Location
Fort Mackay, Canada
Category
Date Published
11/08/26
Status
Open
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the Job:
Kent is looking for an Electrician/Telecom Technician to support telecommunications systems and infrastructure at Kearl. This is a site-based role, working within the plant telecom team and supporting a wide range of telecom activities including security systems, fiber optics, communication infrastructure and electrical scopes as required. This position operates on a 14/14 FIFO rotation from Edmonton or Calgary, working day shifts in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, and configuration of hardware and software components.
- Perform troubleshooting, hardware, and software issues on a different system.
- Perform installation, troubleshooting and repair of Card Access Systems which include panels, cards, cabling, and all associated programming in Genetec Platform.
- Perform installation of Digital Camera’s and associated cabling and hardware with options of interfacing them onto the Genetec System.
- Assist other telecom disciplines with other scopes.
- Assist with Fiber Optic systems.
- Perform installation/decommissioning of electrical systems.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Qualification/ Certification:
- Certificate and/or relevant courses in telecommunications
- Journeyman Electrician Certification
- Knowledge and Experience utilizing the Genetec Security Platform
- Knowledge and Experience in Digital Security Camera’s including but not limited to Hernis, Axis and Avigilon.
- Knowledge of Tyco Safety systems (PAGA).
Communication
- Clear verbal and written English communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a client-facing, team-based environment.
Behavior/Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Reliable, safety-focused, and cooperative.
- Adaptable and willing to support multiple workstreams within a dynamic site environment.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
- Location: Fort McKay, AB
- Relocation required: No
- Travel required: FIFO from Edmonton or Calgary – 14/14 rotation
- Contract type: Full-time
- Experience level: Typically 5+ years preferred
📌 Electrician/Telecom Technician (Canada)
🏢 Kent
📍 Canada