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Cogent Communications

Field Technician - Vancouver BC

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 26, 2026
Experience: Experience: 5+ years of experience working on telecommunications networks, including direct field experience with DWDM and/or IP networks.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Company

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Job Summary

The Telecommunications Field Technician is responsible for all network field operations, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within the assigned area. This role ensures high network availability, seamless customer circuit turn-ups, and precise documentation across data centers, POPs, hubs, and customer locations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with optical and wave transport, IP networks, and field test equipment, along with a self-driven approach to project completion and vendor oversight.

Responsibilities

Network Field Operations: Manage and execute all network field activities within the assigned region to maintain network health and high availability.
Device Installation & Troubleshooting: Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment across data centers, Points of Presence (POPs), and hub facilities.
Circuit Provisioning: Lead the turn-up, testing, and activation of new customer circuits across data centers, commercial office buildings, and proprietary facilities.
Power & Infrastructure: Work directly with both AC and DC power systems, including power distribution units, rectifiers, and battery backups.
Long-Haul & Transport Support: Provide technical expertise and operational support for long-haul network deployments, fiber maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting.
Vendor & Contractor Oversight: Direct and manage third-party vendors and contractors performing inside-plant (ISP) cable installations, fiber runs, and infrastructure repairs.
Documentation & Reporting: Create, maintain, and update accurate network infrastructure and customer connectivity documentation.

Qualifications

Work Authorization & Residency: Must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen legally authorized to work in Canada. Must maintain a primary residence within 60 minutes of the assigned service area/market to support SLA response times.
Experience: 5+ years of experience working on telecommunications networks, including direct field experience with DWDM and/or IP networks.
Test Equipment: Hands-on experience operating and interpreting results from standard telecom test gear: Optical Power Meters (OPM/OLS), OTDR, Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), and Ethernet/IP test sets.
Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optics, CWDM, DWDM, and AC/DC power environments.
Troubleshooting: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven track record of resolving complex optical and transport network issues.
Interpersonal & Drive: High-energy, proactive individual with strong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively, motivating peers, and driving projects to completion.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% within the assigned region.

Preferred Qualifications

Data Center Operations: Hands-on experience working in data center facilities.
Fiber Network Maintenance: Direct experience maintaining and repairing outside plant (OSP) or inside plant (ISP) fiber networks.
Project Management: Background in managing field deployment projects, scheduling, or leading task force teams.

To apply for the Filed Technician position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com .

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

Manage regional network field operations, including equipment installation and troubleshooting, customer circuit turn-ups, and support for long-haul transport and fiber maintenance. Oversee vendors and contractors, work with AC/DC power infrastructure, and maintain accurate network and customer connectivity documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in Canada, live within 60 minutes of the service area, and have at least five years of telecommunications network experience with direct DWDM and/or IP network field experience. They must be proficient with telecom test equipment and fiber, transport, and AC/DC power environments, and be willing to travel up to 30% within the region.

Skills

DWDM
IP Networks
Fiber Optics
CWDM
Optical Power Meters
OTDR
Optical Spectrum Analyzers
Ethernet/IP Test Equipment
Network Equipment Installation
Circuit Provisioning
AC/DC Power Systems
Network Troubleshooting
Fiber Network Maintenance
Vendor Management
Technical Documentation

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Keywords

Telecommunications
Tier 1 ISP
IP Network
DWDM
CWDM
Optical Transport
Wave Transport
Fiber Optics
Optical Power Meter
Optical Light Source
OTDR
Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Ethernet/IP Test Set
Data Center
Point Of Presence
Circuit Provisioning
Long-Haul Network
Inside Plant
Outside Plant
AC Power
DC Power
Power Distribution Unit
Rectifier
Battery Backup
Network Troubleshooting
Vendor Oversight
Network Documentation

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