IT & data jobs in Canada

Explore it & data jobs in Canada. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,241
Employers: 1,922

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $96,523Across 370 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $49.70Across 279 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $121,559Across 58 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $45.62Across 16 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 4%180 listings
Hybrid: 38%1,623 listings
On-site: 57%2,425 listings

Not specified: <1% (13 listings)

Employers hiring include TD (75), S M Software Solutions Inc (64), J&M Group (47).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

IT & data jobs in Canada

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Lead Data Engineer - Temporary Assignment up to 18 months
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
Pickering, ON
- Temporary
…importance of your work firsthand? Do you have a passion for big data and cloud computing – and know the benefit of using data to improve business…
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Business Systems Analyst
ALTEN Canada
Toronto, ON
- Other
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Business System Analyst
TEK NINJAS
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Working with the Project teams, business stakeholders, technical SMEs, , Data Insights on a growing portfolio of interactive dashboards across many product teams
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Technical Business Analyst
TechDoQuest
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Technical Project Manager - Montreal (m/f/d)
Nordex North America
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Technical Project Manager - Montreal (m/f/d)
Nordex North America
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Technical Project Manager- Montreal (m/f/d)
Nordex North America
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Data Analyst
OPTrust
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Enterprise Data Architect
Amphenol Communications Solutions
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Data Administrator, Market Intelligence
Avison Young | Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Lead Business System Analyst
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…maintaining compliance and quality. Proficiency in banking systems, data flows, and associated risks is a strong asset. Your core responsibilities revolve…
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Data Scientist
Rodan Energy Solutions Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Data Scientist
dentsu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Research and Data Analyst
Government of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
- Full-time
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Technical Support Representative II
EnerSys Delaware Inc.
Burnaby, BC
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Oracle Database Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
Toronto, ON
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Sr. Engineer System administrator
OnX
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Business System Analyst with VAM & LMS
K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Data Engineer
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- $46 to $50 CAD / hour
- Contract
Insight Global is looking for Data Engineers to join a leading bank based in Toronto on a contract basis. The success candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining…
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Data Analyst
Sapsol Technologies Inc
Longueuil, QC
Work with structured operational data using Python and Excel to clean, analyze, and compute insights
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Technical Support Analyst
ICES
Toronto, ON
- Contract
ICES is a world-leading health research and analytics institute. With a wealth of data and analytic expertise, we create trusted evidence that has changed health policy and practice and…
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Senior System Administrator
ICES
Toronto, ON
- Contract
ICES is a world-leading health research and analytics institute. With a wealth of data and analytic expertise, we create trusted evidence that has changed health policy and practice and…
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Business and Market Data Analyst
Ontario Securities Commission
Toronto, ON · CA ON Toronto
- Full-time
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Business Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence, Information Services – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until March 2028)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Computer network technician
Axsera Inc.
Lachine, QC
- From $73,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site

OnX

Sr. Engineer System administrator

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 7, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

OnX is a leading Canadian technology solutions provider helping organizations modernize, secure, and optimize their IT environments. We partner with clients across industries to deliver innovative infrastructure, cloud, security, and managed services solutions that drive business success.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to join our Infrastructure Services team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and enjoys managing mission-critical server infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing enterprise server environments while ensuring the highest levels of performance, availability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
Perform operating system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Monitor system health, performance, and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Implement infrastructure improvements that enhance scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
Manage enterprise security baselines, vulnerability remediation efforts, and system hardening activities.
Support cloud-based infrastructure across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
Automate operational processes using scripting and automation tools.
Collaborate with networking, security, application, and cloud teams to deliver integrated technology solutions.
Perform capacity planning and growth forecasting for server and compute environments.
Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on infrastructure best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

6+ years of overall IT infrastructure experience.
5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience in enterprise environments.

Technical Skills

Required

Linux Administration
Windows Server Administration (Wintel)
Unix Administration
Infrastructure Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Operating System Patching and Maintenance
Performance Optimization
Security Hardening and Compliance
Server Lifecycle Management

Preferred

AWS Administration
Microsoft Azure Administration
Citrix XenServer
Sun Solaris
AS/400
WSUS
Python
Bash Scripting
PowerShell

Desired Competencies

Infrastructure Provisioning & Configuration Management
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Virtualization Technologies
Automation & Scripting
Security & Compliance Management
Capacity Planning & Resource Management
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Effective Communication
Ownership and Accountability
Collaboration and Teamwork
Customer-Focused Mindset

Success Measures

In this role, success will be measured through:

Infrastructure uptime and SLA achievement
Reduced incident resolution times (MTTR)
Security compliance and vulnerability remediation performance
Increased automation and operational efficiency
Adherence to infrastructure standards and governance practices

Why Join OnX?

Work with modern infrastructure and cloud technologies.
Collaborate with experienced technology professionals across Canada.
Gain exposure to enterprise-scale environments and strategic initiatives.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and certification support.
Flexible work options depending on role requirements.

CAD $62,000 – $82,000 base salary (not including bonus or commission)

The compensation range in this posting reflects the Company’s good‑faith estimate at the time of publication. The applicable base pay range for any individual will be determined based on the candidate’s designated primary work location as well as factors including role scope and responsibilities, required qualifications, and the individual’s experience, education, skills, knowledge, and performance. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as discretionary merit increases, bonuses, or sales‑based variable compensation in accordance with applicable plans and role requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion

OnX is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise Windows and Linux server environments, including operating system lifecycle management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and cloud infrastructure support across AWS and Azure. Improve infrastructure resilience and efficiency through automation, capacity planning, documentation, cross-team collaboration, and technical guidance for junior team members.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline, along with at least six years of overall IT infrastructure experience. Candidates must have at least five years of hands-on enterprise systems administration experience and skills in Linux, Windows Server, Unix, monitoring, patching, performance optimization, security hardening, and server lifecycle management.

Skills

Linux Administration
Windows Server Administration
Unix Administration
Infrastructure Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Operating System Patching
Performance Optimization
Security Hardening
Compliance Management
Server Lifecycle Management
AWS Administration
Citrix XenServer
Sun Solaris
AS/400
PowerShell

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Professional Development
Certification Support
Flexible Work Options

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Enterprise Infrastructure
Systems Administration
Linux
Windows Server
Unix
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Citrix XenServer
Sun Solaris
AS/400
WSUS
Python
Bash
PowerShell
Infrastructure Monitoring
Operating System Patching
Security Hardening
Vulnerability Remediation
Compliance
Server Lifecycle Management
Automation
Configuration Management
Virtualization
Capacity Planning
Performance Optimization
Cloud Infrastructure
Incident Resolution
Infrastructure Governance

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