Job Description

Located in Oxford, NS


Application Deadline: October 13, 2025


Estimated Start Date: December 1, 2025


Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturer's of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan. Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free. Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off. Employee Discount Program offering great discounts across Atlantic Canada. Employee pricing on products we produce.

Position Scope:

Oxford Food Group has an opportunity for a System Administrator, located in Oxford, NS. Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology.


The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the health, security, and performance of both Linux and Windows based systems across multiple locations. A key focus of this role will be ensuring all systems are consistently patched and updated, and driving the implementation of automation tools to streamline the update process and minimize downtime.


Responsibilities,

Ensure timely application of security patches and software updates on all Linux and Windows servers, desktops, and devices. Conduct controlled testing of updates in staging environments prior to production rollout to mitigate risks and ensure service continuity. Develop, implement, and manage configuration management and automation solutions to streamline system updates. Monitor system performance and respond proactively to potential issues or vulnerabilities. Collaborate with IT leadership to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to improve infrastructure reliability and update management. Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, update procedures, and infrastructure changes. Support backup, disaster recovery, and incident response processes.

Position Requirements:

3+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role. Strong working knowledge of Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL) and Windows Server environments. Experience with system patching and software lifecycle management in multi-site environments. Hands-on experience with automation/configuration management tools. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Strong understanding of security best practices and system hardening. Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Experience managing systems in virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Proxmox).

At Oxford Frozen Foods, all employees are expected to take an active role in supporting the company's sustainability initiatives. This includes correctly diverting waste to align with our Zero Waste goals and promptly addressing any instances of environmental inefficiency. Employees should remain vigilant for signs of green waste. Through a collective effort, we aim to reduce our environmental impact and promote a culture of continuous improvement in sustainability.


For all interested applicants in the System Administrator position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications.