Installation Technician

Tridon Communications; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Flights Provided: Edmonton/Calary

Free Lodging Provided: Camp | Own Room

Competitive Wages

On the job training

Manufacturer Provided Training

Opportunity to advance

Job summary

Tridon Communications is seeking skilled field technicians for telecom installations in an industrial/oil sands environment near Fort McMurray. You will perform electrical and telecom work, install radios and in‑vehicle equipment, and ensure high quality, safe installations across a 7/7 shift schedule.

Candidates should have journeyman electrical credentials or be a 2nd/3rd‑year apprentice, with experience in telecom and low‑voltage work, strong troubleshooting, and a professional, team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, telecom and low‑voltage installations.
• Ability to perform high‑quality, safe installations in industrial environments.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform low- and high‑voltage installations and testing.
• Mount radios and in‑vehicle communication equipment.
• Terminate and test Ethernet cables and run cabling in fleets.
• Use power and hand tools to complete installs.
• Ensure quality work and safety in a highly regulated site.

Skills

Electrical Expertise

Telecommunications

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Journeyman Electrician / 2nd-3rd Year Apprentice

Tools

Power tools

Cable test equipment

Job description

• FREE Flights Provided: Out of Edmonton or Calgary, AB
• FREE Lodging Provided: Camp | Own Room - No Sharing
• Shift: 7/7 (7 days on & 7 days off | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Duration: 1-year contract

TRIDON OFFERS:

• Competitive Wages
• 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:

• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre