Optical Hardware Lab Technician Student

Job Description
Position: Optical Hardware Lab Technician Student

Number of Position(s): 2

Duration: 4 Months

Date: January 5th to April 24th, 2026

Location: Ottawa, Canada

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a 2nd-year candidate for a bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Networking, Technologist, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
As a part of our team, you will:

• Work with the Lab System Administrators to bring up the lab subnet in the new Network Infrastructure Lab
• Leverage Nokia's central asset management tool for equipment inventory tracking (serial numbers, loaned equipment, repairs, etc)
• Troubleshoot various issues with network and equipment
• Find/implement ways to improve the lab

Key Skills And Experience

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills, basic IP knowledge
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Linux/Unix operating systems, installing servers, creating users, groups, and permissions

About Us
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information
US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
About The Team
The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.