About This Role

As part of the Fixed Wing Search & Rescue (FWSAR) Operational Training Unit (OTU) at 19 Wing Comox, we are looking to hire an IT Technician.

The candidate will be part of a team of 40 – 45 people delivering training and engineering support and on-site maintenance, high system availability and responsiveness to customer requirements. This team will maintain a variety of aircraft simulators, training devices and classrooms.

This position will provide IT and LAN support for the training centre classrooms, training devices, maintenance and information systems, scheduling system, course management system and to the ISS staff.

Responsibilities include:

• supporting the local office for technical support, basic troubleshooting for computer set up Specific duties include server support, phone system support and patching of server infrastructure

• First-line technical support to computer users experiencing difficulties with computer hardware and with computer applications and communications software

• Provide support in specialized applications (ie: SharePoint, scripting or other tasks)

• Provide desktop support to the team in Comox

• Build computer per guidelines that are provided including checklists

• Interact directly (in person & by phone) with end-users for basic support and arrange 2nd level support if required

• Workstation and classroom set up/tear downs and moves

  Mandatory qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education and 5-6 years related work experience

• MCP certification

• Expertise component within one or two disciplines, for example SharePoint

• Intermediate knowledge of office applications

• Intermediate knowledge of desktop operating systems (MS)

• Advanced network knowledge (TCPIP, hubs, switches, routers)

• Intermediate understanding of printers

• Intermediate to advanced understanding of office computer equipment for the purpose of ordering and providing guidance for purchasing

• Eligible to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit

• Capable of obtaining and maintaining Controlled Goods and Secret security clearances

  Desirable qualifications include:

• MCSE or multiple MCP's

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.