Team Lead, Network Operations

Job summary

Oversee daily operations of the Network Operations unit, including on-premises and cloud infrastructure, services, and administration. Guide and develop staff, assign work, provide technical expertise, and help ensure effective IT processes, policies, and systems.

Job details

Team Lead, Network Operations Information Technology Services Apply by October 30, 2026 Participate in meaningful work As the Team Lead of Network Operations you will oversee the daily operations of the Network Operations unit including on-premises and cloud infrastructure and services, and administration. Reporting to the Manager of IT Operations, the Team Lead is a highly skilled and experienced technician who will provide guidance, assign workflow, and provide technical expertise. You will work collaboratively as part of the Information Technology Services team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of branch processes, policies and systems. Flexibility in adapting to emergency situations and on-call hours is required. This is a nonpartisan position that operates in a dynamic political environment. Contribute to an engaged workplace You are a highly skilled and experienced network technician with strong coaching and supervisory abilities and a passion for delivering exceptional IT services. To succeed in this role, you must have a forward-looking approach, excellent change management and problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to client service. You should also be able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and have a passion for continued education and maintaining broad and in-depth technical knowledge. Bring your excellence to the LAO You bring a related postsecondary degree and five years of progressive and extensive experience at a senior analyst level in the delivery of network technology solutions. Equivalencies with a combination of experience and education may be considered. Experience includes progressive experience in supervision, mentorship, and development of staff. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with extensive knowledge of secure network and system design, implementation and documentation. You possess expert-level knowledge and experience with Microsoft infrastructure technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments, including Active Directory, DNS, Certificate Services, Exchange, IIS, Microsoft 365 and Azure. Possession of a CCNA certification is an asset. You also have significant experience with Cisco networking technologies and a strong understanding of information security best practices. Why Choose the LAO We are offering a salaried, full-time position in a skilled, diverse and united workforce, where employees feel engaged, supported, safe, respected and valued. The biweekly salary range for this position is $3,847.03 to $5,095.52, dependent on qualifications. We support your career development throughout your time with us at the LAO. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental options you can choose based on your needs and alter annually at Choice Point time and an annual Health Spending Account to supplement your coverage. As a salaried employee you will also participate in the Alberta public service pension plan (PSPP). We value employee wellness and work-life balance. The LAO starts all salaried employees at 15 days of vacation per year and provides a variety of leaves for life events. All employees can access the free and confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program. To apply for this position, please submit your resumé and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to hr@assembly.ab.ca. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

What you’ll do

Oversee daily operations of the Network Operations unit, including on-premises and cloud infrastructure, services, and administration. Guide and develop staff, assign work, provide technical expertise, and help ensure effective IT processes, policies, and systems.

Requirements

A related postsecondary degree and five years of progressive senior-level experience delivering network technology solutions are required, with equivalent combinations of education and experience considered. Candidates should have supervisory and mentoring experience, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, expert knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, significant Cisco networking experience, and a strong understanding of information security; CCNA certification is an asset.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 15 Days Of Vacation
• Paid Leave
• Employee And Family Assistance Program
• Career Development

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Active Directory · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• DNS · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Network Operations
• Team Leadership
• Staff Supervision And Mentorship
• Workflow Assignment
• Network Technology Solutions
• Secure Network And System Design
• Network Implementation And Documentation
• Microsoft Infrastructure
• Active Directory
• DNS
• Certificate Services
• Exchange
• IIS
• Microsoft 365
• Azure
• Cisco Networking

Job areas

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

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