Technology Trainee

Are you looking for a growing career within the technology and installation field? Want to work with innovative professionals on integrated technology projects? 

Apply to the Technology Trainee role today with Paladin Technologies, a North American leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of IP-based Integrated Security, Audio-Visual, and Data Networking systems. We work on many projects in your community including casinos, arenas, restaurants, airports, post-secondary institutions, and more. 

Paladin Technologies believes in innovation through teamwork and creating a dedicated and professional environment where our colleagues can build on personal growth and career advancement. 

The Role

Joining the Paladin Technologies team means an opportunity to learn and grow on the job. Job shadowing Senior Technicians’ daily activities and hands-on training will be provided for this role.

We are looking for dedicated talent who are "willing to get their hands dirty" and are committed to learning industry best practices from on-site mentors. The Technology Trainee will demonstrate the ability to think outside of the box and will exhibit strong professionalism, communication, and collaboration. Coordination and communication with the Senior Technicians are critical to the success of this position.

This position may require weekend/night shifts and occasional out-of-town travel.

As a Technology Trainee, you will gain first-hand experience working in a variety of areas such as Datacom, Audio Visual, and Security Systems.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Pulling trade-specific cabling as directed by Site Leads.
• Installation of different cable support structures.
• Basic installation of associated field devices to Paladin standards.
• Staging materials to improve efficiency.
• Clean up at the end of the day, making sure all cables are neatly coiled throughout the job site, tools clean and put away.
• Keeping the job site clean.
• Assist on some of our larger installations.
• Travel to client sites on a required basis.
• Other duties as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be bondable and able to pass a background check. 
• Valid Driver’s License with clean abstract and no restrictions is preferred.
• High School Diploma is required or an Associate Degree/Certificate in a related field is preferred
• Physical demands:
  • Comfortable working at heights.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to be on your feet and walking for a majority of the day.
  • Lift and carry tools, ladders, hand tools, materials.
  • Flexibility to work in a variety of environments, from construction sites to finished corporate offices.
• Power/Hand tool experience is preferred.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Adaptability: Quickly adapt to deliver desired outcomes for our clients. 
Accountability: Own your work from start to finish.
Service Orientation: Strive to exceed customer expectations. 
Innovation: Always Look for new ways to add value.
Technical knowledge: Constantly build your skill set and demonstrate your abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Online learning management portal available for continuous development.
• A welcome package, Personal Protective Equipment, and basic hand tools will be provided.
• Extended health insurance – medical and dental.
• Employee Family Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and vacation time.
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching.
• Overtime, night shift premium, out-of-town per diem opportunities.
• Team events throughout the year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Pay Range: $20.00 ph - $22.00 ph (DOE)