Data Center Technician

IREN • Mackenzie, BC

61d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Reporting to the Data Center Technical Lead, the Data Center Technician is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the physical compute infrastructure in our data center.

Requirements

• Diploma, degree, or recognized certification in Information Technology or a closely related field is required. Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, CDCP, CCNA are an advantage
• Ability to understand and assist in diagnosing complex issues related to high-performance computing environments
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, remote system management, and infrastructure automation frameworks
• Prior experience with command-line interfaces (CLI), particularly in Linux environments
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow standardized operating procedures
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, supporting the effective operation of people and systems across multiple data center sites
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
• Strong personal integrity, openness, and professional honesty
• Ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to technical challenges
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
• A team player with a strong willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities and work across departments when needed
• This role requires availability for a rotational shift schedule including day, night, and weekend coverage. Candidates must be comfortable working overnight and maintaining productivity during off-peak hours. A shift premium may apply.

Responsibilities

• Run the engines of modern AI by operating and optimizing high density GPU and accelerator environments
• Design and scale next‑gen infrastructure, from cooling strategies to power distribution to automation frameworks
• Partner with world‑class engineering teams to deploy cutting‑edge hardware and software stacks
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement
• Innovate relentlessly, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reliability, and sustainability

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform
• RRSP with company match
• Voluntary TFSA
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Company events and team-building activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree