Position Overview:
The Structured Cabling Technician will be responsible for installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of copper and fiber optic infrastructure. This role supports network deployments, retail technology rollouts, office relocations, wireless upgrades, and data center projects.
This is a field-intensive role requiring travel, overnight work, and flexibility to support customer maintenance windows.
Technical Responsibilities
Structured Cabling Installation
Install, route, secure, and dress:
- Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A / Cat7 copper cabling
- Indoor and outdoor rated communications cabling
- Plenum, riser, and shielded cabling systems
Build structured cabling pathways including:
- Cable trays
- Basket trays
- J-hooks
- Conduits
- Sleeves
- Surface raceways
Termination & Connectivity
Terminate and label:
- RJ45 keystone jacks
- Patch panels
- Surface boxes
- Consolidation points
- Workstation outlets
- Maintain T568A / T568B standards
- Ensure proper cable bend radius, separation, grounding, and strain relief practices
Fiber Optic Work
Install and terminate fiber infrastructure including:
- Multimode (OM3 / OM4)
- Single-mode fiber
- LC / SC / ST connectors
Perform fiber testing using:
- Light source / power meter
- OTDR (preferred)
- Visual fault locator
Testing & Certification
Test and certify copper links using platforms such as:
Troubleshoot:
- Open pairs
- Split pairs
- NEXT failures
- Signal degradation
- Labeling discrepancies
- Produce professional certification reports for customer closeout packages
Equipment Deployment
Support installation and cabling of:
- Network switches
- Wireless access points
- Security devices
- POS systems
- ESL infrastructure
- Rack and cabinet systems
- UPS monitoring or low-voltage monitoring devices
Project Environment
Technicians may work in:
- Enterprise offices
- Retail stores
- Warehouses
- Hospitals
- Construction sites
- Manufacturing facilities
- Data centers
Travel & Scheduling Requirements
Candidates must be comfortable with:
- Daily travel across Ontario
- Overnight stays when project schedules require
- Night shifts for customer cutovers
- Weekend deployments
- Early morning site access windows
- A valid G-class driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of structured cabling field experience
- Experience reading construction drawings, floor plans, and IDF/MDF layouts
- Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
- Strong understanding of low-voltage safety practices
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs of tools/material
Preferred Certifications
Candidates with any of the following are strongly preferred:
- BICSI Technician or Installer
- Lift certification
- Fall protection
- WHMIS
- Working at Heights
- First Aid / CPR
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
