Job Description

OpenVMS Administrator
IS24

Why Choose Us?

Where will a career with Advanced Solutions take you? To the leading edge of information technology, working with industry partners from around the world. At Advanced Solutions you will work with outstanding people in a challenging and dynamic environment. We strive to provide you with the tools, the training, and the opportunity to take charge of your future and take advantage of change to maximize client service and work within a centre of excellence.

The Opportunity:

Advanced Solutions is looking for community-minded, energetic, progressive individual to join its Technology Services department. Technology Services is responsible for providing cost-effective management and supply of IT operations to core government ministries, program managers and government employees. Information Technology Services is also responsible for understanding the business objectives, future directions and unique requirements of the programs it supports.

Who you are:

• Display a high level of effort, commitment, and mature judgment
• Maintain a professional and confidential manner at all times
• Trustworthy and responsible behavior
• Eagerness to learn and a willingness to accept feedback and direction
• Customer Focus
• Adhere to Advanced Solutions Core Values
  • Exemplify Professionalism: We uphold a respectful and respected workforce.
  • Embrace and Champion Change: We enthusiastically participate, collaborate, innovate, and welcome change.
  • Encourage and Take Initiative: We are an engaged and progressive workforce promoting personal and professional growth
  • Personify Integrity: We are reputable and productive which builds the foundation of our success

Application Requirements

Must Have

• Minimum of 3 years' experience leading change management efforts;
• Experienced working in a delivery/client environment;
• Experience with change management and request management tools;
• Experience with large-scale organizational change effort;
• Experienced in OpenVMS system administration;
• Experienced in assisting in small projects;
• Experienced in assisting with organizing installations, configuring, maintaining and problem solving OpenVMS operating systems hardware and software;
• Experienced with highly specialized OpenVMS systems operations involving multiple platforms and locations;
• Experienced in developing and maintaining scripts written in common shell languages
• Demonstrated problem determination, troubleshooting and problem resolution experience;
• Knowledge of and experience with disaster recovery and security procedures for OpenVMS systems;
• Experience in assisting in IT strategic planning;
• Experience working in teams;
• Demonstrated experience in assisting/participating complex IT issues.

Nice to Have

• Good organization, people, and problem solving skills are required;
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines and order competing priorities;
• Good verbal, written communication, listening skills, telephone manner;
• Ability to work well in teams and independently;
• Desire to learn and work with complex systems and highly specialized system operations involving multiple platforms and locations;
• Knowledge of project planning and management practices;
• Programming skills are an asset; and
• Good technical knowledge of program/system features and functionality.

We take care of our people (what we offer):

Salary Package

• Employment Type: Full time, Regular
• Union/Non-Union: Union-BCGEU
• Salary Grid Level: Level 24, Schedule 2
• Annual Salary: $81,783.35
• $93,297.54 (Salary schedule effective April 1, 2023)
• Office Location: Role Specific

Benefit Package

• 15 Vacation days, with entitlement increases with service
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modified work weeks are a part of our collective agreement
• Maternity, Parental and Pre-Adoption Leave with option for top up
• Employee Assisted Program including paid counselling services for you and your family
• Paid sick leave for when life happens
• Extended health and dental
• Public Service Pension plan, matched by Advanced Solutions
• Excellent Rewards and Recognition Program

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Schedules to fit your lifestyle
• Flexibility in location
• Hybrid work environments to ensure that you feel supported

Diversity, Inclusion & Workplace Information

We promote a diverse, equitable work environment and welcome employment applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our employees enjoy competitive and comprehensive extended and group benefits and participate in a very progressive defined benefit plan through the BC Public Service Pension Plan. We care about our people and are leaning into a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Advanced Solutions is proud to be pivoting to become a remote and/or hybrid workplace. Employee's will have the option to work from anywhere within Canada, or from our Vancouver Island Technology Park Office in beautiful Victoria, BC, or a combination that suits their needs. To learn more about the Victoria Office, please visit the VITP Information Site .

How to Apply:

Please ensure your application clearly identifies how you meet each of the stated qualifications, with particular emphasis on the education, training, and experience requirements. This information will be utilized in screening your application and determining whether you will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.

In your application/cover letter please indicate how you heard about ESIT Advanced Solutions (i.e., name of job boards, career fairs, word of mouth).