Department Information
South Slave Divisional Education Council
Job Information
Located in Fort Smith, the Computer Technician reports to the Manager, Information Systems and Technology Services and will be required to service and maintain computer operation and equipment for the eight schools in Hay River, Kat¿¿odeeche First Nation, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith and ¿utselk¿e, and any South Slave education magnet facility classrooms in Hay River and Fort Smith, in addition to the central office in Fort Smith.
The Technician will be required to work with Teachers, Principals, School secretaries and central office staff. The incumbent will also assist in the acquisition of new hardware and software as well as ensuring proper documentation and submission of related financial reports as required. Extensive travel is required to provide technical services on-site, in classrooms and educational offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to schools.
- Plan and identify priorities in the repair and maintenance of computers located in the classrooms, school labs and administrative areas.
- Operate and maintain networked computer systems in schools and educational offices to ensure network and information / communications / electronic systems / equipment function efficiently and effectively for daily operations.
- Ensure security and contingency measures are in place.
- Provide technology-related training to all staff to maximize full use of technology resources available within the South Slave Divisional Education Council.
- Provide recommendations as to the SSDEC¿s technological needs and requirements as standards change.
Key Qualifications
- The completion of a Computer or Information Systems diploma / certificate and two (2) years of relevant experience such as application and systems analyst experience.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, a Northern living allowance, a defined benefit pension plan, and health and dental benefits, as well as relocation assistance.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
