Technology Infrastructure Specialist

This is to fill One Full time  1 FTE position.  

 

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

Who we are looking for: 

Technology infrastructure represents all information technology (IT) products and solutions that function together to enable effective management, administration and monitoring of Yukon Education's critical IT infrastructure including networks (wired and wireless network equipment, network configurations), systems (e.g. physical and virtual application and database servers, appliances) and services (Active Directory, email, internet applications, data bases).

The Technology Infrastructure Specialist provides senior technical expertise for the broad range of strategic integrated network, systems and services architecture within the complex Yukon Education technology infrastructure. The position is responsible for designing, building, configuring, testing, documenting, implementing, integrating and maintaining the various components that comprise a cohesive technology infrastructure. The incumbent is a technology infrastructure team leader for multiple network, systems and services improvement/upgrade projects, as well as providing operational support, technical expertise/advice and fault investigation and resolution.

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

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Essential Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/ degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience leading and managing IT projects.  
• Experience managing and troubleshooting a complex network infrastructure.
• Experience in IT system administration, including server management, Office 365, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management, cloud systems, back-up and disaster recovery. 
• Experience with cybersecurity would be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

 

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Strategically
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Leading Change and Innovation
  
   

Conditions of Employment:

• Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid class 5 driver's license

Job Requirements:

• This position works onsite in an office environment 
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. 
• This position may be required to travel and visit schools within Whitehorse and the communities. Travel would be infrequent: 1-2 trips per year, averaging 2-3 days.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Joanne Curial, Director Information Technology & Support Services, Education at

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Devi Prasad K S, Human Resources at  

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below  

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

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