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 workplace.

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

Strong 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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