NetworkAdministrator

JobType:12-monthContract

JobPosting#:2026-31

ClosingDate:November2,2026

Group:CUPE1189-00

Department:CorporateServices-IT

Location:OwenSound,ON

TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingaskilledandcustomer-focusedprofessionaltojoinourInformationTechnologyteamasa NetworkAdministrator .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&Perks;

Wage: $41.99-$49.43hourly,35hoursperweek.

Benefits: Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan;,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.

WhyJoinUs?

Joinaprogressivemunicipalorganizationwheretechnologyplaysavitalroleindeliveringservicestothecommunity.AsNetworkAdministrator,you'llhavetheopportunitytoworkwithmoderninfrastructure,supportcriticalmunicipaloperations,contributetocybersecurityinitiatives,andhelpshapetheCity'stechnologyfuture.

WhyOwenSound?
OwenSoundofferstheperfectbalanceofcareeropportunityandlifestyle.LocatedontheshoresofGeorgianBay,thecommunityprovidesyear-roundrecreation,athrivingartsandculturescene,andaccesstooutstandingnaturalamenitieswhilemaintainingtheconveniencesofanurbancentre.
EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:

TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace.WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.

TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess.Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks, allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople ,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.

Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants.Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency—nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.

PrivacyStatement:

Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection.ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.

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📌 Network Administrator (Ontario)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Ontario