Senior IT Specialist
- North Vancouver, BC, Canada
$80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
This role suits someone who works well independently, takes pride in quality, and would rather build systems than fight fires.
What You’ll Do
Projects
- Scope, plan, and deliver client IT projects end to end - cloud migrations, server and network refreshes, new-site builds, and security rollouts
- Produce project documentation, runbooks, and as-builts; coordinate schedules and client communication
- Partner with the Service Manager on resourcing and timelines
- Design, implement, and maintain client network infrastructure - firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, routing and switching, and Wi-Fi
- Work hands-on across enterprise networking platforms, coordinating structured cabling where needed
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity and performance issues across sites
- Act as the senior escalation point for Tier 2/3 incidents, owning complex issues through full resolution
- Diagnose across Microsoft 365, cloud, Windows, networking, and mobile environments
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in our PSA and IT documentation systems
- Mentor and develop junior technicians, sharing knowledge and raising the technical bar
- Develop and document SOPs, standards, and best practices, and drive continuous improvement
- Identify and apply AI and automation to improve service delivery, documentation, and efficiency
- Reduce recurring incidents through root-cause analysis and process fixes
- Conduct alignment reviews of client environments against internal standards, identifying gaps and risks
- Track lifecycle and roadmap needs, surfacing remediation and upgrade opportunities
- Contribute technical input to QBRs and client technology planning
Core experience
- 5+ years in IT, MSP experience strongly preferred, with a mix of support, project, and infrastructure work
- Proven ability to independently own complex technical issues and deliver projects
- Strong client-facing experience in professional environments
- Microsoft 365, cloud, and Windows administration
- Networking design and implementation: firewalls, VPNs, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing and switching, and Wi-Fi
- Modern endpoint management and identity/access administration
- Experience with PSA and RMM platforms
- Backup and BCDR administration - verification, testing, and restores
- Mobile device support (iOS and Android)
- Experience applying AI tools to IT work - automation, scripting, documentation, and troubleshooting
- Scripting and automation (PowerShell or similar)
- Endpoint security, conditional access, and data loss prevention
- Project management experience or certification; ITIL familiarity
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; organized project execution; clear communication with non-technical users; calm under pressure; detail-oriented and process-driven
- A structured, process-driven MSP - not constant firefighting
- Clear expectations, accountability, and systems that support your success
- A team that values doing things the right way, not just the fast way
- Opportunity to mentor others and influence technical standards
- Ongoing investment in training, certifications, and professional growth
- $80,000–$95,000 CAD per year, based on experience and demonstrated capability
- Performance-based growth aligned with skill development and contribution
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Paid certifications and technical training
- Three weeks vacation plus paid sick leave (BC employment standards)
- Mileage reimbursement for onsite client travel
- Company-provided laptop and tools
- Client projects delivered on time and to standard
- Complex escalations resolved efficiently and effectively
- Client networks and environments aligned to internal standards
- Junior technicians leveling up through mentorship
- Stronger systems, documentation, and operational standards
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation (regular onsite client work)
- Willingness to participate in a shared after-hours / on-call rotation
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Initial screening call
- Technical interview
- Final interview and culture-fit discussion
- Reference checks
Gauthier Business Technologies
- gauthiertech.com
- +1 604.424.9590
More about this job
Responsibilities
Deliver client IT projects from planning through completion, including cloud migrations, infrastructure refreshes, network deployments, and security rollouts. Resolve complex escalations, maintain client environments and documentation, mentor junior technicians, improve processes, and advise clients on technology alignment and lifecycle needs.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of IT experience, preferably in an MSP, with demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex technical issues and deliver projects. Candidates should have broad Microsoft, cloud, Windows, networking, endpoint, backup, and mobile support experience, strong client communication skills, a valid Class 5 BC driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to join an on-call rotation.
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Cloud Administration
- Windows Administration
- Network Design and Implementation
- Firewall Configuration
- VPNs
- Routing and Switching
- Wi-Fi
- Endpoint Management
- Identity and Access Administration
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Mobile Device Support
- Project Delivery
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Mentoring
- PowerShell Automation
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Paid Certifications
- Technical Training
- Three Weeks of Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company-Provided Laptop and Tools
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Managed Service Provider
- Microsoft 365
- Cloud Migrations
- Windows Administration
- Firewalls
- VLANs
- VPNs
- LAN/WAN
- Routing and Switching
- Wi-Fi
- Enterprise Networking
- Endpoint Management
- Identity and Access Management
- PSA Platforms
- RMM Platforms
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- iOS
- Android
- PowerShell
- Scripting and Automation
- Endpoint Security
- Conditional Access
- Data Loss Prevention
- ITIL
- Project Management
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Runbooks
- QBRs
- AI Tools