Lead Data Center Technician

We are hiring an experienced Lead Data Center Technician to support large-scale fiber and structured cabling projects in an active data center environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supervising installation crews while supporting complex fiber optic, copper, structured cabling, fiber splicing, cable routing, and troubleshooting activities. The ideal candidate has progressed from a Data Center Technician into a Lead, General Foreman, Site Supervisor, or similar leadership role.

Location: Prince George, BC

Contract: 3–6 months with potential to extend

Travel: Flights and hotel accommodations provided

Per Diem: Provided

Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise fiber technicians and data center installation crews
- Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, installation priorities, and production targets
- Oversee large-scale fiber and structured cabling installations
- Manage large bundled fiber cable pulls through cable trays and pathways
- Oversee fiber separation, organization, dressing, routing, and installation
- Coordinate fiber splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting
- Install and route fiber into racks, cabinets, trays, and patch panels
- Troubleshoot failed fiber connections and installation issues
- Read and interpret cable maps, technical drawings, routing plans, rack elevations, and fiber schedules
- Ensure cables are properly labeled, protected, organized, and installed
- Track crew productivity, project progress, manpower requirements, and outstanding work
- Coordinate with project management, site leadership, and other trades
- Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and production

Qualifications

- 4–5+ years of data center experience preferred




- Previous Level 3 or Level 4 Data Center Technician experience
- Previous experience in a Lead, General Foreman, Site Supervisor, or similar leadership position
- Strong hands-on fiber splicing and termination experience
- Experience leading crews on large-scale fiber or structured cabling projects
- Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling
- Solid knowledge of cable routing, cable management, and cable trays
- Experience pulling and managing large fiber bundles
- Experience with low-voltage and data cable installations
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read rack elevations, cable maps, drawings, and fiber schedules
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in an active data center and construction environment

Nice to Have

- CSTS or similar safety certification
- Experience with data center power, cooling, racks, and cabling
- Facilities maintenance or construction experience
- Experience with new construction and refurbishment projects

Why Join?

- Flights covered
- Hotel accommodations provided
- Daily per diem provided
- 3–6 month project with potential to extend
- Opportunity to work on large-scale data center infrastructure
- Combination of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON.

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