Data Center Technician - Canada - Gatineau - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A technology services provider in Gatineau, Canada is seeking a skilled Data Center Technician. The role is full-time and on-site, focused on supporting critical infrastructure within a prestigious data center. Candidates should possess over 3 years of experience in data center operations, with strong skills in cabling and troubleshooting. This position offers a salary range of C$55,000 to C$70,000 annually, alongside an extensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center operations experience required.
• Expert cabling skills including copper and fiber optics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities required.
• Must understand power distribution and UPS systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling as required.
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting in the data center.
• Monitor environmental systems for power, cooling, and security.

Skills

Data center operations experience

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

Troubleshooting skills

Rack and stack operations

Power distribution understanding

Excellent documentation skills

Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Gatineau, Canada. This is a full‑time, 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 includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full‑time permanent position
• Standard business hours with on‑call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

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

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
• 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