Intermediate Systems Administrator

Job Category: Professional
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $ $46.35

Why Join Our Team?

• A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure and Services, the Intermediate Systems Administrator will provide support to the hospital's compute environment which includes servers, operating systems, SAN, backup/restore technologies etc.

The role is part of the Tier 3 team, which means that the role is expected to handle any escalations and support the ICT Service Desk, the Business and Clinical Applications Team, vendors and partners (such as eHealth Ontario, SHINE partners, LHINs etc.). The incumbent is expected to use their technical knowledge to troubleshoot, deploy various tools and systems to meet the requirements of both the operational business, technical and application teams.

The position requires participation in a rotational On-Call service for the hospital.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for monitoring the hospital's ticketing system and in particular, the queue for the Server team to ensure timely resolution of user issues.
• Responsible for installing new hardware such as servers, appliances and systems for new projects.
• Performs system administration tasks associated with all systems – test, dev, training and production systems.
• Provides on-going customization and maintenance of system access to ensure and enforce strict security policies in accordance with what has been outlined by the Information Security Policy. This includes system patching utilizing hospital patching administration tools.
• Plans, implements and tests contingency plans for various hardware and software environments.
• Performs troubleshooting of the systems requiring immediate attention
• Responsible for the creation and commissioning of servers as required by the project/initiatives
• Liaises with the vendor community and application analysts to determine the needs / requirements for the application being installed;
• Installs and fine tunes various systems for deployment
• Completes testing within the lab environment as required and requested;
• Responsible for setting up system monitoring using third party monitoring tools; anti-virus exclusions, back-ups for systems; servers to capture base-line usage.
• Creates technical documentation for end users, ICT Service Desk, Application teams
• Builds Technical documentation;
• Research new technologies and issues that are affecting the organization
• Responsible for training other members of the team;
• Participates in project work and assignments related to Infrastructure;
• Ability to function within a 7/24 environment and participate in a rotational On-Call.
• Other duties as required

What you bring:

• An undergraduate degree or Diploma in a related field (IT, Business, etc.)is required

• Other certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA etc.

• Minimum six years' of related experience is required

• Strong skills in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019
• Knowledge in Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Office 365, Intune is required
• Experience managing SAN Infrastructure, MDM technologies, F5 and Backup technology is preferred
• Knowledge of scripting language (Powershell) is preferred
• Experience in SCCM, WSUS is preferred
• Experience in VMWare vSphere, Horizon VDI, thin clients preferred
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, organization, conceptual and decision-making skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment. Ability to handle situations involving unplanned outages.
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• High level of initiative and self-direction.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to continuous professional learning.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage teams and projects.
• Typing skills – 40 – 50wpm
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.

• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used safely to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health