Data Center Technician - Canada - Toronto - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 84,000; 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 leading data center services provider in Toronto, Canada is looking for a Data Center Technician to maintain critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing and troubleshooting server and network equipment, performing structured cabling, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 3+ years' experience and strong skills in cabling and problem-solving. The role offers a competitive salary of C$66,000-84,000/year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• 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).
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).

Skills

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

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Tools

DCIM platforms

Power distribution and UPS systems

Job description

About The Role

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

Compensation & Benefits

C$66,000-84,000/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

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

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