Systems Analyst – 24-month Term

The Municipality Of East Hants; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Policy

Employee Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Municipality of East Hants in Elmsdale, NS is seeking a Systems Analyst for a 24-month contract. The role focuses on project-based website programming, Linux and networking, and supporting the AMANS Municipal Website Venture project.

Reporting to the Manager of Information Services, you will design, develop and implement web-based workflows, manage servers and databases, and collaborate with a team to deliver reliable IT solutions for our communities.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of front-end and back-end web development and network management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, Network Switching, LAN/VLAN, WiFi, VPN.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Linux and Docker.
• Experience with open-source software.
• Relational database design and administration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server).
• Back-end development in Java/Spring, NodeJS, PHP, WordPress.
• Front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript; responsive design.
• Familiarity with MVC concepts.
• Knowledge of Subversion and Git.
• Ability to manage projects to completion.
• Understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-based programming support for web workflows and website updates.
• Support Linux and networking throughout the organization.
• Contribute to the AMANS Municipal Website Venture project.
• Design, develop and implement web-based solutions in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Front-end development

Back-end development

Network management

Java/Spring

NodeJS

PHP

WordPress

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MVC concepts

Git

Subversion

Diversity & inclusion

Linux

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Linux

Docker

Job description

Systems Analyst – 24-month Term

Location:Elmsdale, NS

Are you looking for a new opportunity to be part of the exciting growth in our local communities? If you are skilled in project-based website programming, Linux, and networking, and are looking to join a collaborative team-based environment, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for a Systems Analyst to join our team for a 24-month contract.

Reporting to the Manager of Information Services, the Systems Analyst will provide project-based programming support in the design, development and implementation of various web-based workflows and website updates, as well as Linux and networking support. A portion of this role will support the Association of Municipal Administrators (AMANS) in their Municipal Website Venture project.

What you can offer:

• You have at least five years of demonstrated experience working with front-end and back-end web development and network management.
• A bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge and experience with the following infrastructure technologies: Firewalls, Network Switching, LAN and VLAN, WiFi, VPN
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communications skills
• Proficient in Linux operating systems and Docker
• Experience working with open-source software
• Proficient in relational database design and administration using PostgreSQL, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
• Back-end development experience in Java/Spring, NodeJS, PHP, WordPress
• Front-end development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design
• Familiarity with MVC concepts
• Knowledge of Subversion and git version control systems
• You are a great multi-tasker, with experience managing projects or initiatives to completion, meeting your requirements and deadlines.
• You have a solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in a customer service-focused environment.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance focused environment, with a Flexible Work Policy.
• A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
• A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy.
• Working with a team that is passionate about serving the local community.
• A commitment to personal and team professional development.
• The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Annual salary:$74,004.00 —$85,104.00

Deadline to apply:October 5, 2026

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If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process,please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 902-883-6203 .