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Data Center Technician - Canada - Burnaby - On-site

@ RM Staffing B.V.

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Burnaby, British Columbia

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Overview

RM Staffing B.V. is hiring a contract Data Center Technician for on-site work at a data center in Burnaby, Canada. The role covers server and network installs, structured cabling, hardware deployments and environmental monitoring, with standard business hours plus an on-call rotation. Pay is C$55,000-70,000 per year with shift differentials for nights and weekends when applicable.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure and maintain server and network equipment
  • Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
  • Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
  • Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
  • Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

Requirements summary:

  • 3+ years data center operations experience
  • Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
  • Experience with rack and stack operations
  • Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments

Tools & skills

DCIM platforms
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-02-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentIT
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCDCP, CDCS, CDCE

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Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Burnaby, Canada. This is a freelance, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

C$55,000-70,000/year (CAD annual)

Work Schedule

  • Freelance permanent position

  • Standard business hours with on-call rotation

  • Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

  • Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

  • Execute hardware deployments and decommissions

  • Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)

  • Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

  • Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking

  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams

  • Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

  • 3+ years data center operations experience

  • Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience with rack and stack operations

  • Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments

  • Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred

  • Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred

  • Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred

  • Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred

  • Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred

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