Senior Administrator, Core Datastorage

Domtar; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote

Group insurance

Pension plan

Education assistance

Telemedicine

Transit-accessible office

Job summary

Domtar in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking a Senior Administrator, Core Datastorage to join the Infrastructure and Operations team as a Storage and Backup Administrator. The role covers on‑premises and hybrid IT environments, ensuring secure, reliable systems and driving automation and operational excellence daily.

The position requires at least 5 years in storage/backup, expertise in block storage, CommVault, cloud technologies, ITIL processes, and strong English/French communication.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a storage and backup administrator in the enterprise IT sector.
• Hands-on experience in key infrastructure areas (networking, virtualization, storage/backup, databases).
• Advanced expertise in block storage / FC/iSCSI SANs and Commvault backups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, design, and continuous improvement for storage and backup infrastructures and related tools.
• Administer and design storage solutions in a large-scale, 24/7 environment.
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce repetitive tasks and improve team efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed application and infrastructure environments.
• Oversee storage infrastructures and ensure their availability.

Skills

Storage & backup

Block storage / FC/iSCSI SANs

Commvault backup

Cloud technologies

ITIL processes

Security awareness

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

English & French communications

Networking & virtualization

Databases

Tools

Commvault

Dell PMAX

HPE Alletra/Nimble

Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal , ( Quebec , Canada ), is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Administrator, Core Datastorage. This job is full-time permanent.

About The Role

Join the Infrastructure and Operations team as a “Storage and Backup” Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, supporting, and improving the company’s IT infrastructure, in both on-premises and hybrid environments. You will ensure that systems remain secure, reliable, and resilient, while contributing to initiatives related to the infrastructure lifecycle, automation, and operational excellence on a daily basis, in collaboration with the IT Infrastructure Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, design, and continuous improvement for storage and backup infrastructures and related tools
• Administer and design storage solutions in a large-scale, 24/7 environment
• Collaborate closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to design and deliver solutions aligned with business needs
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce repetitive tasks and improve team efficiency
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed application and infrastructure environments
• Ensure compliance with procedures, technical design standards, and best practices
• Manage activities within the ITIL framework (change, incident, and service request management)
• Contribute to team routines and participate in operations outside standard hours (at least once a month)
• Participate in technology monitoring and recommend improvementsDraft and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Administer and maintain Commvault backup solutions
• Monitor backups and restores on a daily basis
• Oversee storage infrastructures and ensure their availability

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience as a storage and backup administrator in the enterprise IT sector. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Hands‑on experience in key infrastructure areas (networking, virtualization, storage/backup, databases).
• Advanced expertise in:
  • Block storage / FC/iSCSI SANs (Dell PMAX, HPE Alletra/Nimble)
  • Backup solutions (Commvault)
• Knowledge of cloud technologies
• Experience in high‑availability environments as well as in the design, implementation, and testing of disaster recovery plans (DR)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in complex distributed environments
• Proficiency in ITIL processes (Change, Incident, and Request Management)
• Strong awareness of security issues (remediation, hardening of environments)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French

What We Are Offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .