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Are you computer savvy? Can you solve IT related problems and enjoy working with computers? If so, we want to hear from you! DMS Services Inc. is looking for a full time IT Technician to serve Estevan and surrounding areas.
-Networking
-Diagnosing computer problems
-Problem solving
-Troubleshooting
-Setting up computer equipment
-Providing support to clients
Previous IT related experience required. Certifications are considered an asset. Applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Requirements
-Ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.
-Ability to work independently.
-Strong oral, written, and listening interpersonal communication skills.
-Strong customer service and problem solving skills.
-Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
-Must have a valid driver's license.
-Must have own reliable vehicle.
-Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.
Computer and Technology Knowledge
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Internet
- Database software
- Hardware
- Device drivers
- Networking software
- Networking hardware
- Networking security
- Intranet
- Servers
- Applications - desktop
- Security software
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Office Suites
- Mail server software
- Programming software
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks and computer workstations and peripheral equipment
- Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
- Load computer tapes and disks and install software and printer paper and forms
- Provide problem-solving services to network users
- Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
- Set up local area networks and connections to the internet
- Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
- Perform web-server backup and recovery operations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)