Cabling jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Summary

The Installer is responsible for the field installation, wiring, and physical setup of electronic security, access control, surveillance, paging, and light commercial audio-visual systems. This role requires executing installations efficiently, maintaining clean and safe work environments, and ensuring all work meets the high-quality craftsmanship standards of our company.

Core Responsibilities

• Low-Voltage Cabling: Pulling, routing, and dressing structural electronic cable and fiber optics in commercial and residential environments.
• Hardware Installation: Mounting and physically installing field devices including card readers, door hardware, IP cameras, intercoms, paging horns, and AV components.
• System Wiring & Termination: Executing basic wiring, panel terminations, and device connections for low-voltage systems.
• Testing & Diagnostics: Operating cable testers, multi-meters, and basic diagnostic equipment to verify line integrity and device connectivity.
• Project Efficiency: Meeting scheduled installation deadlines and working productively alongside the installation team.
• Documentation & Tracking: Maintaining accurate daily records including time sheets, service/installation tickets, and material/inventory usage.
• Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to company safety policies, customer site-specific safety programs, and proper operation of power tools.

Scope of Systems & Technology

The installer will regularly work with the following core systems and manufacturing partners:

• Access Control & Security: Integrated Door Access, Card Access, Alarms, and Entry Systems (ICT Protege, Salto).
• Surveillance & Intercoms: IP Video Surveillance, Intercoms, and Smart Property Valet Systems (Axis, 1Valet, Mosino).
• Paging & Audio-Visual: Commercial paging, intercom systems, and light AV/distributed audio environments (Sonos, Audac).

Accountability

The Installer reports directly to the Operations Coordinator. Secondary accountability is to the project management team, senior technicians, and company customers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Experience: Proven working knowledge or technical training in low-voltage electronics, structured cabling, or security systems installation is highly desired.
• Travel: Ability to accommodate occasional out-of-town travel for specific project deployments.
• Licensing: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Key Skills & Physical Abilities

• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with power tools, construction environments, and the ability to read basic floor plans or system schematics.
• Communication & Professionalism: Solid verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service focus when interacting with clients on-site.
• Organization: Self-motivated with the ability to manage time effectively and handle changing task priorities on active jobsites.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work in tight spaces (such as ceilings or server closets), and lift/carry installation equipment and tools. Most work is indoors, with occasional exposure to outdoor seasonal weather.

Pay: $20.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person