Description
District Information Technologist
JOB FUNCTION:
Reports to the Director of Information Technology or designate.
Installs and maintains computer hardware and software for a multi-site School District, within District technical standards.
Administration and maintenance of all assigned School District on Premise and Cloud solutions.
Administration and maintenance of all wired and wireless School District Networks.
Ensure security standards are developed, implemented, and adhered to.
Ensure privacy laws, regulations, procedures, and policies are adhere to.
Create and maintain documentation for IT operations and users.
Provide Service Desk support and training services to staff, students and parents as directed.
Stay up to date with IT industry trends, risks, and practices, and make recommendations for improvements.
Assist in incident response as directed.
Work with procurement and vendors as directed.
Other related duties as directed
QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree or diploma in an Information Technology field.
Minimum 3 years of working experience within a complex network environment.
Extensive experience managing Windows 10 devices.
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Office 365.
Experience resolving workstation hardware and software issues.
Extensive experience managing Active Directory.
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.
Chromebook management is considered an asset.
Experience managing Exchange Email System, SharePoint and Teams experience considered an asset.
Microsoft Certification in Office 365 or Azure considered an asset.
My Ed BC, Avaya Voice mail and Linux experience considered an asset.
A valid BC driver's license is required and the ability to independently travel to various sites.
A positive attitude towards learners of all ages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to be self-directed, and meet deadlines and department project milestones.
Ability to work effectively with school and site-based teams, consultants, and resource personnel (business partnerships and outsourcing).
Commitment to continuous improvement, staying current regarding the required IT job skills and technological changes.
A combination of technical and interpersonal skills is essential.
The ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions
Hours of Work & Salary:
40 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
$39.65 per hour ($38.40 base rate, plus $1.25 per hour Labour Market Adjustment
Application process
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of relevant certificates or diplomas and references.
Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.
