Systems Administrator

Iaawg; Quebec; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine services

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonuses

Discounts on iA products

Retirement savings program

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking an Application Platform Systems Administrator to support multiple Canadian sites, including Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. The role focuses on hosting platforms, automation, and secure, scalable deployments.

You will design and operate CI/CD pipelines, implement IaC with Terraform and Ansible, and collaborate in Agile/DevOps teams while providing Level 2/3 incident support. A hybrid work model is available with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of IT experience or in a similar role.
• Strong expertise in Linux and Windows environments, IIS, Kubernetes, and cloud-native platforms.
• Proven ability to design, operate, and automate CI/CD pipelines using modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development, configuration, and integration of technology solutions with a just-in-time approach.
• Maintain and evolve application hosting platforms following best practices for security and quality.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable automation and faster delivery.
• Provide Level 2/3 incident support and act as SME in your area.
• Promote automation and self-service; help evolve technology standards and DevOps practices.

Skills

Linux

Windows

IIS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Azure Functions

Knative

Tools

Terraform (IaC)

Ansible Automation Platform

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Job Description

Business Unit: Information Technology Services – IT Infrastructure Platforms / Permanent Position / Full Time / Quebec City / Montreal / Toronto / Vancouver / Start Date: As Soon As Possible

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

As an Application Platform Systems Administrator, you will be at the core of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Participating in the development, configuration, and integration of technology solutions using a “just enough, just in time” approach.
• Ensuring the implementation, maintenance, and evolution of application hosting platforms while adhering to development, quality, and security best practices.
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to support process automation.
• Providing Level 2 and Level 3 support for incidents, issues, and complex situations while serving as a subject matter expert in your area of specialization.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of solutions and platforms by promoting automation, self-service capabilities, and the evolution of technology standards and best practices.

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

• Demonstrates strong expertise in Linux and Windows environments, as well as IIS, Kubernetes (K8s), Azure Functions, or Knative platforms.
• Stands out for their ability to design and operate CI/CD pipelines and work with tools such as Azure DevOps and Git.
• Has proven skills in solving complex problems, automating processes, and securing application environments.
• Is recognized for their knowledge of Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), Ansible Automation Platform, and their ability to collaborate effectively within Agile and DevOps teams.
• Has between 2 and 5 years of experience in Information Technology or in a similar role.

Assets

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of certificate and secrets management solutions such as HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and Venafi.
• Experience with application monitoring and performance management tools such as Dynatrace.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and reach their full potential;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement savings program, an employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine services, an employee and family assistance program, an ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and much more!

The typical hiring range for this position is $66,863 to $115,370 CAD per year. The offered base salary may vary depending on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity considerations related to the position. At iA, we are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s)

Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-09-23

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.