Senior Systems Administrator

October 21, 2025

Job Profile SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR Department: The Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program Designated Work Location: 5-317 Donald Street Position Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: $3,013.10 - $4,047.21 Bi-weekly; W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4 Posting No: 126418 Closing Date: October 31, 2025 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. 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. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied. The Winnipeg Civic Employees’ Benefits Program (WCEBP) is a dynamic and growing administrator of pension, long term disability, and life insurance benefits for employees of the City of Winnipeg and eight other participating employers. In addition, WCEBP staff also administer the Winnipeg Police Pension Plan and life insurance plans for both Civic and Police Members. Staff of WCEBP work in a highly technical financial environment requiring attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. We value the more than 22,000 Members that we serve and we are dedicated to maintaining their trust. Reporting to the Manager, Information Systems at WCEBP, the Senior Systems Administrator supports innovation and continuous improvement of WCEBP services and processes through well-designed data and technologies. The Senior Systems Administrator Provides Deep And Broad Subject Matter Expertise To Enable Effective Service Delivery For Departments With a Quality Computing Environment. The Senior Systems Administrator Organizes, Controls, Leads And Coordinates The Design, Acquisition, Provision, Support And Evergreening Of Technological Services And Infrastructure Including <ul><li> Database systems; </li><li> Internal and external web systems; </li><li> Email systems; </li><li> Collaboration and file sharing systems; </li><li> Application serving/processing systems; </li><li> Server platforms; </li><li> Backup and Recovery Services; </li><li> Disaster Recovery Services; </li><li> Storage Services; </li><li> Identity and Access Management; </li><li> Networks (LAN and WAN); </li><li> Firewalls; </li><li> Remote Access services; </li><li> Various other Infrastructure Services. </li></ul>The Senior Systems Administrator supports the Manager, Information Systems in planning and tactical execution of IT infrastructure and services initiatives at WCEBP. This role also provides technical leadership to Programmer Analysts and contributes expertise in resolving complex incidents and requests. The Senior Systems Administrator actively collaborates with peers, supporting other WCEBP services and departments for collaborative service delivery to shared customers. As The Senior Systems Administrator You Will <ul><li> Manage the provision and support of technology and services; </li><li> Manage the service lifecycle including:</li><ul><li> Provide tactical operational leadership in all aspects of services including requirements gathering, design, acquisition, provision and support; </li><li> Identify opportunities for technical innovation and provide day-to-day service support; </li><li> Lead the introduction of new services and oversee consistent delivery of services; </li><li> Monitor performance and capacity of services to ensure alignment with business needs; </li><li> Manage contract administration and licenses ensure compliance including purchasing of licenses; </li><li> Create processes to ensure that infrastructure services are used consistently. </li></ul><li> Manage Infrastructure Solution Design including:</li><ul><li> Lead the team in maintaining a thorough knowledge of infrastructure and technologies and integrate that knowledge into the provision of new services to address current and future WCEBP needs; </li><li> Lead and facilitate rapid, scalable access to cloud services as a shared service for WCEBP; </li><li> Manage overseeing the consistent delivery of services in support of business needs; </li><li> Establish future architectural roadmap for infrastructure and services based on business needs and evolving industry trends; </li><li> Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware; </li><li> Research technical requirements and recommend solutions. </li></ul></ul> <ul><li> Manage Cybersecurity standards including:</li><ul><li> Manage the team adhering to security practices and IT cybersecurity standards; </li><li> Lead knowledge and awareness as well as understanding and applying secure key industry principles and best practices; </li><li> Ensure secure communication protocols are used throughout the application. </li></ul></ul>Your Education And Qualifications Include <ul><li> A Bacherlor’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of training and experience; </li><li> Certification in IT Service Management or a relevant technical domain (eg: CCNA, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CCSP, etc); </li><li> Comprehensive knowledge of cloud and on-premise infrastructure service delivery environments; </li><li> Knowledge of the modern information technology industry, trends, and applications in relevant domain; </li><li> Exceptional written communication skills including the ability to write sensitive and confidential material for senior level staff; </li><li> Exceptional verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders; </li><li> Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain staff morale, foster, develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with teams, partnerships and alliances; </li><li> Ability to create and promote a healthy and inclusive workplace culture; </li><li> Strong 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. </li><li>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://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application. </li></ul>Conditions Of Employment <ul><li> 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. </li><li> A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful applicant, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police. </li><li> Applicants will be required to undergo proficiency testing to determine their knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the qualifications of the position. </li><li> Willingness and ability to successfully complete additional training and/or certificates relevant to this position's duties within specified timeframes, if requested by WCEBP management. </li></ul>How To Apply APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below: <ul><li> Current resume AND/OR Application Form (Required). </li><li> Cover letter (Required). </li><li>Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position. * </li></ul>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. Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week) with flexible work arrangements available. Employee Group: Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO) Contact Person: Suzanne Buckley, Human Resources Specialist Phone No.: (204) 430-2571 Email: sbuckley@winnipeg.ca Position Reports To: Andrew Teeluck, Manager, Information Systems <ul><li> Vacancies will be filled in accordance with the current collective agreement with the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO). </li><li> Applicants will be required to undergo assessments to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position. </li></ul> Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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