Optical Hardware Lab Technician Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Optical Hardware Lab Technician Student for a 4-month internship in Ottawa, Canada. The role involves collaborating with lab administrators, managing equipment inventory, and troubleshooting network issues. Ideal candidates should be 2nd-year students pursuing a relevant degree, with strong communication skills and basic IP knowledge. This position offers an opportunity to enhance practical skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently a 2nd-year candidate for a relevant bachelor's degree or diploma.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lab System Administrators to set up the lab subnet.
• Use asset management tool for equipment inventory tracking.
• Troubleshoot network and equipment issues.
• Implement improvements in the lab.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Basic IP knowledge

Linux/Unix operating systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Networking or related field

Job description

Position: Optical Hardware Lab Technician Student
Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 4 Months
Date: January 5th to April 24th, 2026
Location: Ottawa, Canada

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a 2nd-year candidate for a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Networking, Technologist, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills, basic IP knowledge
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Linux/Unix operating systems, installing servers, creating users, groups, and permissions

Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will:

• Work with the Lab System Administrators to bring up the lab subnet in the new Network Infrastructure Lab
• Leverage Nokia’s central asset management tool for equipment inventory tracking (serial numbers, loaned equipment, repairs, etc)
• Troubleshoot various issues with network and equipment
• Find/implement ways to improve the lab