Senior Communications Cabling Technician

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to step up and be a leader for an established company? Ainger Cabling + Security is seeking, forward thinking candidates to compliment our fantastic team in Ottawa, Ontario. We offer a competitive salary, benefits & employer matching RRSP, clothing & safety equipment, tools, company vehicle and paid training & certification courses. If you are ready for this challenge, we are ready for you!

A Senior Communications Cabling Technician provides on-site installation, service and maintenance of structured communications & security cable systems & set-up and trouble shooting of basic networking systems.

• Lead junior technicians on installation of communications and security cable and wire.
• Install terminate & test communcations cabling equipment, including cabinets, racks and associated hardware as per scope of work
• Install & test modems, routers & switches
• Extend & test carrier circuits for voice & data applications
• Perform routine and emergency service calls
• Must be able to drive company vehicle to perform duties
• Maintain good driving record
• Required to be available to work on weekends, holidays and after 5 p.m. as needed
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

• Experience leading teams on projects and day-to-day cabling activites
• Knowledge of Structured Cable and security wire and cable installation
• Knowledge of installation & grounding of cabinets & racks
• Knowledge of Analog & Digital services
• Knowledge of Intercom & Entry Telephone Systems (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of Basic IP Networks
• Interest in expanding skills to include installation & repair of Electronic Security Systems

• Must have troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to read blue prints and schematic drawings
• Ability to operate elevated lift platforms (scissor and boom) and power tools
• Self‑motivated and a professional attitude
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent teambuilding, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Must possess good decision‑making skills, be very organized and detail oriented
• Bilingual (English & French) preferred, but not essential

• Ability to work effectively with others or alone
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team and be flexible
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, delays or unexpected events; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation
• Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years of related experience and/or training
• Five years of experience with cabling or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills

• Must have a valid clean driver’s license
• Working at Heights Certificate
• Security Background Check
• Elevated Platform Certificate (preferred, but not essential)
• Government Security Clearance (preferred, but not essential)
• ASP & CCQ Certificate (preferred, but not essential)

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

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)