Installation Technician

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight coverage from Edmonton/Calgary

Company-paid benefits

On-the-job training

Job summary

Tridon Communications is seeking technicians for a Fort McMurray project, delivering hands‑on telecom, electrical and vehicular installations in an industrial oil sands environment.

You will work 7/7 camp‑based shifts, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on a 1‑year contract with potential extensions and company‑paid benefits. On‑the‑job training is provided to help you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician or 2nd/3rd‑year Electrical Apprentice with strong technical foundation.
• Experience with telecom installations, vehicular systems, or industrial field environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and ensure high‑quality, safe installations.
• Team‑oriented, adaptable and reliable in fast‑paced projects.
• Clean 5‑year driving record and valid license; background check and drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Perform LMR coaxial cable terminations and testing for reliable radio communications.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Telecommunications & low-voltage

Troubleshooting & installation

Team-oriented & adaptable

Reliability & professionalism

Education

Journeyman Electrician or 2nd/3rd-year Electrical Apprentice

Job description

Tridon Communications has been awarded an exciting, new project in Fort McMurray, AB, and I'm looking for a few more technicians to join the team. If you’re skilled, safety-focused, driven, and ready to tackle fast‑paced, hands‑on technical work, this position is for you.

• Location: Fort McMurray, AB
• FREE Flights Provided: Out of Edmonton or Calgary, AB
• Shift: 7/7 (camp-based work) | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Duration: 1-year contract to start which may be extended

TRIDON OFFERS:

• Competitive Wages
• Company-Paid Benefits
• On the job training
• Manufacturer Provided Training
• Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing company

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

This project involves telecommunications, electrical and vehicular telecom installations within an industrial/oil sands environment. Responsibilities may include:

• Low-voltage and high-voltage tasks
• Perform LMR coaxial cable terminations and testing to ensure high-quality, reliable radio communication connection and performance.
• Mounting and installing radios and in‑vehicle communication equipment
• Terminating and testing Ethernet cables
• Running and securing cabling inside fleet vehicles
• Hands‑on work with a variety of power and hand tools
• Ensuring top‑tier quality and safety on every install
• Following site procedures and working in a high‑compliance environment

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re seeking applicants with experience in:

• Electrical Expertise: Journeyman Electricians or 2nd/3rd‑year Electrical Apprentices with a strong technical foundation.
• Telecommunications and Low‑Voltage Work: Experience with telecom installations, vehicular systems, or industrial field environments.
• Hands‑on Troubleshooting and Quality Installation: Ability to ensure reliable, high‑quality work while following strict safety and compliance standards.
• Team‑oriented and Adaptable: Comfortable collaborating in dynamic, fast‑paced project environments and willing to take on new challenges.
• Reliable and Professional: Dependable in meeting project requirements, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively to the team.

Other Requirements

• Full, valid, and current driver’s license
• Clean 5‑year driver’s abstract
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Successful completion of a Pre‑Access Drug & Alcohol test, with ongoing random testing as required by clients

ABOUT US:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

WE ARE A:

• MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre
• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre
• COR Certified Employer

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