IT and Systems Administrator

EcoLogic Consultants Ltd.•Prince George, BC

3d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EcoLogic Consultants Ltd. is a consulting firm specializing in integrated land stewardship and planning, environmental assessment, permitting, and reclamation/restoration across Canada. Our key services include Environmental Assessment, Monitoring & Compliance, Integrated Land Stewardship & Planning, Environmental Monitoring, Terrestrial Ecology and Wetland Assessments, Restoration, Reclamation & Climate Resilience, Partnership, Engagement & Capacity Building, Mapping, Remote Sensing, and Modelling, Visual Communication & Design, Archaeology & Cultural Heritage, and Engineering Services. Our data and modelling team requires an expansion of our IT and infrastructure capacity to ensure sustainable growth. We partner with Indigenous communities, industrial project proponents, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. EcoLogic is seeking an IT and Systems Administrator to help build, maintain, and improve reliable and secure computing infrastructure. This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility and opportunity for growth, supporting both strategic infrastructure initiatives and day-to-day IT operations. A key focus will be evaluating current data storage and management systems, identifying improvements, and leading the transition to a scalable and maintainable data architecture. The successful candidate will bring experience with cloud platforms, network storage, document collaboration systems, and enterprise IT administration. The role will also provide end-user support, oversee device procurement and deployment, manage software licensing and security, and contribute to database and systems solutions.

Requirements

Diploma or certificate from an accredited technical college in IT support, network administration, or a related field (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
Three years of experience or demonstrated equivalent through project work.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration, including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams configuration and governance.
Solid working knowledge of Windows systems administration; functional familiarity with macOS and iOS/iPadOS.
Understanding of data backup, storage architecture, and data lifecycle concepts, including the distinction between sync, backup, and archival.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts and troubleshooting.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff, document procedures, and maintain organized records.
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud; familiarity with both SMB-based file shares and object storage, including when each is appropriate.
Experience planning or executing data migrations, e.g., from consumer-grade sync platforms (Dropbox, Google Drive) to enterprise environments.
Understanding of ArcGIS-specific storage requirements.
Familiarity with NAS hardware and SMB network share configuration for multi-user environments.
Familiarity with SQL databases and basic query writing; experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or spatial databases would be a strong asset.
Additional skill sets that complement the focal area or other aspects of environmental consulting.

Responsibilities

Evaluating EcoLogic’s current data storage and management systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading the transition to a scalable and maintainable data architecture.
Supporting both strategic infrastructure initiatives and day-to-day IT operations.
Providing end-user support.
Overseeing device procurement and deployment.
Managing software licensing and security.
Contributing to the development of database and systems solutions that support project delivery and operational efficiency.
Auditing and rationalizing the existing file structure prior to migration.
Configuring backup and disaster recovery across all data management systems.
Developing data organization standards, lifecycle policies, and documentation.
Supporting ongoing storage monitoring and troubleshooting data access issues.
Purchase, configure, and deployment of desktop and laptop systems across Windows and macOS, and tablets for field staff.
Software installations, updates, patching, and licensing compliance, including ESRI/ArcGIS, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise tools.
Hardware and software troubleshooting for end users across multiple office locations.
Mobile device management and peripheral support.
Management of endpoint security, antivirus, and security software across the organization.
Implementation and enforcement of security best practices, including access controls, password policies, and user permissions.
Monitoring for security incidents and coordinating response.
Ensuring compliance with data handling requirements relevant to our client base.