What This Role Involves:

The Senior Systems Administrator at the Credit Counselling Society is responsible for a number of key responsibilities which include the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage third-party offerings to enhance business operations.
• Build integrations and interoperability between various SaaS and legacy applications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Lead by example, setting high standards for technical excellence and professionalism.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Implement and enforce security best practices and policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments and implement proactive measures.
• Develop and implement automation scripts for routine tasks.
• Provide advanced technical support for incidents and issues.

What We Have To Offer:

The starting salary for this role is $80,000, with some opportunity to credit additional previous experience. In addition, we offer an annual salary review process each January, so the successful candidate can expect to receive regular increases to their salary, subject to meeting established performance objectives.

We are proud to qualify as a Great Place to Work! Our employees love the close-knit team environment and the commitment to work-life balance, which includes a 35 hour work week and generous time off provisions! It's important to us that every member of our team feels safe, supported, and respected at work. To support this goal, we are an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI), offering every member of our team a chance to learn more about the role we all play in creating that space together.

In addition, we are all rewarded by the meaningful work we do, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients each day. Our team has the opportunity to work remotely on a hybrid basis, but even though we aren't in the same office, we have chat groups and activities supported by our Culture Club, to offer our team the chance to develop relationships and have some fun at work too!

In addition to a great workplace culture, our employee experience and compensation package includes:

• A comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including $850/year for prescription coverage, $3,150/year for a Health Spending Account, $300/year for a Wellness Spending Account, and $300/year for a myFlex benefit to be allocated between the Health and Wellness Spending accounts to best meet each employee's needs. (These budgets are prorated to the date you become eligible for benefits.)
  
• Long term savings program with employer matching (starting at 5%).
• Educational reimbursements (up to $2,500/year).
• Three weeks of vacation to start, plus 3 CCS days to use at your discretion and 6 Sick/Personal Days each year. (Time off budgets are prorated in the first year.)
• Celebration of personal and organizational milestones, including a paid day off when moving or getting married, as well as gifts for important events like having a child or celebrating a milestone service anniversary.
• Employee and family assistance program through Inkblot Therapy, offering counselling support as well as a wide variety of support resources.
• The opportunity to participate in our two-level employee development program and supplemental mentoring relationships to support those interested in furthering their professional growth.
  

What We Are Looking For:

The successful applicant for this position will bring the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience and certifications.
• 3+ years experience as a senior systems administrator.
• 7+ years experience in the technology industry in increasingly senior roles.
• Expertise in managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience in managing network infrastructure and security.
• Extensive experience with SaaS solutions and integration.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SQL) and automation tools.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a team.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant industry certifications are an asset.

Who We Are:

CCS is an accredited non-profit organization that offers support to clients who are encountering financial challenges. Every year, we change the lives of thousands of Canadians who are looking for help to get their life back.

Our mission, should you choose to accept it: We Help. We Educate. We Give Hope.

CCS is committed to the ongoing development of a safer, respectful and equitable space for employees, clients and stakeholders of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Please see our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for more details.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time position that requires you to have the ability to work remotely from your home. Additionally, this position will be required to work from our New Westminster office with a usual frequency of 1 day per week.

How to Apply:

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please send in your resume and a cover letter, explaining your interest in the role and what you would bring to it.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on the grounds included in the Human Rights Codes of Canada and the provinces we serve, including: status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person, race, country of origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or social standing.

Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and successful candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, as work must be performed from Canada.

Due to the volume of applications received, we will only reach out to candidates who are shortlisted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest!