Stagiaire Technicien de Centre de Données / Datacenter Technician Intern

Microsoft•Quebec, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The duration of the internship is 6 months. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Datacenter Technician (DCT) Intern. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT Intern, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider. Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components.
Proficiency in English is a bona fide occupational requirement due to technical and specialized tasks requiring the use of English to meet customer needs while working in an integrated fashion with colleagues around the world.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
The successful candidate currently has the ability to obtain Reliability Status screening from a duly authorized department or agency of the Government of Canada.
The candidate must have five (5) years of continuous Canadian residency and must not have lived or worked outside of Canada for more than six (6) months during that time unless Microsoft is satisfied that the requisite clearance can nevertheless be obtained within required timelines.

Nice To Haves

Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).
Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance.
Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams.
Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills.
Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication in French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
Install, replace, and troubleshoot cables and hardware
Handle data bearing devices (ex. Hard drives, solid state drives, etc.)
Work within a ticket-based environment
Move equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment.
As required, assist the Datacenter Inventory and Asset Management Team (DIAT) with shipping/receiving and inventory management to address high work volumes.
Embody our culture and values.