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Job Summary:

Our GDI Ainsworth Edmonton office is looking to add a Senior Structured Cabling Technician to the growing team. The role involves installing and maintaining structured cabling and network infrastructure to support reliable connectivity across customer sites. Responsibilities extend to conducting site surveys, designing cable pathways, and ensuring all project activities are planned and executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation of structured cabling systems, pulling, terminating and testing copper and fiber cabling as per specifications and customer requirements.
• Installing and splicing OSP fiber cabling
• Troubleshoot and test various network and connectivity related issues.
• Installation of network equipment and LAN room buildouts.
• Installation of cable support systems i.e. cable tray, conduit, and J-hooks.
• Site surveys to determine project requirements.
• Design and install cable pathway and support systems i.e. cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks, conduit.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of structured cabling experience
• 3+ year of OSP fiber splicing
• Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical drawings with the ability to carry out the scope of work and provide the required deliverables and documentation.
• Must be able to install, terminate, troubleshoot, and test all types of low voltage copper cabling.
• Must be able to install, terminate, troubleshoot, and test fiber optic cabling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following company policies and safety procedures.
• Project planning – ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Excellent customer communication and service skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic and work well in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft and computers.
• Open availability to work non-traditional hours including emergency service calls on short notice, weekend and after hours work as required
• Availability for occasional multi-night travel for out-of-town work.
• Must have a clean valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass an RCMP background check.
• Belden, Panduit, AMP, certification is a plus.
• Conduit experience is a plus

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of structured cabling experience?

• Do you have any experience with OSP fiber splicing? If yes, how many years?
• This position requires a clean driving record. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• This position also requires a clear RCMP background check. Are you willing to undergo this check as part of the hiring process?

Work Location: In person