IT Systems Administrator

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government office in Dawson City, Yukon is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to manage and maintain their IT infrastructure. The role involves providing technical expertise, handling complex IT issues, and supervising support staff. Candidates should have a diploma in computer systems and at least three years of experience in network administration. The position offers a competitive salary and is vital for ensuring high availability and security of IT systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in network administration.
• General knowledge of data processing and networking principles.
• Help-Desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the core IT infrastructure.
• Handle Tier 3 escalations for complex issues.
• Supervise and mentor IT support technicians.

Skills

Network administration

Technical support

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 administration

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Certificate in computer systems

Tools

VMware

Azure

AWS

Job description

IT Systems Administrator – Permanent

Competition #: 2025-12-006

Department: Governance & Executive Operations

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: December 8, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($88,666.50 annually)

Reporting to the Senior Information Advisor and supported by external IT service providers, the incumbent manages and maintains the TH Government’s core IT infrastructure, which includes servers, networks and security systems. The incumbent provides advanced technical expertise and handles Tier 3 escalations for complex issues, ensuring system reliability, performance and compliance with legislation and policies. The incumbent oversees day‑to‑day operations and supports IT projects such as system upgrades, virtualization, cloud integration and disaster recovery planning. The incumbent supervises and provides mentorship and training to IT Support Technicians and interns. The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, leadership abilities and a commitment to maintaining high availability and security across all IT systems.

An eligibility list may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent, part‑time, temporary, term or auxiliary on‑call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by advancing the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.

Essential Qualifications:

• Diploma/Certificate or post‑secondary courses in computer systems, combined with a minimum of three years of experience in network administration and providing technical support to users; an equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and abilities may be considered.
• General knowledge of data processing and networking principles and technology, including software applications, hardware and operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and enterprise backup solutions.
• Experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration and security.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP based networks.
• Help‑Desk experience.

Assets:

• An IT certification is considered an asset.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is an asset.
• Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, CompTIA Network+/Security+, VMware or Azure Administrator are considered assets.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone: (867) 993‑7100 Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.