computer network technician

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Install software.
• Load printer with paper and forms.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment.
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
• Provide problem-solving services to network users.
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet.
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance.
• Supervise technical staff.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Networking software.
• Networking hardware.
• Networking security.
• Internet.
• Servers.
• Security software.
• Mail server software.
• MS Office.
• MS Windows.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Creativity.
• Dedication.

Screening questions:

Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• On call.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Health benefits:

• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.