IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Who we are

Halwell Dumfries Mutual is a policyholder owned, financially secure, community-based Property & Casualty insurer; one of a group of Mutual companies forming a strong partnership across the province. We have been insuring the property assets of rural and urban policyholders in Guelph and surrounding area through a dedicated network of independent brokers for more than 160 years, with a Gross Written Premium base of over $60 million.

What we offer

• Freedom and autonomy to work on new and interesting things
• The opportunity to make an impact on a well-established and fast-growing organization
• A flexible, fun and supportive culture that’s a certified Great Place to Work and was named a Best Workplace for Mental Wellness and Financial Services & Insurance
• Meaningful work in an organization that maintains a strong link to community
• Competitive compensation package for all permanent staff, including salary, benefits & pension, Annual Incentive Plan, learning & development opportunities, and generous paid time off

The position LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5

The IT Systems Administrator, under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, serves as technical expert for the development, implementation, management and support of company information systems. The role is responsible for management and support of internal systems (policy/claims management software, industry software, workflow management tools, etc.) and understanding business requirements to provide solutions that enhance the company’s efficiency and effectiveness. The IT Systems Administrator works closely with Senior staff and Leadership to understand technology needs, business problems, and to educate staff on how to effectively use the tools available to them. They plan and carry out exciting, complex assignments independently and in cross-functional teams and develop new methods and approaches in a wide variety of IT specialties. They evaluate new and enhanced approaches to deliver IT services; test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data; and define technical requirements. Among the areas of responsibility for this role are providing desktop and service support, migrating infrastructure to the cloud, developing internal tools and integrations, and more.

What you have

• 2-5 years of prior related experience
• University degree or varied work experience demonstrating a breadth of knowledge
• Experience managing Microsoft 365, Windows server administration, Linux administration, Azure, VMWare, Intune, Zendesk, Confluence and Jira
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Creative problem solving
• Genuine curiosity and love for technology
• Experience creating technical documentation and mitigating risk
• Demonstrated understanding of disciplined change management frameworks
• Ability to learn on the job, perform independent troubleshooting and problem solving as appropriate
• Good understanding of support function, triage and escalation processes and a desire to help others
• Clear communication and excellent interpersonal skills necessary to develop rapport and collaborate effectively with staff and vendors
• Good organization and planning skills as well as strong sense of accountability to see projects through to success with mínimal supervision

What we are looking for

How to apply

Accessibility Statement

• Halwell Dumfries Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario_ Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.