Network Administrator

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Wainwright, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

EDU - Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant specialty relevant to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

ABILITIES:

A1 – Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2 – Ability to solve problems using reasoning

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1 – Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2 – Dependability
PS3 – Judgement
PS4 – Initiative
PS5 – Discretion

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE:

AQ1 – Experience working with diagnosing and resolving technical problems in a networked environment.
AQ2 – Experience configuring workstations, laptops and/or peripherals in a networked environment.
AQ3 – Experience providing end user support in a network environment.
AQ4 – Experience developing and/or delivering formal IT training to end users.
AQ5 - Experience working in a military environment

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Must attend applicable trade training courses as selected and scheduled by the employer.
• Possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license or equivalent from another province or territory.
• Willingness to travel outside the service area.
• Willingness to work extended hours or adjust work schedule to meet operational requirements.
• Regular lifting of heavy or awkward items.
• Will be required to work outside and in inclement weather.
• Will be required to work in temporary shelters in preparation for or during exercises.
• Candidates may be required to work overtime from time to time.
• Candidates will be required to travel outside of the Wainwright area to conduct assistance visits and/or inspections in remote sites and for training and professional development. Travel may last up to several days or weeks

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at the time of interview.

Candidates may be required to travel to the location of the position for interview and/or assessment at their own cost.

A top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. The following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

All notifications for this process will be posted on www.jobs.gc.ca. It is the responsibility of each person to check for notifications on the www.jobs.gc.ca site

The Department of National Defence thanks all those who apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.