System Administrator

Kativik Regional Government; Kuujjuaq (Village), Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated System Administrator to join their dynamic team. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring robust server management, security protocols, and network availability. You will play a crucial role in guiding IT specialists and implementing innovative systems while maintaining comprehensive documentation. The position offers a hybrid work environment with occasional travel to Nunavik communities, making it ideal for those who thrive in diverse settings. If you are passionate about technology and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group Insurance

20 days vacation per year

20 statutory holidays including Christmas

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system administration, particularly with Windows Servers.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage server data backups and ensure network security.
• Support IT specialists and implement new systems.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Network Management

Scripting in PowerShell

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Microsoft Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

Microsoft Office 365

Veeam Backup

SQL Server

Citrix

Job description

Kativik Regional Government provided pay range

This range is provided by Kativik Regional Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$60,074.00/yr - CA$102,839.00/yr

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

(PERMANENT, FULL TIME)

Under the supervision of the Assistant-Director – Information Technology section, the system administrator is responsible for, without being limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Ensure proper data backups of all servers (backup schedule, data recovery, and testing);
• Ensure adequate access and security measures over all systems, including OS updates and antivirus.
• Ensure local and WAN network availability.
• Manage the Firewall and Network infrastructure;
• Support IT Specialists as needed, providing guidance on their daily activities;
• Play a leading role in the implementation of a new system following the project management concept;
• Ensure proper documentation of all system-related activities. Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange…;
• Planning, documentation, and maintenance of the disaster recovery plan (hardware & data recovery);
• Play an active role in the creation, implementation, and revision of IT policies and guidelines;
• Work under the Senior System Administrator's guidance
• Assist the Security Specialist as needed
• Performing any related tasks as requested by the Assistant-Director.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience supporting Windows Servers, Exchange, Fortinet, and Cisco equipment;
• Microsoft Certifications;
• CompTIA A+ Certification;
• Experience with project management is an asset.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 Administration;
• Active Directory Enterprise Administration;
• VMware ESXi (vSphere/vCenter) environments;
• Microsoft Office 365 administration;
• Scripting in PowerShell, VBScript;
• Management of SAN and iSCSI Server Storage Arrays;
• Network management: routers, firewalls, and switches;
• Veeam Backup, Replication, and Recovery;
• PRTG Monitoring;
• Web server configuration and management: Apache, IIS;
• Maintain Development/ Production environments for Web DevOps;
• Maintaining SQL Servers, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS projects and reports;
• MSQL Database Administration (Windows Server Cluster environment);
• Citrix;
• PowerShell scripting;
• Microsoft Certifications;
• Microsoft SharePoint;
• Microsoft Office 365 Experience;
• Network Administration: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, PPTP VPN, RDP;

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical capacity;
• Resourceful when troubleshooting;
• Team leadership;
• Ability to transfer his/her knowledge to others;
• Strong focus on customer service-oriented personality;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English, and French;
• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, outside office hours, and be available on call.
• Must be available to travel in Nunavik communities on occasion.

Place of employment: Hybrid with travel in Nunavik, Quebec

Salary: Min. $60,074 – Max. $102,839 yearly

Other benefits:

• Group Insurance;
• Vacation: 20 days/year;
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during Christmas holidays.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Other

Industries

Government Administration, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Operations and Maintenance