Job Description

Join Our Team as a Manager, Data Center Operations & Infrastructure (DCM)

Are you a seasoned data center professional with a passion for operational excellence, cutting-edge infrastructure, and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in mission-critical environments where uptime is paramount, and precision matters?

Have we piqued your interest? Keep reading!

About eStruxture Data Centers...

eStruxture Data Centers

is an award-winning company and the largest Canadian-owned data center provider with locations in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. Our solutions are designed to give customers more: more locations, more capacity, more connections that enable them to run modern, demanding enterprise applications, and offer their business the control to rapidly scale in response to unpredictable changes in business processes. eStruxture provides access to an ecosystem of almost 1,000 customers that trust and depend on our infrastructure and customer support, including carriers, cloud providers, media content, financial services, and enterprise customers. eStruxture offers colocation, bandwidth, security and support services to customers across Canada in its 15 carrier and cloud-neutral facilities.



Everything starts with our dedicated and talented team. As an award-winning industry leader, our data centers help our customers improve network connectivity, redundancy, and uptime, scale up or down, increase cost savings, and provide a high level of physical security. This would be unachievable without the

people of eStruxture.

Tell me about the job...

The

Manager, Data Center Operations & Infrastructure (DCM)

is a

critical operational role

overseeing the day-to-day management of our

Vancouver

1 &

Vancouver

2

data centers. You will be responsible for leading a team of

data center technicians, operators, and infrastructure managers

to ensure that all tasks related to

electrical, mechanical, security, fire life safety, and customer support

are executed safely and efficiently.

Quality control is key, and uptime is paramount.

OK, I'm interested! Tell me more about the core job functions...

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and mentor

a team of data center professionals to deliver

world-class service

. Oversee

daily operations

, ensuring all aspects of

electrical, mechanical, security, and fire safety systems

run seamlessly. Drive efficiency in

customer installations, service requests, and remote hands support

.

Manage and resolve

technical and operational incidents, leading

emergency response efforts

when needed. Develop, implement, and refine

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

and maintenance strategies. Ensure

compliance with health & safety regulations

while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Monitor and report site capacity metrics

, ensuring scalability and long-term planning. Support

pre-sales efforts

, including conducting customer site tours and responding to RFIs/RFPs.

Oversee OPEX & CAPEX budgets

, ensuring smart investments and cost control. Drive compliance with

accreditation initiatives

(SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.) and manage security personnel.

I'm really interested! What skills/knowledge do you want and need?

Experience & Skills:

5+ years of leadership experience

in data center operations, with a strong focus on

mission-critical environments

. Expertise in

colocation operations, capacity planning, facility forecasting, and performance metrics

. Strong background in

incident management, emergency response, and root cause analysis

. Experience with

trouble ticketing systems, budget management (CAPEX/OPEX), and compliance programs

.

Excellent communication skills

, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Education & Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):

Bachelor's degree

in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Industry certifications are a plus:

309-A, 313-A, ITIL, UTI, DCCA

, etc.

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in

Microsoft & Google software suites

(Visio is a plus!). Strong knowledge of

structured cabling, networking, and connectivity standards

. Experience with

CMMS, DCIM, and power metering systems

. Understanding of

industry data center standards, policies, and regulations

, including

Provincial Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and Fire Code

Working Conditions

The role has standard data center working conditions with time split between office and facility environments, with a regular workweek from

Monday to Friday

. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet

tight deadlines

and manage

competing priorities

. The role requires

availability to respond to critical incidents off-hours

.

Security for our team...

All offers are

contingent upon the successful completion

of a background investigation.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be at the heart of data center excellence, apply today!