System Administrator

West Fraser; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension and savings plans

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

West Fraser in Quesnel, British Columbia, is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to enhance our IT infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role is integral in ensuring secure, scalable, and automated systems while continuously improving our operations.

The ideal candidate has a diploma in IT and experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure services. We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 to $100,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Azure and cloud-based services.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Monitor system performance and availability.
• Implement and maintain security controls.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Cybersecurity principles

Troubleshooting

Cloud services (Azure)

Education

Diploma or degree in Information Technology

Tools

PowerShell

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

We are seeking a modern Systems Administrator to support and evolve our core IT infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and reliable systems while driving automation and continuous improvement.

You Will Do

• Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise platforms
• Manage virtualization, storage, and backup system
• Maintain and support privileged remote access systems and vendor relationships
• Manage, design, and deploy IP camera systems
• Maintain endpoint systems, authentication services, and access control
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning
• Support Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service
• Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls and endpoint protection
• Participate in security incident response and remediation
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and connectivity issues
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or equivalent tools
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver IT services
• Support the corporate security team on both reactive and proactive security remediation tasks and projects

You Have

• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure
• Familiarity with Azure and cloud‑based services
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Experience supporting complex, multi‑system environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V)
• Experience working within manufacturing or wood products manufacturing
• Experience with storage and backup solutions (SAN, enterprise backup tools)
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell)
• Familiarity with networking concepts and technologies
• Certifications (Microsoft, Azure, or security‑related)

Education & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology or related field
• Equivalent experience considered

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000, which may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage; pension and saving plans; life, disability, and accident insurance; vacation time, paid holidays, and additional benefits to support well‑being.

Work Conditions

• 100% office‑based
• May require some evening and weekend work for system maintenance and updates
• May require occasional travel for conferences or vendor meetings
• May require travel to remote locations for system upgrades
• Flexibility to participate in planning sessions and change windows outside regular business hours
• Occasional evening and weekend coverage for system‑related service disruptions and security events will be required
• Occasional travel within Canada and to the United States may also be required