Data Center Technician, IT - Contractor (AI)

Location: Fully on-site at the Beanfield data center in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with travel to office locations and other data center facilities as required.

Company

Product company developing AI platforms that combine software models, compilers, networking, platforms, semiconductors, and RISC-V CPU technology.

What you will do

• Install, remove, relocate, decommission, and maintain servers, network equipment, storage systems, and other data center infrastructure.
• Rack and stack equipment and install, label, organize, manage, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Support data center migrations, hardware deployments, equipment moves, and infrastructure changes.
• Coordinate work with IT, network, infrastructure, and data center teams.
• Maintain physical inventory, asset identification, equipment tracking, and installation documentation.
• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting, escalate issues when needed, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Requirements

• Approximately 2–5 years of hands-on experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, server or network hardware, or a similar technical role.
• Experience working with servers, network equipment, storage systems, racks, rack layouts, and copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, cabling standards, installation instructions, and safety requirements.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently with multiple technical teams in an on-site environment.
• Ability to work fully on-site in downtown Toronto and travel to other facilities as required.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology is required; employment may depend on citizenship, permanent residency, or prior export-license approval.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month contractor engagement.
• Collaboration-focused environment with opportunities to work across multiple technical teams.
• Exposure to enterprise data center operations, large-scale hardware deployments, migrations, and infrastructure changes.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Equal opportunity workplace.