Job Details Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of computer network technicians are included in this unit group.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and administer local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
Provide problem-solving services to network users
Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Web-server hardware and software
Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
Control and monitor e-mail use, Web navigation, and installed software
Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
May supervise other workers in this group.

Job Description Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Bachelor's degree

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Judgement, Organized

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, Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks, Provide problem-solving services to network users, Implement data, software and hardware security procedures, Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records, Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations, Modify Web pages, applets and scripts, Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers, Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews, Prepare and post notices and advertisements, Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions, Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures, Supervise personnel clerks performing filing, typing and record-keeping duties, Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, Determine eligibility to entitlements and arrange staff training, Collect and screen applicants, Review candidate inventories, Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment, Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and co-ordinate termination of employment process

How to apply
By sharing a resume on Job Bank
By email
jobs.penticton@wlconsultants.ca