Cando Rail & Terminals - Information Technologist

The IT Technologist with Cando Rail & Terminals provides daily support to the various business units throughout the company and ensures Cando’s operations are in conformance with established guidelines, methods, procedures, and policies related to the area of information technology. Working in a fast-paced environment, the IT Technologist must have strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time. This is a 18 month term position. 

Roles and Responsibilities

*Work with the technology team in a server/client environment to ensure that Cando’s systems are understood and functioning properly throughout the organization
*Work alongside IT Manager and Technicians to prioritize and schedule work assignments
*Maintain the mainframe computer system operating schedule; analyze computer system load and operating issues to ensure equipment is being utilized efficiently
*Use extensive knowledge of computer operations to diagnose and repair mainframe computer system malfunctions
*Assist IT Manager with planning and implementation of future software and equipment required to best meet organizational needs
*Provide professional and courteous customer/support service to all Cando employees and clients to ensure systems are fully functional throughout the operations; troubleshoot and resolve end-user hardware, operating system, and software related issues
*Ensure computer systems and company data safety through anti-virus software applications
Research/stay current with changing technology, trends, or industry developments that may impact Cando operations; offer suggestions/solutions for streamlining technological processes

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

*Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public
*Ability to work with others to foster a respectful workplace and an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork
*Skilled at building, developing, mentoring and leading in a way that promotes the Cando culture and its values of safety, growth, innovation, and employee/customer satisfaction
*Demonstrate ability to work independently, be self-motivated, innovative, and able to be responsible in the decision-making process; ability to think pro-actively and strategically
*In depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating systems (both server and client), all Microsoft Office products/Microsoft Messaging, on-premise/cloud-based products, and terminal server environments; good understanding of network/project management
*Able to conduct training and information sessions to users with a range of technical abilities
*Able to work as part of an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours work; travel is required 

Education and Experience

*Minimum five (5) years experience in a similar IT environment; supervisory or IT management experience an asset for future advancement
*Diploma or bachelor’s degree in computer systems technology or related discipline an asset
*Experience managing multiple systems while maintaining a commitment to business ethics and operational policies and *procedures required
*Proven track record with various Microsoft applications required             

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.