Job Description

Municipal District of Taber

Information Services Technician

Job Type
Other

Organization
Municipal District of Taber

Closing date
Sep 20, 2023


Information Services Technician

The MD of Taber is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Information Services Technician (IT). Looking for an individual with experience in planning, development, implementation, operation, and administration of information technology programs and services organization-wide. This role reports directly to the Director of Corporate Services and supports municipal operations through the delivery of information technology to meet the needs of staff, council, and residents.

Key areas of responsibility are:
Responsible for delivering reliable IT services to the municipality including networking, enterprise hardware and software, desktop and mobile computing, help desk services, and IT project management services.

• Responsible for development and operation of the computerized information systems in all departments of the organization including maintaining and supporting local area network, internet and intranet, and telephone systems.
• Makes recommendations for technology improvement opportunities; provides technical expertise and industry knowledge to shape and inform the organizations IT.
• Works with Directors and outside partners to ensure that corporate information systems are adequately protected against the various and constantly evolving cyber threats.
• Responsible for installs, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of hardware and software.
• Ensure that system backups, user access and password security processes including virus detection and shields are in place and updated.
• Responsible for maintaining software for the MD of Taber. This will include upgrades, enhancements and installation of new programs as required.
• Performs database maintenance, implements and maintains security, manages backup and performs restores when needed.
• Assist in developing IT operational policies and procedures.
• Providing training to staff, Management and Council members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Corporate Services.

Requirements:

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to comprehend the business needs of departments and balance with IT requirements.
• Ability to think quickly and interact effectively, tactfully and courteously with all levels of staff to build a cooperative and collaborative relationship with stakeholders.
• Compensation is commensurate to experience, post-secondary education (degree/diploma).

The Municipal District of Taber offers a professional workplace culture that encourages leadership and learning, including opportunities for professional development to improve your existing knowledge and passion for public service, as well as a competitive salary and excellent employee benefit program and LAPP pension.

Please visit the MD of Taber\xe2\x80\x99s website for additional position information at https://www.mdtaber.ab.ca/p/employment

Application Return
Interested individuals are invited to submit by email a cover letter and resume with references to:

Municipal District of Taber
By email to: HR@mdtaber.ab.ca

Initial review of resumes will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the MD of Taber encourages qualified applicants to submit their application package promptly. We thank all applicants; however only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted.