Data Center Technician - Canada - Etobicoke - On-site

Rebootmonkey; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure in a freelance, on-site position. Your role involves installing and maintaining server and network equipment, managing cabling, monitoring environmental systems, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of dedicated data center operations experience and holds relevant certifications. A comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of C$55,000-70,000 CAD annually are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Data center operations experience

Cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Rack and stack operations

Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Etobicoke, Canada. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

C$55,000-70,000/year (CAD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Professional development allowance

• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Freelance permanent position

• Standard business hours with on-call rotation

• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions

• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)

• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams

• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

• 3+ years data center operations experience

• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Experience with rack and stack operations

• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems

• Excellent documentation and communication skills

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments

• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred

• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred

• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred

• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred

• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred