Systems Administrator - Prince George, Canada - University of Northern British Columbia

Description

Posting #24-049CU

Systems Administrator - GIS

Information Technology Services

Regular, Full-time

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure and Operations in Information Technology Services (ITS), the Systems Administrator - GIS is part of the ITS infrastructure team and will primarily provide systems-related and advanced systems support to the GIS lab and infrastructure. Services supported include GIS Lab, GIS Virtual Servers and Virtual Desktop administration, GIS server configuration, management, patching, identity and access management, fault monitoring, and incident resolution.

Who are we looking for?

You love working with technology, it is more than just a job and you enjoy learning about new advances and techniques. You are self-motivated and have a passion for bringing technology and people together to solve tough problems. You will bring forward great ideas that make systems more reliable, extensible, and available. You can work with other talented IT (Information Technology) professionals to maintain excellent systems experience and availability.

Why join UNBC's Information Technology Team?

We are a small agile team that has autonomy on how work is accomplished. Work times and location are flexible, and a good work-life balance is valued. We are always looking for ways to improve; our high-trust environment means we encourage experimentation since it provides great opportunities for learning. This focus on learning is also why we are here, to support the success of students and research, knowing we are transforming lives and communities in the North and around the world. We support self-improvement and will try to provide whatever you need to be successful in your position, such as skill building and opportunities for advancement. We prefer sustainable approaches to work and avoid creating situations where high stress deployments are routine. Our system architecture aims to be self-healing and highly resilient. This allows us to focus on adding value instead of firefighting. We work closely together and value teamwork, respect, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

•Installing, configuring, managing, and patching of Windows and Linux physical and virtual servers in a high availability enterprise environment. The GIS program has a mix of Linux and windows

OS's used for infrastructure and service delivery.

•Automating and orchestrating patching using modern scripting languages and tools;

•Managing a virtual desktop environment using Hyper-V;

•Monitoring systems, responding to alerts, and diagnosing and troubleshooting systems problems;

•Administering GIS specific applications including but not limited to ArcGIS, RStudio, Autodesk Civil 3D, QGIS, Python, GlobalMapper;

•Documenting configuration and system changes;

•Developing project plans with tasks and timelines for GIS systems projects including the GIS lab;

•Managing all server, lab, and storage assets using an asset management system;

•Providing direct support to faculty and instructors in the GIS program using the GIS lab and GIS infrastructure;

•Managing, auditing, and verifying backups for the GIS servers and systems; and

•Interacting with other ITS staff to perform advanced troubleshooting as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, together with a minimum of two years of directly related progressive experience with infrastructure administration. Possession of a minimum of one relevant certification would be an asset.

Professional development, education and skill relevancy development are an inherent part of the job. The successful candidate should demonstrate continual improvement of their skills.

Working knowledge of the following is desired:

•GIS applications and data workflows

•Linux/UNIX and Microsoft Windows in high availability virtual server environments

•Patch lifecycle and patch management systems and tools

•Computer hardware including CPU, RAM, Network, Disk

•Virtualization, containerization, or public cloud-based computing

Experience in the following is desired:

•Basic Networking, including VLANs, DNS, and DHCP

•Shell scripting in Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (Bash)

•Develop small programs / scripts to automate systems administration tasks

•Basic understanding of Identity and Access Management principles

•Basic understanding of Database concepts and user provisioning

The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and possess strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also essential to this position. The selected applicant will be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to establish effective working relationships with a diverse set of clients, including senior technical staff, support staff, faculty members and students. The successful candidate is a self-starter with the ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Salary

The entry level of the plan commences at a Grade 9 ($68,177.20 to $70, and progresses through to a Grade 13 ($82,864.60 to $86, The starting salary will be dependent upon the successful applicant's qualifications and placement within the plan.

The successful candidate is eligible for the Off-Campus Workplace Location Program

UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (includes spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, employee training and development opportunities, as well as relocation assistance. For more details please see:

Normal hours of work will be 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; however, some flexibility is required, as generally system maintenance occurs during off-hours.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC's motto 'En Cha Huná translates to "they also live" and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About the Community

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada's best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC's excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC's largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean's university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to and Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.

Please forward your cover letter, resume and proof of education (e.g. copy of transcripts or copy of degree/diploma) and include the competition number #24-049CU in the subject line to:

Human Resources, University of Northern British Columbia,

3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9

Email submissions:

Inquiries:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30PM on June 5, 2024.