NetworkAdministrator

JobType:12-monthContract

JobPosting#:2026-31

ClosingDate:November2,2026

Group:CUPE1189-00

Department:CorporateServices-IT

Location:OwenSound,ON

TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingaskilledandcustomer-focusedprofessionaltojoinourInformationTechnologyteamasaNetworkAdministrator.ReportingtotheManagerofInformationTechnology,thispositionisresponsiblefortheimplementation,maintenance,support,andsecurityoftheCity'svoiceanddatanetworks,servers,andtechnologyinfrastructure.Thisroleplaysacriticalpartinensuringthereliability,security,andperformanceofsystemsthatsupportmunicipalservicesacrosstheorganization.Thispositionisbeingpostedforaleaveofabsence.

TheNetworkAdministratorprovidestechnicalexpertiseinnetworkoperations,cybersecurity,Microsoft365administration,disasterrecoveryplanning,andinfrastructureprojectswhiledeliveringexceptionalsupporttointernalusersandstakeholders.

WhatYou’llDo

Network&InfrastructureAdministration;

- MaintainandsupporttheCity'snetworkinfrastructure,includingswitches,routers,firewalls,VPNs,wirelessnetworks,andVoIPsystems.
- SupportMicrosoftWindowsServerenvironments,ActiveDirectory,AzureActiveDirectory,DNS,DHCP,andrelatedtechnologies.
- AdministerandsupportMicrosoft365andassociatedapplications.
- Monitornetworkperformanceandrecommendimprovementstoenhancereliabilityandefficiency.

Cybersecurity&DisasterRecovery;

- Implementandmaintainsecurityconfigurations,policies,andcontrolstoprotectCityinformationsystems.
- Assistinthedevelopment,maintenance,andimplementationoftheCity'sCyberIncidentResponsePlananddisasterrecoverystrategies.




- Performsystembackupsanddisasterrecoverytestingtoensurebusinesscontinuity.
- Identifypotentialvulnerabilitiesandrecommendsolutionstostrengthensecurity.

TechnicalSupport&ServiceDelivery;

- Providesecond-leveltechnicalsupportforhardware,software,infrastructure,andnetwork-relatedissues.
- Supportinstallations,upgrades,troubleshooting,andmaintenanceofnetworkequipment,servers,workstations,andapplications.
- Provideguidance,training,andtechnicalsupporttoCitystaff,Council,andotherstakeholders.
- Promotetheeffectiveandappropriateuseoftechnologythroughouttheorganization.

Project&TechnologyPlanning;

- Participateintechnologyplanningthroughongoingresearchandevaluationofemergingtechnologies.
- Manageassignedtechnologyprojectsandinitiativesinaccordancewithprojectmanagementprinciplesandestablishedtimelines.
- Research,recommend,andimplementinnovativesolutionstosupportoperationalrequirementsandserviceimprovements.
- Contributetoannualbudgetplanningrelatedtoinformationtechnologyinfrastructure.

Documentation&ContinuousImprovement;

- Developandmaintaintechnicaldocumentation,networkdiagrams,procedures,andsystemrecords.
- Assistindevelopingpolicies,standards,andproceduresrelatedtoinformationtechnologyinfrastructure.
- SupportcontinuousevaluationandimprovementofITinfrastructureandservices.




- Participateinafter-hourssupportandon-callrotationsasrequired.

WhatWe’reLookingFor

Education&Experience;

- Two(2)yearCollegeDiplomainInformationTechnology,ComputerNetworking,ComputerSystems,orrelatedfield.
- IndustrycertificationssuchasMCSE,CCNA,VCP,A+,Network+,Security+,orequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.
- Minimumthree(3)yearsofexperienceinanetworkadministrationorrelatedtechnologyrole.

Skills&Competencies;

- StrongknowledgeofMicrosoftWindowsServertechnologies,ActiveDirectory,AzureActiveDirectory,DNS,DHCP,MicrosoftExchange,andMicrosoftSQLServer.
- Experiencesupportingnetworkinfrastructureincludingfirewalls,switches,routers,VPNs,wirelessnetworks,andVoIPsystems.
- KnowledgeofVMwareandvirtualservertechnologies.
- Stronganalytical,troubleshooting,projectmanagement,andproblem-solvingskills.
- Excellentcommunication,interpersonal,customerservice,anddocumentationskills.
- Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilecontributingeffectivelytoacollaborativeteamenvironment.

OtherRequirements

- Abilitytoparticipateinafter-hourssupport,on-callrotations,systemupgrades,andemergencyresponseactivities.
- Abilitytoworkinremotelocationsandoccasionallyunderchallengingconditions.
- Abilitytomaintainconfidentialityandexercisesoundjudgmentwhenworkingwithsensitiveinformation.

Compensation&Advantages;

- Wage:$41.99-$49.43hourly,35hoursperweek.
- Benefits:Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan;,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.

WhyJoinUs?

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