Senior Systems Administrator (25:116A)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary institution in British Columbia is seeking a System Administrator to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience and proficiency in Microsoft technologies such as Exchange and Azure. Responsibilities include installing and supporting systems, ensuring data security, and mentoring team members. This is a temporary full-time position offering $32.73 – $33.74 per hour with additional benefits.

Benefits

6% vacation pay

Labour Market Adjustment stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a System Administrator or in a related role.
• Experience with SIEM technologies.
• Solid knowledge of data governance/security.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support systems hardware and software solutions.
• Ensure maintenance, backup/recovery, and security of enterprise systems.
• Oversee the performance of on-premises servers and systems.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Exchange

Proficiency with Active Directory

Strong technical and analytical skills

Quick learner

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

PowerShell

Azure

Windows Server

Job description

Job Overview

Term of App't: Temporary, Full Time (Monday - Friday, 7 hours per day)

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: IT Infrastructure Manager

Salary

Classification 17, $32.73 – $33.74 per hour in accordance with the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Temporary employees in this role receive an additional $0.58/hour in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation pay, and a Labour Market Adjustment stipend of $5.49/hour.

Please note: Campuses are closed during the Christmas break December 25 – January 1, which is unpaid time off.

Description

Are you passionate about technology? Join a tight knit team of like-minded professionals and put your skills to work!

Northern Lights College supports one of the largest geographical areas of any post‑secondary institution in BC, with a wide array of systems deployed across multiple campuses. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies from Meraki, Palo Alto, Microsoft, Dell, and Polycom.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support systems hardware and software solutions
• Ensure maintenance, backup/recovery, management, security, and accessibility of mission‑critical enterprise systems and data
• Oversee the cleanliness and performance of on‑premises servers and systems
• Design, plan, and implement new systems in collaboration with the infrastructure team, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other third parties
• Provide support to staff and students regarding NLC's systems infrastructure
• Mentor IT team members in the use, management, and administration of systems, utilities, and resources

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of three years' experience as a System Administrator or in a related role.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange in a hybrid deployment and with SIEM technologies.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, PowerShell, Power Automate, and the Microsoft O365/Azure environment, with solid knowledge of Windows Server and data governance/security.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills in planning, designing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline. Candidates with relevant certifications and/or substantial work experience will also be considered.
• Strong break/fix skills in both virtual and physical infrastructure technologies including VMs, Azure, Windows and Linux servers, SharePoint, and video conferencing systems.
• Related certifications, such as A+, MCSA/MCSE, and Security+.

EEO & Diversity Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self‑identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.