System Administrator

What We’re Looking For:

• Maintain the integrity, functionality and security of the Halton Healthcare information systems server and storage environment. 
• Provide the technical skills required in the planning, procurement, implementation and support of the hospitals information technology infrastructure. 
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the Information Systems departmental activities and procedures including Operations, Applications, Network and Telecommunications.
• Responsible for the design, implementation, support and maintenance of all server hardware, operating system software, and application software configurations in both the physical and virtual environment. 
• Provide user level services such as designing security policies, configuring groups, configuring accounts, administering data and print sharing and active directory administration. 
• Provide senior level support to the Help Desk.  Supports and maintains back-up operations on all server/storage equipment and all data/applications.  Installs, upgrades, configures, tests, maintains and supports desktop operating system software, applications, desktop hardware and peripheral equipment. 
• Also responsible for asset management and technical procedural documentation. 
• Assist with the technical evaluation of emerging data centre technologies. 
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Information Technology Degree or Diploma or equivalent education / work experience required
• Industry standard technical certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the information systems field including experience with applications, networking, operations and telecommunications required
• Excellent computer hardware troubleshooting and support skills required
• Proficiency with SAN/storage solutions required
• Proficiency with VMware and VSphere6.5 required
• Proficiency with LAN/WAN/WLANs required
• Proficiency with MS Exchange required
• Proficiency with commercial backup and deduplication products required
• Proficiency with SQL Server administration desirable
• Knowledge of security products including firewalls, IDS/IPS, virus/malware protection, internet filtering, encryption desirable
• Knowledge of Fault Tolerant Architecture Design and Disaster Recover/Business Continuity Plans desirable
• MEDITECH Client/Server including Expanse experience desirable
• Technical writing / documentation skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills desirable
• Business analysis and problem solving skills desirable
• Satisfactory attendance and performance record required

Status: Temporary Full-time (Approx. 1 year)

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $44.675 to $55.844 per hour 

Date posted: June 11, 2026

Internal applications due by: June 18, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards.  These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching.  We do not control or influence these processes.  To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.  

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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