Installation Technician

Socket.dev; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flights provided

On the job training

Company-paid benefits

Opportunity to advance

Job summary

Tridon Communications seeks skilled technicians for a Fort McMurray project involving telecommunications, electrical and vehicular telecom installations in an industrial/oil sands setting.

You will handle low/high voltage tasks, cabling, and on‑site assembly with power/tools, ensuring safe, high‑quality installations while adhering to client requirements and site procedures.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician or 2nd/3rd‑year Electrical Apprentice with strong technical foundation.
• Experience with telecom installations, vehicular systems, or industrial field environments is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and install to high quality while following strict safety/compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform LMR coaxial cable terminations and testing for reliable radio communication.
• Mount radios and in‑vehicle communication equipment; terminate and test Ethernet cables.
• Run and secure cabling inside fleet vehicles; use power/hand tools as needed.
• Maintain top‑tier quality and safety on every install; follow site procedures in high‑compliance environments.

Skills

Electrical

Telecommunications

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Electrical Apprentice (2nd/3rd year)

Tools

Power tools

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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