Systems Administrators Jobs in Canada

Browse 29 systems administrators roles in Canada plus related opportunities such as it support and database administrator.

29 jobs found

Systems Administrator at PCL Constructors, supporting critical technology solutions for construction operations in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Engaging in technology adoption, training, and troubleshooting.

Onsite Role
Halifax
Nova Scotia
System Administrator

OCI Full Stack Administrator

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

Senior OCI Full Stack Administrator managing enterprise cloud infrastructure with 13+ years experience. Remote role focusing on automation, security, and high availability in OCI environments.

Ontario
Ontario
System Administrator
$65/hr

PeopleSoft System Administrator

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

PeopleSoft System Administrator contract role in Mississauga. Manage, optimize, and support PeopleSoft environments with focus on stability, performance, and 24×7 production support.

IT Systems Administrator at TMA Systems managing Azure Infrastructure and providing internal technical support. Ensuring system stability while supporting end - users and collaborating with IT team.

Onsite Role
System Administrator

IT Systems Lead

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

IT Systems Lead in Dartmouth, NS maintaining secure IT systems for manufacturing operations. Oversees infrastructure, cyber security, system administration, and ERP migration.

Dartmouth
Nova Scotia
System Administrator

Systems Administrator supporting technology infrastructure at Xtract One. Involved in maintaining enterprise systems and supporting IT projects across global offices.

Hybrid Role
Toronto
Ontario
System Administrator
CA$66,000 - CA$80,000 per year

Data Center / Linux Administrator

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

Experienced Data Center/Linux Administrator needed for onsite contract role in Markham, ON. Responsibilities include server hardware, Linux administration, rack & stack operations, and troubleshooting.

Markham
Ontario
System Administrator

Building System Technician

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

We are currently looking for a Building System Technician in Halifax. The role involves building systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth facility operations.

Halifax
Nova Scotia
System Administrator

MQ Administrator

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

Manage and support IBM MQ environments for secure message communication. Install, configure, monitor queues, troubleshoot issues, and perform security setup and performance tuning.

Systems Administrator salary expectations in Canada

The average salary for systems administrators in Canada is $111,272 per year. This is based on 82 job openings.

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience

ExperienceNumber of roles analyzedAverage salary
Entry (Systems Administrator) (0-1 yrs)1$85,000
Junior Systems Administrator (1-2 yrs)20$100,393
Mid-level Systems Administrator (2-4 yrs)52$104,335
Senior Systems Administrator (5-9 yrs)60$115,141
Lead Systems Administrator (10+ yrs)8$124,411

How long does it take for companies to hire systems administrators in Canada?

We analyzed 20 job listings and found it takes about 36 days for employers to close a job opening.

The most in-demand skills for systems administrators in Canada

We reviewed 219 job postings and found the top skills employers ask for most often are:

Linux42.0%
Cloud28.8%
VMware23.3%
Azure21.0%
Python19.2%
AWS16.0%
Ansible13.7%
DNS12.8%
Firewalls11.0%
Kubernetes10.1%

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