Computer network technician Job

Employment groups: Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time35 hours/week

Start date: as soon as possible

Employment conditions: On-call, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Flexible hours

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Personal suitability
Accurate, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Team player

Computer and technology knowledge
Virtualization, JavaOS, Device drivers, Networking software, Networking hardware, Networking security, Internet, Servers, Desktop applications, File management software, Security software, Multimedia software, Word processing software, Presentation software, Mail server software, Communication software, Image editing software, Project management software, Programming software, HTML editing software, Database software, Programming languages, Software development, MS Office, MS Windows, Spreadsheet

Tasks
Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment, Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software, Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks, Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms, Provide problem-solving services to network users, Implement data, software and hardware security procedures, Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records, Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations, Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software, Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet, Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance, Modify Web pages, applets and scripts, Research and apply meta-data to Websites and register Websites with search engines, Respond to requests for help and information from Website visitors and Website designers, Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations, Supervise technical staff

Security and safety
Criminal record check

Supervision
5-10 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment, Working under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling