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Port Alberni, BC
Senior IT Specialist
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Job Code: 4050202
School District #70 (Pacific Rim)
Job Details
Senior Information Technology Specialist LOCATION: Maintenance Facility
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior District Manager and is responsible for providing expert-level support to district educational and administrative technology users. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring support staff, leading technical projects, and offering strategic technical guidance.
Duties:
- Lead and manage technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to technical support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Develop and implement technical strategies that align with the school district's goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy IT solutions that meet the needs of students, teachers, and administrative staff.
- Implement and manage cybersecurity protocols to protect district-wide technology systems, while gaining hands-on experience with cloud-based infrastructure, including cloud storage, security measures, and backup solutions to support the secure and efficient operation of district technology.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to educational activities.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications******:**
- A four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, a minimum of two-year diploma from an accredited public college is expected.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior technical role, with a proven track record of successful project management and technical leadership.
- Expertise in:
- Network Administration
- Office 365 and Azure Administration
- Cisco/Meraki Networking
- Veeam Backup and Replication
- IP Subnetting
- Group Policy Management (GPO)
- System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Active Directory (AD) Management
- Virtualization (VMware/VSphere)
- Recent Microsoft Certifications and current skills comparable to a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certificate.
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's license.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical teams.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including educators and administrative staff.
All applications emailed to: Hannah Fletcher, Executive Assistant - HR: hfletcher@sd70.bc.ca
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Posted On
July 03, 2026 12:12 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
July 10, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Port Alberni
School/Location
Multiple locations
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Salary
$43.06 per hour
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