Employer: Stratus51 Inc.
Job Title: Cable Technician
Reporting to: James Richardson, Director of Operations
NOC Code: NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
# of Openings: 1
Type of Position: Full-time, non-seasonal
No. of positions: 1
Term: Permanent
Language of work: English
Salary: CAD $35.00 per hour
Benefits: 10 business days of vacation annually, eligibility for health benefit plan, STD/LTD,
maternity/paternity leave, 3 unpaid job-protected sick days, 3 unpaid job-protected Family
Responsibility days and 2 unpaid job-protected Bereavement days, Stratus51 will supply basic tools,
vest and hard hat and provide a $100 boot allowance, overtime after 44 hours per week, mileage
compensation of 60.5c per kilometer driven in a personal vehicle for work out of town, performance
based bonus, discretionary bonus
Travel: You may be expected to travel up to 40% of the time, depending on business needs
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Business Address: 1600 Laperriere Ave Unit 102, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P5
Work Location: 1600 Laperriere Ave Unit 102, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P5
Website address: https://stratus51.com/
Contact email: careers@stratus51.com
About the Company
Stratus51 provides industry-leading structured cabling, networking, IoT and Physical Security solutions and is located in Ottawa. We help our customers build and maintain resilient IT & Security solutions that are not only innovative, but also cost-effective. Our team of Networking & Security experts is built from the ground up to ensure that any project we take on meets client needs. With experience working for Ansible, Puppet, Capital One and the Department of Defense, we have years of combined experience in the Structured Cabling, Telecom and Physical Security Industry. We help our clients increase your trust and confidence in their business’ security while simultaneously improving the way clients manage your traffic across servers and cloud infrastructures.
Our mission is to help our clients transform their organizations' infrastructures into networks that are connected and safe. We create smarter infrastructures through innovation.
Stratus51 was proudly founded by the folks at DNSnetworks, the #1 Managed IT Services provider in Ottawa.
For more information about Stratus51 please visit: https://stratus51.com/.
Job Summary:
Stratus51 provides industry-leading structured cabling, networking, IoT and Physical Security solutions and is located in Ottawa. As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Cable Technician to join our team.
The Cable Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of all network installations and cabling projects, and will act as a central point of coordination between internal departments, subcontractors, clients, and vendors. This position requires a solid foundation of computer hardware design, network functionality, programming and implementation/role out of networks. This position is ideal for a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to support fast-paced, client-driven operations. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the success of Stratus51’s projects and ensure successful completion and execution of our key projects.
Duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
• Planning network installations by studying work order, manuals, and technical specifications.
• Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining security systems including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and fire alarm systems.
• Setting up of VLANS and Wide area networks as well as Wi-Fi implementations is required.
• Ensuring all security systems are functioning properly and are in compliance with local codes and regulations.
• Conducting regular maintenance and testing of security systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues related to security systems and escalating complex problems to management.
• Creating and maintaining accurate documentation of all security system installations, upgrades and repairs.
• Programming of various systems (ICT, CDVI, Kantech, Feenics, Hanwha, HiK, Aiphone, ComeLite, Algo, Atlona).
• Pulling various type of cables i.e., Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Coax, Fiber and various backbone cable
• Assisting in testing of installed equipment and providing basic programming, such as, adding card readers, cameras and alarm points.
• Performing preventive maintenance and repair as per a client maintenance agreement and/or warranty work.
• Assisting in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing systems and/or equipment.
• Participation in an on-call rotation schedule.
• Answering client calls after normal working hours and on weekend/holidays depending on the rotation order.
• Responsibility for updating team lead on the status of all work performed on a daily basis.
• Notifying the team lead daily of any materials needed to complete duties.
• Performing additional Quality Control Verification of installations.
• Providing training to users on security system operations and maintenance.
• Installing small, medium, and large projects.
• Supervising a team of technicians so industry standards are maintained.
• Performing material inventory, ordering some materials, supplies, gathering testing equipment.
• Ensuring projects are kept within budget.
• Installing cable support (J hook), cable trays and racks.
• Terminating all different manufacturer’s connectors, termination of fiber/fusion splicing and switching configuration and activation of switch ports/cross-connecting.
• Maintaining safe environments by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
• Remaining current with industry trends and advances in security technology to provide recommendations on system upgrades and enhancements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security systems are integrated with other building systems and processes.
Qualifications:
• Minimum three-year diploma in computing technology, computer networks, computer networks maintenance, or other related computer technology field.
• 1+ year of experience in cabling, computer network design, or maintenance.
• 1+ year of experience in telecommunications testing and/or troubleshooting.
• 1+ year of experience in security system installation (for example: CCTV, access control, intrusion system or other security systems).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Company software knowledge in the following: systems surveyor, and proficiency in fluke label splicing.
• Ability to troubleshoot various network systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of security systems and equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Please forward your cover letter and resume by email to James Richardson, Director of Operations, at careers@stratus51.com with the heading “Cable Technician” in the subject line in order to be considered for the position. Please apply by email only.
We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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