Applications Administrator

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate _Great People_ who inspire meaningful connections while _Leading the Way to Better Living_.

We are searching for an **Application Administrator**to join our Project Management & Software Solutions team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

**Meaningful Benefits**

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

**About the Opportunity**
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the systems governed by the Business Systems Analysis department.
- Administration of various systems, specifically configuration, upgrades, security.
- Working closing with the Business Systems Analysts, the Administrator configures various systems to approved specifications for new building construction and / or system improvements.
- Monitor support requests from the organization and escalate to vendors where required. Point of contact for various software vendors and consultants.
- Promote and ensure security compliance with legislation, contracts, and company policies across the organization.
- Supports strategic initiatives by handling all hyper care support calls and issues during innovative system rolloutsSupports strategic initiatives by handling all hyper care support calls and issues during innovative system rollouts

**About You**

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:

- A diploma in Information Technology or
- At least two (2) years experience in a technical role where you maintained the administration side of several ERP systems (Yardi, Workday Adaptive Insights, etc.)
- An analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented working style and enjoys problem solving
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written, and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve results
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
- Gr_**_e_**_at People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs._

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.