Job Description

About the Role

Looking for a skilled, reliable

low-voltage wiring technician

to assist with a small set of in-home network upgrades. This includes clean, aesthetic

Cat6 runs

, terminations, and basic Starlink-ready setup. Work is hands-on, straightforward, and must be done with

care, discretion, and pride

.

This is a

private home environment

, not a construction site. If you take pleasure in tidy cable paths, precise terminations, and leaving a space more beautiful than you found it, you'll fit right in.

Who You Are

Experienced with

Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A

cabling Skilled with

terminations, keystone jacks, patch panels

, or equivalent Familiar with

residential low-voltage best practices

Able to advise on

portable / non-destructive installs

(no unnecessary holes, no messy runs) Respectful of client privacy, choices/decisions Strong English communication Physically healthy and able to work safely

Comfortable working in a calm, health-aware home environment

Respectful of a sovereign household and personal property

Fully insured (liability + WSBC/WorkSafe equivalent preferred)

Nice to Have

Experience with

Starlink

setups Experience creating

discreet cabling pathways

A sense of aesthetics -- clean lines only*, no spaghetti installs
Ability to troubleshoot simple network layout questions

What You'll Be Doing

Assessing the best pathing for network cabling Running one or more Cat6 cables

cleanly and discreetly

Installing terminations and testing lines Ensuring the setup does

not

disrupt the look of a well-kept home Offering guidance on how to

future-proof

cabling in a home that may be reorganized or moved

Hours & Schedule

One short project (approx.

2-4 hours

) with potential follow-up work Flexible scheduling (weekends OK)

Compensation

$30-$40/hr

depending on experience Paid same day

Why This Job Is Good

This is a

respectful, calm, private household

. You'll be treated well, paid promptly, and appreciated for your craftsmanship. No drama, no chaos -- just clean work, done right.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 1 day

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Nanaimo, BC V9V 1G4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you currently carry liability insurance for your work (and, if applicable, WorkSafeBC/WSIB coverage)? Please specify your insurer and coverage type. When you're working in someone's private home, what specific steps do you take to protect their space, privacy, and property (cleanliness, communication, and damage prevention)? Please describe a recent residential job where you ran Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in a finished home. What was the scope, how did you route the cable, and what did you do to keep the installation neat and minimally invasive to the home's appearance? Describe a situation where you worked independently in someone's home. How did you ensure trust, safety, and clear communication?
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:

Cat6 / low-voltage cabling: 3 years (required) Data cabling (Cat6): 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) drivers license and reliable transportation (required) trade licence or certification (required)
Work Location: In person