Structured Cabling Technician
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience performing structured cabling.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Summary
Are you a hands-on technician with a passion for precision and problem-solving? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Structured Cabling Technician to join our growing team at our Burnaby location.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting structured cabling systems and low-voltage security infrastructure, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems. If you thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in delivering clean, reliable, and standards-compliant installations, we want to hear from you.
This position reports directly to the Division Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
Work shall include but not necessarily be bound by the following depending on workload, training, and experience:
Project Work
- Provide high level workmanship and customer service.
- Install and terminate current structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a).
- Install and terminate single and multimode fiber optic cabling.
- Install network equipment, racks, cabinets, and cable tray.
- Read and understand blueprints.
- Follow industry standards and specifications as well as project related specifications.
- Use testing equipment (Fluke DSX-5000 or equal) for structured cabling.
- Label cables and panels as per defined standards and specifications.
- Complete as-builts for projects.
- Communication room build out.
Other
- Follow Sasco’s safety standards including routine Field Level Hazard Assessments and Site Inspections, pre-use PPE inspections.
- Conduct and participate in weekly Toolbox Talks.
- Complete monthly vehicle inspections.
- Maintain certifications such as First Aid, WHMIS, FIT tests, Fall Protection and Asbestos Awareness.
- Mentor junior staff on site with you.
Key Relationships Held With:
- Customers.
- Vendors, suppliers and subtrades.
- Internal staff and management.
Skill Requirements
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with fellow employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Efficient using O365 products.
- Familiar with using the Fluke DSX 5000 or equal.
- Self-motivated and a has “let’s make it happen” attitude.
- Eager to learn new skills and new best practices.
- Punctual and ready to work.
- Must be willing to work off hours if required including weekends.
Education & Experience Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Minimum 5 years experience performing structured cabling.
- Class 5 driver’s license in good standing with the Province of BC.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Will be considered an asset:
Journeyman Red Seal Electrician.
Certification in Belden, CommScope and Panduit.
Certification in scissor lift operation and confined spaces.
Commercial construction experience.
Security and audiovisual experience.
Data center and working with provincial health experience.
Experience with outside plant fiber.
What Sasco Offers
- Optional participation in the Sasco Shares Fund whereby Sasco matches employee contributions. Donation are made to families in need in the local community.
- Company social events (family hikes, social ice hockey team, summer BBQs, yearend parties).
- Promotes learning and professional development and opportunity for career advancement.
- A culture of succeeding and celebrating our wins not just in business but also in health, family and well-being.
*Sasco's employees are members of the IBEW. As a requirement of employment you will need to join the Local union, with the assistance of Sasco.
Please note that only local applicants will be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive innovation.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Structured Cabling Technician at Sasco Contractors will install and terminate copper and fiber cabling, mount racks and network equipment, test and label cables, and complete as-built records. The technician also follows safety procedures, mentors junior staff on site and works with customers, suppliers and subtrades.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 5 years of structured cabling experience, a high school diploma, a Class 5 BC driver's licence and the ability to pass a background check. Red Seal electrician status, vendor certifications and commercial or data centre experience are assets.
Skills
- Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a termination
- Single-mode and multimode fiber optic termination
- Blueprint reading
- Rack, cabinet and cable tray installation
- Network equipment installation
- Cable and panel labelling
- As-built documentation
- Communication room build-out
- CCTV installation
- Access control installation
- Alarm systems installation
- Low-voltage wiring
- Microsoft Office 365
- Field level hazard assessment
- Toolbox talks
- Fall protection
- Mentoring junior staff
- Customer service
- Scissor lift operation
- Confined space entry
- Working to industry standards and specifications
Benefits
- Sasco Shares Fund with employer matching
- Company social events
- Professional development and career advancement
Categories
- Construction
- Technology
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- structured cabling
- Cat6a
- Cat6
- Cat5e
- fiber optic
- single-mode fiber
- multimode fiber
- Fluke DSX-5000
- blueprint reading
- CCTV
- access control
- alarm systems
- low-voltage
- network racks
- cable termination
- cable testing
- cable labelling
- as-built drawings
- communication room build-out
- IBEW
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- First Aid
- WHMIS
- Fall Protection
- Asbestos Awareness
- FIT test
- Journeyman Red Seal Electrician
Tools
- Fluke DSX-5000
- O365
Languages
- English