*To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected].*
We Have a Big Name – and a Big Mission
We’re the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. But you can call us CCOHS. We’re a federal government corporation that’s focused on a single mission: we believe everyone in Canada has the right to a healthy and safe workplace where they can thrive. Our tools and resources are designed to give employers and workers across the country the information they need to stay healthy and safe, both physically and mentally, on the job.
And that’s where you come in. CCOHS’ Information Technology and Facility Services department is responsible for application development and innovation, maintenance and support of facilities, applications and systems, infrastructure, hardware, and software. This position is a part of the IT Operations and Quality Assurance area of the department.
This team is accountable for the support and maintenance of all IT services that facilitate the delivery of CCOHS products and services to staff and clients and managing the maintenance, operations, safety, and security of the building.
If the idea of making a difference and being part of a culture that values innovation, professional growth and your overall well-being excites you, we encourage you to read on.
About the Role
As a Facilities and Systems Administrator, you will plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches. Utilizing your information technology skills, you will administer and maintain virtual hosts on-premises and in the cloud. You will review and make recommendations based on application reports.
In this role, you will monitor and support the building facilities, heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC), plumbing and electrical systems. You will make minor repairs, identify problems, and take corrective action by reaching out to the appropriate personnel and coordinating any work to be accomplished according to the terms and conditions of our lease agreement. Providing budget input and making recommendations for the facilities and equipment is an essential part of your role.
You will work collaboratively with the Manager, Health, Safety and HR Operations to execute fire and emergency procedures and organize fire/evacuation drills and emergency warden meetings. Leveraging your expertise, you’ll be the team leader for facilities recovery in the event of service interruptions.
What You Have
- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems or related program experience administering computers, servers, and networks.
- Facilities management certification is preferred, and at least 2 years of experience in building maintenance or the equivalent.
- Proficiency in using and administering Linux and Windows server operating systems.
- Experience with other operating systems including Windows 7/8/10, Cisco IOS and MacOS X.
- Five years of experience with server, network and web standards and protocols such as Active Directory, mail, Citrix XenApp, VMware, Veeam, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, HTTP and HTML.
- Must have experience installing, configuring and maintaining server hardware including RAID, SAN and NAS.
- Five years experience with scripting languages such as Perl, c-shell, grep, sed and PowerShell.
- Experience with a relational database management system such as MySQL is beneficial.
- Good knowledge of occupational health and safety practices including office ergonomics, proper workplace setup, fire safety, and emergency response.
- Sound knowledge of building environment and HVAC systems. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to office equipment, other systems and the building as required.
- Nice to have knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi.
Who You Are
- A supportive, respectful team member who provides guidance, treats others equitably and thrives in an environment where new ideas and collaboration are encouraged.
- An autonomous worker able to work independently with minimal supervision but also works well as part of the team.
- An enthusiastic believer of complying with occupational health and safety requirements.
- An excellent communicator who connects well with all levels of stakeholders and provides exceptional, efficient service.
- An innovative mindset coupled with the ability to meet deadlines.
- A critical thinker with the ability to the ability to recognize, analyze and troubleshoot software and hardware problems.
- A results-oriented problem solver with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
To Apply: If you are excited by this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Send us your application in confidence by November 13, 2024, to [email protected], quoting File Reference Number IT-080.
Salary: Within the range of $75,235 - $96,864 (CCOHS-08) per annum
Full-time, permanent, unionized position.
Vacancies: 1
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Code of Conduct
As public servants, all employees of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) have a duty to conduct themselves in a way that bears the closest public scrutiny and upholds our Code of Conduct. At the hiring stage, candidates are required to disclose any situation or circumstance that could result in any real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where CCOHS employees have private or personal interests that could influence or impair their judgement, decisions or actions within their official duties or use of their position, or undermine the neutrality of CCOHS. This may include political activity, directorship, other outside employment (with competitors, and/or suppliers) and certain personal relationships (with other CCOHS employees, clients and/or stakeholders). Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for more information regarding conflict of interest responsibilities and how to make a disclosure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,235.00-$96,864.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8N 1M5
Application deadline: 2024-11-13
