefits
• Competitive wages • Company-paid benefits • On the job training • Manufacturer provided training • Career advancement opportunities
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Telecommunications
- Electrical installation
- LMR coaxial cable termination
- Ethernet cable testing
- Troubleshooting
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Safety compliance
- Radio communication
- Vehicular communication equipment
- Industrial field work
- Hand Tools
- Cable Terminations
- Valid Driver's License
- Ethernet Over Twisted Pair
- Communication
- Data Transmissions
- High Voltage
- Low Voltage
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Wireless Communications
- Team Oriented
Job areas
- Trades
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Technology
- Installation Technician
- Broadband Technician
- Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
