Systems Analyst Intern

Company Description

Merritt B.C. is nestled in the stunning Nicola Valley, surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Merritt is a small, caring and resilient city featuring an abundance of outdoor recreation and leisure amenities to keep the whole family entertained, big-city amenities and short commutes.

The City of Merritt's strategic orientation is to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our team is diverse and forward-thinking; we are committed to inclusive, collaborative, and innovative approaches to meet challenges, achieve our mission, and make a difference in the community.

Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees and commitment to our values. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.

**Job Description**:
Join us for a unique 4-8 month paid internship that offers personal and professional development. The Systems Analyst Internship will give you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting business technology end-users in a Microsoft Office environment, explain technical information to a non-technical audience, work with networks and services, and provide business hardware support for desktop and laptop computers, wireless communication devices, telecommunication systems and other peripheral devices.

This opportunity is ideal for a versatile, organized, multi-tasker who has strong technical skills, an understanding of customer needs and a drive for learning and growth. Along with your attention to detail, interpersonal communication and leadership skills, you understand that success comes from your focus on customer service, ability to learn and problem-solving skills.

**Qualifications**:
If you are thinking of gaining valuable hands-on experience while putting your recent post-secondary education into practice, this opportunity with our team is for you.

Ideally, you are in or have recently graduated from a post-secondary Information Technology degree or diploma program. You have experience supporting business technology, learning about networks, supporting Windows, Chrome and other environments and troubleshooting. Your customer service orientation, technical skills, curiosity, and analytical problem-solving are the foundational skills you will build on.

For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.

Additional Information

If you are considering gaining valuable hands-on experience while putting your recent post-secondary education into practice, this opportunity with our team is for you.

The total compensation for this position includes a rate of pay of $27.00 per hour in addition to comprehensive extended health benefits and group insurance coverage, well-being benefits, an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) and exclusive perks.

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