Systems Administrator

• Location 9930 McDonald Park Road,Sidney, BC, V8L 5X8,Canada
• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full-time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 40%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Email

About WCMRC

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation is a Transport Canada-certified marine response organization responsible for providing marine spill response services along British Columbia’s coast. Our work is operationally complex, time-sensitive, and essential to protecting coastal communities, marine environments, and critical infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced and capable Systems Administrator to support the administration, security, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of WCMRC’s technology environment. This position requires sound technical judgement, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in both day-to-day operations and emergency response environments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Information Systems, the Systems Administrator supports the administration, security, maintenance, and ongoing development of WCMRC’s technology environment.

This is a hands-on role with exposure across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, endpoint management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, automation, and end-user support . The successful candidate will work across both cloud and on-premises environments and will play an important role in maintaining secure and reliable technology services throughout the organization.

Rather than working in a narrow technical silo, you will have the opportunity to support a broad range of systems and users, troubleshoot complex issues, contribute to infrastructure and technology projects, and help identify better ways of doing things.

What You’ll Do

Your work will include administering and supporting WCMRC’s Microsoft 365 and technology environment; managing user identities, access, devices, applications, and security controls; and providing Tier 2–3 technical support.

You will also support server and network infrastructure, system monitoring, patching, backups, endpoint security, and technology upgrades. Working with other members of the IS team and external partners, you will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to improvements that strengthen reliability, security, and the overall user experience.

Automation is also an important part of the role. You will use PowerShell and other tools to streamline routine administration, improve efficiency, and reduce manual processes wherever practical.

Our Commitment as a Response Organization

WCMRC is an emergency response organization. Candidates must understand that our work is urgent, operationally dynamic, and often unpredictable. During a response, exercise, incident, or other operational requirement, shifts, schedules, reporting relationships, priorities, and assigned duties may change to meet organizational needs and to align with the Incident Command System structure.

This role requires flexibility, resilience, sound judgement, and a clear commitment to operational readiness, safety, accountability, and effective emergency response.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

We are looking for a technically capable Systems Administrator who can work independently while knowing when to collaborate or elevate. The successful candidate will bring:

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Systems Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 2–3 years of progressive experience in systems administration, cloud services administration, infrastructure support, or a comparable technical environment.
• Hands‑on experience administering Microsoft 365 , including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID , including identity and access management, multi‑factor authentication, Conditional Access, security groups, and user lifecycle administration.
• Experience administering Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot , including device provisioning, compliance, application deployment, and endpoint management.
• Experience working with Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls .
• Experience using PowerShell for systems administration, scripting, or automation.
• Experience with remote management tools, ticketing systems, endpoint security, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.

Additional Assets

Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, security, or systems administration would be an asset, as would experience with hybrid cloud/on‑premises environments and virtualization technologies such as Hyper‑V or VMware.

We will also value someone who is organized and dependable, takes ownership of problems through to resolution, documents their work well, and can manage changing priorities in a busy operational environment.

Summary

Why Join WCMRC

We know that meaningful work is only part of the equation. That is why we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive compensation with an incentive plan.
• 100% employer‑paid benefits for you and your family.
• Generous and flexible work arrangements, including options for compressed work weeks.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) to support your long‑term financial wellness.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support personal and career growth.
• The opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals committed to protecting the West Coast environment.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. A higher starting salary may be considered for applicants who bring additional relevant experience, advanced expertise, or exceptional qualifications aligned with the needs of the role.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your participation.

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.