Business Applications Administrator - #441124

Position Summary

POSITION TITLE

Job ID: 6233

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location: SURREY, BC

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!
  
  

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.
  
  

** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **

BUSINESS APPLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR:

($80,117.33 - $92,735.15 Annually)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Platform Services, the Business Applications Administrator provides information systems and technology support for the organization’s current and future enterprise applications, both on-premise, hybrid and in the cloud. He/she/they collaborates with departmental teams to identify, diagnose and resolve application support issues and provides advanced technical support for business application project phases. The position also supports Development and Operations (Dev/Ops) services, performs systems administration, monitors overall systems operations, and various activities related to systems maintenance, troubleshooting, analysis, enhancements and/or upgrades of applications.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Information Technology or other relevant fields.
• Considerable experience in an advanced level of system administration and writing automation scripting using shell, WLST, Python, and PowerShell.
• Sound experience administering web and middleware technologies in a highly available environment and in supporting and administering business applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Working experience working within an Oracle 19c (or higher) database environment or MS SQL Server environment and supporting cloud-native and hybrid cloud applications from an application-level perspective.
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or other relevant Azure certifications are preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of web technologies and fundamental principles behind highly available n-tier architecture.
• Considerable understanding of Linux, web servers technologies and fundamental web application delivery principles.
• Considerable understanding of key database concepts, client network configuration, ODBC/JDBC and SQL.
• Sound knowledge of Windows Server and Oracle Linux operating systems.
• Sound knowledge of web server technologies such as Apache, IIS, and Nginx.
• Some knowledge in Azure Dev/Ops or similar CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) tools used to automate application deployment pipelines.
• Ability to identify, diagnose and troubleshoot problems related to technology.
• Ability to create and maintain automation scripts in support of Dev/Sec/Ops services.
• Ability to create and update technical and user manual documentation.
• Ability to generate and articulate new ideas and adapt effectively to new technologies.
• Ability to excel working under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for application issues across various IT environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in supporting systems outside of core business hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
• Criminal Record Check Required.
  
  

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

• Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] to arrange a call.)
  
  

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