computer network technician

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Vancouver seeks a skilled IT technician to coordinate computer networks and maintain server operations. Candidates should possess a diploma in a related field and have 1-2 years of experience. Duties include troubleshooting networks, installing software, and ensuring data security. Benefits include paramedical services coverage and free parking.

Benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of installing and troubleshooting web server hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Install software and web server hardware.
• Maintain and troubleshoot local area networks (LANs) and computer workstations.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Website creation and management software

Web service design

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks
• Install software
• Install web server hardware and software
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Modify Web pages, applets and scripts
• Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines
• Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers
• Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Website creation and management software
• Web service design

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Creativity
• Dedication

Benefits Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available