Overview
Systems Technician Jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at City of Winnipeg
Title: Systems Technician
Company: City of Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Recruitment Details
Systems Technician
Department: Innovation & Technology
Designated Work Location: 510 Main Street, 6th Floor; Hybrid with designated work location
Position Type: Permanent , Full-time
Salary: $2,632.72 – $3,155.21 biweekly, as per the Systems Technician Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement.
Employee Group: C.U.P.E
Posting No: 126962
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.
For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women and Persons with Disabilities.
In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Under general supervision of the Supervisor of IT Infrastructure (Systems), and other senior team members, the Systems Technician is responsible for the effective day-to-day functioning of the City's information technology infrastructure (including the areas of Operating Systems, Server and Storage Hardware, Virtualization, Backups, and Cloud Infrastructure). These services are essential to enable city staff to provide city services to its citizens.
As The Systems Technician, Your Duties Will Include
- Under guidance and supervision, ensure the effective operation of the City’s information infrastructure environments with routine tasks.
- Under guidance, support technical and problem-solving skills to contribute towards the acquisition, development, and support routine functions of complex large-scale information systems
- Continuously improve technical skills, organizational knowledge, and awareness of emerging technologies to adapt to change and help improve service delivery
- Route cables, label and track changes to Data Centre infrastructure.
- Support Networking, Systems and Cybersecurity departmental change requests to the Data Centre.
Your Education And Qualifications Include
- A Diploma in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Certification in IT Service Management is an asset.
- Other certifications such as CCNA are an asset.
- Two years' experience with deploying, maintaining and administering IT infrastructure, specifically within areas of Network, Security, Operating Systems, Server and Storage Hardware, email, collaboration services, Telephony, Database Management Systems or Identity Management, leveraging at least one of the major infrastructure technologies utilized by the city in large scale business systems.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with teams, partnerships and alliances.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances as well as the ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks and ability to implement service management processes
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
Conditions Of Employment
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer.
- Ability to work occasional off-hours.
- Ability to be on call 7×24 on a rotating basis.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
How To Apply
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Notes
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .
Position Reports To: Supervisor of IT Infrastructure (Systems)
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
