Job Description

Unix and Linux, Co-Op

This position starts on September 3, 2024.

Position Purpose
Embark on a 8 and or 12-month immersive co-op journey into the world of Unix and Storage Systems Administration with The Travel Corporation. This co-op role isnt just about gaining experience; it's an opportunity to play a significant role in the technological landscape of a global travel leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive System Monitoring & Maintenance: Engage in the active monitoring of our Linux servers and storage systems, learning to troubleshoot effectively.
• Issue Tracking and Resolution: Use ServiceNow for efficient issue management, developing IT service management skills.
• System Documentation & Analysis: Assist in system documentation and analysis for R&D projects.
• Introduction to Change Management: Understand the importance of change management in ensuring system reliability.
• Collaborative Projects: Collaborate with experienced professionals on system deployment and management.

Competencies & Attributes

• A Collaborative Team Player: Youre enthusiastic about working within a team, eager to contribute and learn from seasoned professionals.
• An Effective Communicator: With strong verbal and written communication skills, you articulate ideas clearly and engage effectively with the team.
• A Problem Solver: You approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, ready to tackle issues with innovative solutions.
• A Critical Thinker: You possess a sharp analytical mind, capable of understanding complex technical scenarios.

Education & Experience

• Previous Internship Experience: Any prior internship experience in IT or related fields is highly valued.
• Foundational Unix/Linux Skills: Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux systems, with an eagerness to develop further expertise.
• Understanding of Virtualization Technologies: Familiarity with virtualization concepts, ready to deepen your understanding.
• Introductory Scripting Knowledge: Exposure to scripting languages, interested in learning more for system administration tasks.

The Travel Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We not only encourage and support diversity in the workplace, we celebrate it! If you feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

The Travel Corporation is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (\'AODA\'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.