System Administrator
Regular
Internal/External Posting
Posting Date: September 17, 2026

Closing Date: September 27, 2026

Posting # 2026080

Hours
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Beginning October 2026

Salary
$42.50 to $44.64 per hour This is a non – bargaining unit position

All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary
St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Under the supervision of the Director, Information Technology, the Systems Administrator performs a variety of technical duties related to the administration, maintenance, security, and support of the school's technology infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud-based systems, servers, virtualization environments, identity services, backup and disaster recovery platforms, cybersecurity solutions, and enterprise applications. The Systems Administrator will also provide technical support, assist with IT projects, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of technology services across the school.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Trust

Service Orientation

Adaptability

Innovation

Resilience

Qualified Knowledge

Communication & Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities

Systems administration: network integrity/stability/QOS, perimeter security, disaster recovery, intrusion detection/protection, cloud security, data security, federation service management (network/data migration and integration)

Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management systems.

Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune and endpoint management platforms.





Administer cloud-based services and SaaS applications utilized throughout the school.

Administer Apple related workstations and laptops.

Manage server infrastructure, virtualization platforms (Hyper‑V and/or VMware), storage systems, and enterprise applications.

Perform system monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, patch management, and lifecycle management activities.

Installation, configuration, and maintenance of SMS hardware and software systems, application servers, internet and security systems, IT backup and recovery systems, router, Firewalls, LAN/VLAN/WAN management, and phone systems (VOIP)

Troubleshooting network related issues, e.g. user accounts, internet connections, LAN issues, cloud-based issues

Technical support of desktop computers, laptops and other electronic devices / peripherals

Supporting teachers in the integration of technology

IT Help Desk and Ed-tech support

Documentation, technical writing, report generation

Special event and school activities support, including meetings and assisting personnel as required

Conduct presentations and training sessions as needed

Manage inventory

Other relevant duties, as assigned

Required Education & Experience

Minimum 5 years working in a similar role in an enterprise environment.

Degree or diploma in a relevant field and/or current industry certifications/designation (MSCA, MSCE, G‑Suite Admin).

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Expert knowledge of the following technologies:

Domain configuration and management TCP/IP, AD, DNS, DHCP etc

M365 and Azure/Entra Administration

LAN/VLAN administration

Virtualization Technologies (VMware / Hyper‑V)

Backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam)

Linux based systems, shell scripting

Unix based systems (Apple Mac)

Cybersecurity best practices

Server hardware and storage systems

Cloud application administration





Switches, UPS and cabling

Workstation / laptop management (remote deployment, images)

Web technologies

Database technologies

Endpoint management solutions

G‑Suite administration

Office 365 administration

Network security

Firewall configuration

Monitoring and alerting platforms

PowerShell scripting and automation

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

Ability to respond effectively during outages and technical emergencies.

Available to work occasional evenings or weekends for maintenance activities.

Commitment to supporting the mission, vision, and values of St. Margaret's School.

Ability to establish good relationships and interact positively with all staff, faculty, and students

Actively support the vision, mission, and values of our school

Working Conditions

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

Occasional after-hours maintenance and project work.

On‑call availability for critical system and service interruptions.

Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required.

Valued Benefits
A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.

St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected].

Questions email [email protected]

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📌 System Administrator (British Columbia)
🏢 St. Margaret's School
📍 British Columbia