Job descriptionThis position is based on-site in Canal Flats, BC, supporting the construction of a 30 MW liquid-cooled AI data center campus. It is a camp-based role working a 14 days on / 7 days off (14&7) rotation in support of the project's 24-hour, two-crew (A/B) construction schedule. Camp accommodations, meals, and site transportation are provided during on-rotation periods.
The RoleThe General Foreman - Network & Fiber is the Superintendent's eyes and ears on the network & fiber scope. Working under the direction of the Superintendent, you provide day-to-day oversight of the contractors executing inside-plant and outside-plant structured cabling, fibre optic, and network infrastructure, including the telecom entrance, backbone and horizontal fibre, copper, pathways, racks, cabinets, and network equipment, plus day-to-day coordination with the internet service provider on IREN's 30 MW data center project in Canal Flats, verifying that work is performed safely, in the right sequence, to the approved drawings and specifications, and in line with the project quality process. This is a mission-critical build: you hold contractors to a zero-defect standard, escalate issues early, and spend the majority of every shift in the field as the primary daily point of contact for contractor foremen and site supervision.
Job requirements - Daily Contractor Oversight: Conduct daily walkdowns of all active work areas to confirm crews are working to the current plan, drawings, and specifications; verify contractor manpower, equipment, test equipment, and material readiness against the three-week look-ahead and report shortfalls to the Superintendent.
- Coordination: Coordinate pathway installation, cable pulls, rack and cabinet sets, and meet-me room fit-out with the electrical, mechanical, and other trades to avoid conflicts and pathway congestion.
- Permits & Controls: Confirm that permits, hazard assessments, laser safety controls, work-at-heights protection, and access controls for secure telecom spaces are in place before work proceeds.
- Quality Process Oversight: Enforce the project Quality Management Plan and discipline Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) in the field, including hold points, witness points, and required sign-offs. Perform first-hand verification of installations covering: outside-plant fibre including duct banks, entrance conduits, telecom entrance room, demarcation, and splice enclosures; backbone and horizontal fibre (single-mode and multimode), MPO/MTP trunks, cassettes, patch panels, splicing, and terminations; copper structured cabling, pathways (tray, ladder rack, fibre raceway), telecom bonding and grounding, and firestopping; rack, cabinet, cable manager, and containment installation, cable dressing, bend radius, labelling, and slack management; network equipment installation, power feeds, out-of-band management, and interfaces to BMS/EPMS and security.
- Testing & Inspections: Witness and verify Tier 1 (OLTS) and Tier 2 (OTDR) fibre certification, connector end-face inspection and cleaning, copper channel certification, polarity and continuity checks; confirm results are traceable to labels before sign-off. Serve as IREN's day-to-day field contact for the ISP: track entrance readiness, coordinate access, demarcation, and rack space, witness ISP acceptance testing and circuit turn-up, and confirm hand-off documentation with IREN network engineering.
- Non-Conformance: Identify, document, and track non-conformances and deficiencies; drive contractors to timely, verified closure and confirm rework meets specification; support the Engineers of Record in obtaining the field-review evidence required for BC Building Code letters of assurance.
- Contractor Supervision Interface: Act as IREN's primary daily field contact for contractor general foremen, foremen, and site supervisors; lead daily plan-of-day meetings; resolve field issues promptly and escalate schedule, quality, or safety concerns with recommended solutions; hold contractors to housekeeping and site-logistics standards appropriate to a mission-critical facility.
- Safety Leadership: Model and enforce IREN's safety culture and WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation requirements across all contractor crews; lead toolbox talks and field-level hazard assessments; stop work where conditions present an unacceptable risk.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily field logs, photo records, progress notes, and deficiency tracking; support the Superintendent with RFI follow-up, field changes, and as-built markups; contribute to weekly progress and quality reporting.
Job responsibilities - 10+ years of hands-on structured cabling, fibre optic, or network infrastructure construction experience (data centers, telecommunications, power generation, oil and gas, mining, or heavy industrial), including 3+ years as a foreman, general foreman, or equivalent supervising network and fibre contractor crews.
- Demonstrated testing and quality oversight of mission-critical network infrastructure: fibre certification (OLTS and OTDR), copper certification, and connector inspection. Experience coordinating with ISPs on entrance facilities, demarcation, and circuit turn-up.
- Strong working knowledge of inside- and outside-plant fibre, structured cabling, pathways, telecom bonding and grounding, and rack and cabinet installation; familiarity with TIA-942, TIA-568, TIA-606, BICSI practices, and CSA C22.1 communications requirements.
- Demonstrated experience enforcing quality programs, ITPs, and inspection hold points on industrial projects.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deal firmly and professionally with contractor supervision.
- Proficiency with common construction software (Procore or similar), Microsoft Office, and mobile field-inspection tools.
- Valid driver's licence and legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Ability to work on-site in Canal Flats, BC on a 14&7 camp rotation, including night shift coverage as the project ramps; camp/remote-site experience an asset.
Preferred Experience- BICSI Technician, RCDD, or equivalent, or manufacturer certifications for fibre and copper systems.
- Experience with high-density MPO/MTP trunk systems supporting high-performance compute or AI clusters, and with outside-plant fibre and duct bank construction.
- Prior experience on mission-critical or data center network infrastructure construction.
- Gold Seal Certification, CSTS-2020 or BCCSA safety training, and standard first aid.
- Experience working on remote industrial sites in British Columbia or similar environments.
Job benefits - Work with state-of-the-art AI hardware and some of the most advanced compute systems in the world
- Be part of a team that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning
- Make a measurable impact on the performance and reliability of global AI workloads
The IREN Package At IREN, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Our Canada package for hourly paid positions includes:
Compensation- The hourly rate of pay range for this position starts at $50 and is reflective of experience
Health & Wellness- 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
Financial Well-Being Time Off & Flexibility- Bi-weekly paid vacation and paid holidays
Growth & Development- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
- Training and personal development opportunities
Lifestyle & Culture- Company events and team-building activities
