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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Senior Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Database Administrator
N2P Systems
Montreal, QC
- $110,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Data Scientist / Data Analytics Specialist
Teckhorizon Inc
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist / Data Analytics Specialist for a Government of Ontario project. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in data…
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Student, Data Analyst (Winter-Summer-Fall 2027)
Sun Life
Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON · Sun Life Toronto One York
- Full-time
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Cyber Security Analyst
Viva Tech Solutions
Calgary, AB
- Contract
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Senior Data Architect/Modeller- RQ11485 (CANADA) - Hybrid
Computer Consultants International, Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Senior Data Architect/Modeller- RQ11485 (CANADA) - Hybrid
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SAP Senior Business Systems Analyst (SAP Finance)
Addmore Group
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time
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System Administrator
TekStaff IT Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Design and develop Backup Testing as a Service capability to help stakeholders validate end-to-end application recovery using Cohesity Data Protection services.
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Business Systems Analyst
Cooke Inc.
Saint John, NB
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Data Analyst, CWM Analytics, GWM
Scotiabank
Ottawa, ON
The Data Analyst plays a key role in driving data-informed decision-making across Scotiabank by transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support business strategy,…
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Senior Environmental Data Engineer
SLR Consulting
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC · Guelph, ON
- Full-time
As our new Senior Environmental Data Engineer, you will play an important role on
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Help Desk Specialist
Atlas-Apex Roofing Inc.
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft HCM)
Western University
London, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Data Engineer
Capgemini
Vancouver, BC
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Data Scientist
Bevertec
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
RQ11753 - Senior Data Analytical Specialist / Scientist
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IT Support Associate (Part-time)
Worksite Safety
Burlington, ON
- Part-time
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Data & Business Systems Analyst
Cansel
Burnaby, BC · Winnipeg, MB · Richmond Hill, ON · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Data & Business Systems Analyst to support the accuracy, integrity, and ongoing maintenance of data across our business systems.
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Job ID #32316: Senior Business Process Analyst
City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
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Data Analyst
Alithya
QC · QC, Canada
- Full-time
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Scientifique des données III-Ing/Data Scientist III- Eng
UKG
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Data Analyst - Identity and Access management
Adastra Corporation
Markham, ON
- Other
We are looking for a Data Analyst specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to transform identity, access governance and authentication data into meaningful insights and actionable…
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Software Development Manager, Books Discovery
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Databricks Data Engineer
Apex Systems
Toronto, ON
- $50 to $55 USD / hour
- Full-time
Apex Systems is seeking a Databricks Data Engineer in Toronto, ON to support a large-scale data migration and centralization initiative into an enterprise Databricks data hub. This Engineer…
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Data Engineer Intern/Co-op (Winter 2027)
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Cyber Security Analyst
PENN Interactive
Canada
- Full-time
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Data Engineer
Cardinal Health Canada
Concord, ON
- Full-time
The Data & Analytics Function manages the analytics lifecycle, from data platforms and access through reporting, business intelligence, and advanced quantitative modeling. The function…

TekStaff IT Solutions

System Administrator

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a System Administrator

Job Description

Role Responsibilities / Typical Day in Role:

Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and support backup, restoration, and migration services across on-premises and cloud environments.

Design and develop Backup Testing as a Service capability to help stakeholders validate end-to-end application recovery using Cohesity Data Protection services.

Partner with technical and business subject matter experts to ensure migrated applications meet recovery and business requirements.

Participate in scheduled changes and troubleshooting activities, including occasional non-standard working hours.

Manage and maintain backup and NAS platforms across on-premises and Google Cloud environments.

Provide Level 2 support and coordinate vendor escalations for transitioned services.

Develop and maintain operational documentation, including build guides, runbooks, and technical specifications.

Contribute to implementation planning and service delivery activities.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

10+ years of experience as a Backup Administrator, with hands-on expertise in technologies such as Cohesity, Dell EMC Data Domain, NetBackup, Veeam, or similar backup and replication platforms.

2+ years of experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022 and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x/10.x

5+ years of experience working with networking technologies and operational support.

5+ years of experience supporting agent-based backups for SQL Always On Availability Groups (AAG), Oracle, DB2, and similar database platforms, with a solid understanding of SQL VSS and RMAN backups.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

2+ years of experience with architecture, deployment, or operational support of VMware vSphere Hypervisor and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.

Experience with scripting and automation, including REST APIs, PowerShell, and Python

Previous experience in banking or financial services

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams

TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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Responsibilities

Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and support backup, restoration, and migration services across on-premises and cloud environments, including Cohesity and NAS platforms. Develop backup testing capabilities, support recovery requirements and Level 2 escalations, and contribute to service delivery, change activities, and operational documentation.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of backup administration experience, at least 2 years administering Windows Server or Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and 5+ years in networking and operational support. Candidates must also have 5+ years supporting agent-based database backups and strong communication skills; virtualization, automation, and financial services experience are preferred.

Skills

Backup Administration
Cohesity Data Protection
Backup And Recovery
Data Migration
Dell EMC Data Domain
NetBackup
Veeam
Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Networking
SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
Oracle RMAN
SQL VSS
VMware vSphere
Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
PowerShell

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Keywords

Backup Administration
Cohesity Data Protection
Dell EMC Data Domain
NetBackup
Veeam
Backup And Replication
Backup Testing As A Service
Data Restoration
Data Migration
On-Premises Environments
Google Cloud
NAS Platforms
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Networking
SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
SQL VSS
Oracle RMAN
DB2
VMware vSphere Hypervisor
Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
REST APIs
PowerShell
Python
Level 2 Support
Vendor Escalations
Operational Documentation
Financial Services

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