Shop Technician (Resell Technician)
Location: Edmonton, AB
Type: Part-Time Contract (Up to 6 Months, Flexible Hours)
Benchmark Data Solutions is an Alberta-owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience providing remote communication services primarily to the oil & gas industry.
We are a team-oriented environment that prides itself on fulfilling our customer’s communication needs by leveraging cutting-edge technology. From the shop to the field, we are committed to safety, professionalism, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
About the Role
We are seeking a Shop Technician (Resell Technician) for a part-time contract role of up to 6 months. This position offers flexible hours (daytime, evenings, weekends) and may scale up to 40 hours per week depending on workload and the successful candidate’s availability.
The Shop Technician will focus on testing, valuing, and coordinating the resale of surplus communication and technology equipment. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who is tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and comfortable with both shop work and customer-facing sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, evaluate, and verify the condition of communication and technology equipment
- Research and determine fair market value for resale items
- Create accurate listings and descriptions for resale across multiple platforms (online, in-person, auction houses, and industry contacts)
- Photograph, catalog, and track inventory of resale items
- Coordinate logistics for equipment sales, including inquiries, pickups, and shipping
- Administer sales of items directly, including in-person transactions and delivery within Edmonton when required
- Maintain detailed records of sales, pricing, and inventory movement
- Assist with general shop duties to keep staging areas organized and equipment ready
Qualifications
- Tech-savvy with experience working with communication or electronic equipment preferred (testing, refurbishing, or resale)
- Strong research skills to determine resale values based on current market trends
- Comfortable with resale platforms such as Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, auction houses, or specialized industry channels
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer interaction and online listings
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, perform frequent bending, and safely handle equipment
- Customer-service mindset when coordinating sales and deliveries
- Valid driver’s license required for occasional in-town delivery of equipment
- Flexible availability for daytime, evening, and weekend hours
Why Join Benchmark?
At Benchmark, we’re a small, dynamic team that values collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical skills with sales and market research to create value from surplus equipment. If you enjoy hands-on work with flexibility and variety, this is the role for you.
Employment Details
- Contract: Part-time, up to 6 months (up to 40 hours per week depending on workload and candidate availability)
- Location: Edmonton (shop-based with occasional in-town delivery)
- Compensation: Competitive hourly wage
- Equipment Provided: Laptop, phone, PPE as required