Position: Telecommunication Information Systems Technologist

Duration: 12 Months assignment (contract)

Client Location: Edmonton, AB (Onsite Role) : 7.25 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)

Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite , requiring 7.25 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM , Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Providing technical expertise for communications and information systems supporting AFRRCS network and “Push-To-Talk” voice and data radio services.
- Supporting, testing, configuring, and confirming operational capabilities of IT systems.
- Maintaining operational readiness, system availability, and ongoing technical evolution of IT systems.

Testing & Implementation

- Developing and executing test plans for:
- System upgrades and enhancements
- First Responder Agency migrations
- Disaster recovery and business continuity

Operations & Maintenance

- Performing patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, and user account management
- Supporting system performance, outages, and service requests
- Troubleshooting network and server issues

Project & Stakeholder Support

- Working with First Responder agencies on system configuration and migration
- Participating in planning and progress meetings
- Preparing status reports and documentation for senior leadership

Additional Duties





- Identifying risks and mitigation strategies
- Supporting cross-functional IT initiatives
- Assisting during emergencies or urgent operational situations

Technical Environment

- Dell PowerEdge (R640, R750)
- Dell PowerStore
- Unitrends Recovery
- LogLogic servers

Software & Platforms:

- Active Directory
- Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
- Sybase and enterprise databases
- ATLAS ticketing system

Work Conditions

- Contract term: September 20, 2026 – September 19, 2029
- Possible extension: up to 24 months
- On-site presence in Alberta (St. Albert facility) with provided workspace and systems

Job Specs (Requirements)

Mandatory Requirements

- Must possess a current Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification
- Must demonstrate experience with communication technology systems using virtualization
- Minimum: 2 projects (last 10 years, 3+ months each)
- Must confirm ability to travel throughout Alberta
- Must provide a current criminal record check (within 90 days)
- Must hold a current Secret Security Clearance
- IT-related degree/diploma and/or qualified certifications
- Experience with:
- Sybase, VoIP, RoIP, syslog, server virtualization
- High-security and high-availability environments
- Anti-virus and intrusion detection systems
- Experience with:
- SAN technologies
- Active Directory security configurations
- Enterprise hardware (Dell, NetApp, etc.)
- Experience:
- Testing high-availability systems
- Working with multi-vendor / multi-stakeholder environments

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📌 Telecommunication Information Systems Technologist (Edmonton)
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