IT Systems Administrator

Company Overview

Canstar is a Canadian restoration company, owned and operated since we opened in 1985. We have branches both in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Canstar focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural trauma to their home/business.

We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.

We take good care of our team too! We like to have fun and celebrate our success with things like popcorn Fridays and an annual Company BBQ for staff and their families!

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Systems Administrator to manage and enhance our technology landscape. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Cybersecurity. The IT Systems Administrator will ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of our IT systems, aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. Strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and relevant certifications are essential for this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforce IT security policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
• Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate risks and minimize downtime in case of system failures or cyber-attacks.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential threats and weaknesses.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents, responding promptly to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
• Ensure proper access controls and identity management, including the implementation of multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls.
• Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote best practices and reduce the risk of human-related security breaches.
• Support the maintenance and management of Business Applications and Systems.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that self and others adhere to Canstar’s health and safety practices and procedures.
• Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently.
• Understand safety policies and protocols.
• Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in IT systems management with a focus on M365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, security, and networking technologies.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Azure certifications) are highly desirable.

Working Conditions

• This position reports out of Canstar’s head office.
• Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.
• This position does have a component of after hours on-call shifts on a rotation basis. Industry is 24/7 and some after hours work is expected.

Perks of working for Canstar…

• Competitive compensation.
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family.
• Great company culture and career advancement opportunities.
• Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs!).