computer network technician

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Tasks:

• Coordinate access and use of computer networks.
• Install software.
• Install web server hardware and 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.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade web server hardware and software.
• 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Dedication.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• 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:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment 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 .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.