Lead Structured Cabling Technician

Position Overview:
Cabling Ottawa is looking for people with experience being a Lead Structured Cabling Technician. As a Lead technician at Cabling Ottawa you will play a pivotal role in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems for our clients. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. (Please Note: This position does not involve any computer programming of any sort)

· Running/Managing Projects (or assist with)

· Working with/training new employees

· Filling out work orders

· Ordering material for large projects

· Dealing with customers

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Supervise a team of technicians in the installation, termination, testing, and labeling of structured cabling systems, including copper and fiber optic cables.
• Plan and organize project schedules, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine project requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to structured cabling systems, ensuring minimal downtime for clients.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all installations, configurations, and changes to cabling infrastructure.
• Flexible to work various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends, if needed
• Available to work 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime hours, if needed.
• Ability to lift 70lbs and carry, climb and work from a ladder.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and to handle calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to emergency.
• Ability to work both independently.

Skills/Experience required include but are not limited to:

• · Installing Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A & all types of Fiber
• · Dressing, Terminating, Jacking Cables
• · Testing cables with Fluke Tester
• · Working with Floor Plans
• · Installing WiFi AP units (no programming necessary)
• · Installing Access Control Systems
• · Installing IP Camera's
• · Configure Access Control & Camera's
• Requirements:
• · 5 years’ experience minimum
• · Must be able to obtain Reliability & Secret Clearance
• · Valid Ontario "G" Drivers License with a clear/clean drivers abstract.
• Hard Working
• Work well with others

The following certifications are an asset: WHIMIS, Working at Heights/Fall Arrest, Confined Space, ASP, 4 & 5 Step Awareness, Panduit, Belden

The selected candidate must be able to fulfill the following requirements:

• Be able to successfully complete a Criminal background check.
• Selected candidates will have (or must be willing to obtain) GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SECURITY CLEARANCE – Secret clearance.

Benefits:

Health & Dental

RRSP Matching Program

Competitive wages

Company Vehicle

Training & Certifications

Over time pay

Additional pay provided for working nights and weekends

About Cabling Ottawa:

Cabling Ottawa-Telecom & Security has been providing the Ottawa and Kingston Area with Telecom & Security services for 21 years and is ongoing. Specializing in the Private and Government Sectors, Cabling Ottawa offers a wide variety of projects for employees to work on and gain experience from.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have a clean criminal record and have the ability to obtain a Canadian Government Secret Clearance Level 2 Certificate

Experience:

• cabling: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Location:

• Ottawa, ON (preferred)

Work Location: On the road