IT Specialist I-IV

Disclaimer

Please note that this job opening is using an EXTERNAL staffing process. Non-NB Power employees who are interested may also apply at: www.nbpower.com/en/about-us/careers

Job Posting Information

IT Specialist I-IV
Two (2) Regular position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E22139-2025

At NB Power we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The IT Operations team is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical infrastructures and associated software that provide the secure and stable computing and networking capabilities required to support the Corporation's business systems and information management needs. This includes a continuous focus on meeting negotiated service levels, ensuring high availability of the infrastructure, managing outsourced services (daily operations, communications, hardware ever-greening, voice services), minimizing service interruptions, rapid repairing of system breakages, and effective life cycle management for all systems.

Data Backup Key functions include:
• Backup Operation: Manage and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure reliable data protection, compliance, and collaboration across IT teams.
• Security Control Implementation: Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and testing network security controls, monitoring emerging threats, and supporting disaster recovery to ensure protection against cyberattacks and system vulnerabilities.
• Cyber Vault: Manage and secure backup vaults to ensure encrypted, compliant, and reliable long-term data storage

Network Infrastructure Key functions include:
• Operational Technology Security Support: Maintain and support Firewalls in an OT (Operational Technology) environment. This includes creating firewall rules, performing scheduled security updates, monitoring and troubleshooting any connectivity issues.
• Network Infrastructure Administration: Maintain and support networking infrastructure. This includes design, deployment, programing switches, applying updates, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Technical Support: Create technical documentation for supporting the network infrastructure.

Our ideal teammate will have:
• Bachelor Computer Science OR Bachelor Electrical Engineering
• One years' experience in one or a combination of the following:
o Experience with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) or other control systems (e.g., OSI Monarch)
o Experience with Industry communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, ICCP)
o Experience with Network Management
o Experience with Security Management
o Experience with Server Management
o Experience with Backup Management

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:
• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Kratika Shinde at [email protected] .

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, 08 December 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.