Job Type:
Communication / Information / Cultural

Organization:
Parkland County

Competition Number:
15-82AU

Job Description:
Permanent, Full-time

With a population of 30,568, Parkland County offers a range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential, industrial and recreational opportunities.  This unique rural area is situated on the west outskirts of Edmonton, stretching over 2438 sq. km. of picturesque landscapes.

Parkland County has a Permanent, Full-time position available for a Supervisor, Information Technology Services.   Under the general supervision of the Manager, Information Services, the Supervisor, Information Technology Services (ITS) directs and coordinates the activities of Information Technology Services.  The Supervisor, ITS is responsible for providing effective business-related computer and network services to authorized users, having knowledge of system capacity to determine project feasibility, controlling and assigning work to subordinates, recommending operating policies and procedures to the Manager, Information Services and resolving technical support issues that arise from Parkland County departments while maintaining communication on the timely outcome.  This position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 diploma supplemented by a College/Technical Institute diploma with courses in Computing Science, Computer Engineering or a related technology field.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an information technology supervisory role.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications, networking technologies and operating systems is required.
A current Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) designation is required but a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) designation (or equivalent) is preferred.  Must also possess a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) certification (or equivalent).  Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification is strongly recommended.
Good understanding of current computer technology trends and a thorough understanding of software, hardware and network support.
Possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Rate of Pay:
$95,657 – $119,560 per annum

Hours of Work:
7 hours/day; 35 hours/week

Benefits:
Extensive benefits are offered including an option to join our Earned Day Off Program.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/ resume, quoting the Competition Number to the undersigned, no later than 4:30 pm of the closing date.

Please note that if you are applying by email, ensure that your resume is sent in either a Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf).

Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect.  Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only.  The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.