Come work with us!
We are not your average law firm.
At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.
Our goal is to invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.
In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
- A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
- Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
- A top rate flexible health and dental plan
- An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
- A “Dress for your Day” policy
- Assistance for continuing education
- Social events and staff retreats
- A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking an IT Systems Analyst to join our Information Technology team based in the Firm’s Halifax, NS office.
Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Monday, October 12th, 2026
The Opportunity:
An integral member of the Firm’s Information Technology Team, the IT Systems Analyst will be responsible for administering, analyzing, and testing various IT technologies and solutions. This role requires a curious, inquisitive, and proactive IT professional who shows initiative and seeks opportunities to expand their area of understanding within the field.
In particular, the IT Systems Analyst will provide administration & support for various systems, applications, and cloud solutions including the Firm’s document management system, and Office 365, as well as create and administer servers in a virtual environment. Additionally, they will manage document security utilizing ethical wall platforms, and will participate in monthly maintenance outside of standard working hours.
The successful candidate will perform analysis and administration of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services including AD objects, permissions, authorization / authentication, domain controllers, security, DNS and DHCP services, and Group Policy testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
The IT Systems Analyst will take ownership of system support tickets, and assist in vetting, researching, resolving, or escalating them as appropriate. Using monitoring tools to ensure ongoing health of IT systems, they will act on service-affecting notifications in a timely fashion. This role will also work with vendors on projects deploying and supporting new solutions. Additional responsibilities of the IT Systems Analyst include assisting with IT security-related tasks, client audits and RFPs, as well as various other projects and duties as assigned – all while ensuring adherence to the Firm’s Administrative IT Security Policy and User & Network Security Policy.
If you are a results-driven IT professional with a passion for analyzing and optimizing systems to enhance organizational efficiency, we want to hear from you! The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in Information Technology and 2+ years of experience administering Windows servers, Active Directory, Office 365, network applications, and virtualized environments, with knowledge of VMware, including Vcenter, VM Lifecycle, ESXi, Snapshots and Vmotion technologies.
The successful candidate is required to work predominantly in-person at our Halifax, NS office during their first couple of months with the Firm. Afterwards, the IT Systems Analyst will be eligible to apply for a flexible working arrangement, which allows for a mix of in-office & remote work options.
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but also contributes to a better workplace for our team through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.
It is our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorship and support.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.
Interested Candidates:
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.
