Overview
The Information and Technology Specialist supports the Director, Financial Services by managing the overall operations of the Municipality’s information systems. Key responsibilities consist of coordinating day-to-day IT support, network management, and budgets/purchasing. The IT Specialist will ensure cybersecurity, data protection, backup systems and disaster recovery measures are in place; will provide technical support for EMO and fire department IT requirements; and provide IT and technology related technical support services for the water and sewer utilities.
The candidate will hold post-secondary qualifications in computer science or related field, an Information Technology Certificate, and a minimum of five years’ of IT related experience. Or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. Project Management and Municipal experience would be considered an asset.
What we offer:
- Regular hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (35 hours per week)
- Overtime opportunities as required
- Annual vacation leave
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and wellness benefits
- Company match pension plan
What we're looking for:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 in a corporate environment, including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Forms, and Azure (Entra ID) is required.
- Advanced knowledge of network design and administration using Cisco enterprise equipment and experience with Cisco administration.
- Advanced knowledge of networking design involving multiple WANS and vLANs spanning multiple facilities and communities is required.
- Advanced knowledge and experience working with and supporting of alternative internet access methods for both emergency and operational requirements (i.e. Starlink, Mobily Internet, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge and experience with management of VMWare server infrastructure.
- Advanced knowledge and experience of Windows Servers and Windows Domain environments.
- Strong working knowledge of video surveillance systems including NVR management, user access management for this system.
- Knowledge of Municipal Government, and Office of the Privacy Commissioner, cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with TownSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Laserfiche, ArcGIS Online, VTSCADA Cartography, would be considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of data management and IT security principles and best practices;
- This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment, and to foster and contribute to a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment;
- Strong project management and research skills with the ability to operate within tight timelines and budgets.
- Ability to manage on-premise and cloud backup systems.
We strive to be an inclusive and diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, and of the citizens we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Inuit and Metis People, African Nova Scotian’s, and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQQIPAA community, and femme-identifying people. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, either in your cover letter or resume.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment and handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Nova Scotia.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV or resume with cover letter (merged into one PDF document) with “Information and Technology Specialist” in the subject line no later than 4:30pm on June 24, 2025, to the attention of Katie Rose, HR Manager at [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,617.00-$102,740.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-24
