Graduate Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Operations

About usPathway Communications has a track record of 30 years providing high-quality Information Technology solutions, including technical contact Centre services at Tiers I, II and III to demanding corporate, government and non-profit clients in Canada and the United States. We commenced operations in 1995 and have grown, over the past 30 years, from being one of Canada's pioneering ISPs to a provider of end-to-end corporate IT solutions including inbound technical support, infrastructure management, cybersecurity and application development and maintenance. Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by the critical certifications we have. These include, amongst others, SOC, ISO 27000, PCI DSS and Uptime Institute Tier III Certifications for our data center. Visit us on the website www.pathcom.com
Job Title: Graduate Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Operations
Location: Markham, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, on-site at Markham. On-call & after office hours as required
Summary:
Pathway Communications is seeking recent graduates in Electrical Engineering who have hands-on exposure or internship experience in data centre operations. This role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about power systems, critical infrastructure, and data centre reliability. You'll be part of a dynamic engineering and operations team supporting high-availability environments.
Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance, monitoring, and operation of electrical and power distribution systems within data centres.

• Assist in troubleshooting power and infrastructure issues (UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators).

• Participate in routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and load testing activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational uptime and safety compliance.

• Assist in documenting and analyzing equipment performance, load capacity, and incident reports.

• Contribute to energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (recent graduate or final-year student).

• Prior co-op, internship, or full time / part-time experience in data centre operations or facilities engineering.

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, circuit analysis, and safety protocols.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work in a 24x7 environment as required for critical support.

• Knowledge of HVAC, fire suppression, and monitoring systems is an asset.
  Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools.

• Exposure to ISO 27001 / 9001 environments or similar quality frameworks.

• Understanding of power redundancy and failover systems.

Competencies & Attributes

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication.
• Teamwork: Ability to work across functions and locations.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and escalation judgment.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in documentation and records.
• Proactivity: Ability to anticipate issues and suggest improvements.
• Resilience: Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Disclaimer: Please note that this document is intended to provide an overview of job accountabilities and does not necessarily list all tasks related to the job.
Pathway Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, color, or ethnic origin as required by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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