Events East

At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic. Our facilities and the events we attract are platforms for prosperity. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world. 

We are now inviting applications for the position IT Systems Administrator.

We are looking for an IT generalist who can help Events East Group continue to deliver top quality events and guest experiences to our clients. This individual should have a background in a large variety of IT technologies to help meet the ever-changing technology demands of the corporate and event landscape.

ROLE DESCRIPTION: 
Reporting to the Director, Finance & Corporate IT, the IT Systems Administrator will be accountable for the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems for Events East Group, including Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic. The IT Systems Administrator will help to ensure that all IT deliverables are performed in a timely and efficient manner and that staff have the tools they require to perform their daily tasks. This position also works closely with the event technology group and will need to support event operations as required.

REQUIREMENTS
As a successful IT Systems Administrator, you should possess many of the following skills, education, and qualifications:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• The desire to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• The ability to work outside of normal hours as event activity and maintenance schedules demand
• Experience using ticketing or incident management systems for prioritizing and documenting IT requests

Education & Experience

• Graduate of a recognized information technology program
• Possess 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Possess relevant industry certifications (eg. Comptia, Microsoft, Cisco or ITIL)

Job Specific/Technical Knowledge

• Networking skills, including layer 2/3 switching/routing and firewall configuration (Cisco preferred) and wifi
• Windows server administration
• VMWare administration
• End user client support for desktop/notebook and printing
• Management and administration of email and collaboration tools (Office 365)
• Cisco UC VoIP administration
• SQL administration and/or experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics GP

Given the nature of our operating environment, the requirements of our clients, and the importance of public confidence in the safety of the service we provide, it is critical that Events East and its employees take any and all precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Please take note Events East requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons from the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

Applicants are advised testing may be a component of the selection process. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in
confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit cover letter and resume via Career Beacon

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posting will remain open until filled. Screening of candidates will commence as applications are received.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

For further information, please visit our website at www.eventseast.com