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Information Technologist Jobs in Coquitlam, Canada at British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association | Make a Future – Careers in BC Education
The Coquitlam School District invites applications for the permanent position of ICT Information Technologist. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40‑minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The district has a population of 34,000 students and approximately 4,400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.
Our ICT Information Technologist reports to the designated supervisor/manager and provides support to district educational and administrative computer users. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who seeks challenges and acts as an expert‑level resource for their area.
As a large organization, the department offers opportunities for advancement to ICT Information Technologist II, senior information technologists and management positions over time.
The responsibilities of this role include:
- Providing on‑site technical support and staff training, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and resolution of any software and/or hardware problems that may arise with computer users for educational and administrative functions by district employees.
- Participating in technology steering committees and providing recommendations for software and hardware upgrades.
- Providing technical and programming support for a wide variety of software applications including office productivity software, electronic messaging systems, networking, server and workstation operating systems, database systems, student, library, and financial information systems or other standard administrative or educational software packages.
- Operating, maintaining and verifying network systems as per district standards; backing up information data on a regular basis and performing restore operations when necessary.
- Assisting in developing, planning, prioritizing and implementing departmental objectives for existing and new initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining specialty computer programs as well as technical and user documentation.
- Engaging in ongoing training to ensure relevant certifications remain current.
- Continuously upgrading skills to anticipate and support new technology; maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of IT trends applicable to the school district IS environment.
Qualifications:
- A two‑year computer systems related diploma from an accredited public college plus two years of related recent experience.
Or,
- Two years of directly related recent experience including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineering Certification (note that MCSE certification must be current or no older than one previous certification version, or if older version, the successful applicant must obtain current certification within six months – entry‑level qualification only – not required to maintain ongoing MCSE certification).
- Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.
Similar certifications may be considered for equivalency purposes.
This is a unionized position which offers $37.87 per hour, 40 hours a week, including an attractive benefit package that includes extended health and dental, MSP and a pension plan (MPP).
To apply, please click on the following link:
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received. A criminal background check will be required.
We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.
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Title: Information Technologist
Company: British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association | Make a Future – Careers in BC Education
Location: Coquitlam, Canada
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