Systems Administrators Jobs in Canada

Browse 112 systems administrators roles in Canada plus related opportunities such as it support and database administrator.

112 jobs found

Systems Administrator supporting servers, technology solutions, and users across PCL Construction offices and jobsites. Providing troubleshooting, jobsite setup, training, and initiative implementation support.

Onsite Role
SaskatoonSystem Administrator

Systems Administrator supporting enterprise applications and IT services for Postmedia, a Canadian news media company. Leading operational support, technology projects, automation and security across distributed locations.

Hybrid Role
TorontoSystem Administrator
CA$62,001 - CA$75,001 per year

Systems Administrator supporting Postmedia’s Canadian news media operations. Managing enterprise applications, Microsoft platforms, service delivery, security and technology projects across distributed locations.

Hybrid Role
TorontoSystem Administrator
CA$62,001 - CA$75,001 per year

Systems Administrator supporting technology adoption, servers, and infrastructure for PCL Construction's Edmonton operations. Providing jobsite deployment, troubleshooting, training, and project implementation support.

Onsite Role
EdmontonSystem Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator securing Photonic’s Azure, Windows, Linux, network, and PKI infrastructure. Supporting reliable systems behind breakthrough quantum computing.

Onsite Role
CoquitlamSystem Administrator
CA$104,300 - CA$130,400 per year

Systems Operations Specialist

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

Support enterprise systems for Government and Law Enforcement customers. Requires Windows/Linux admin, scripting, and troubleshooting skills. Hybrid in Oakville, ON.

Oakville
Ontario
System Administrator

Jump Host Administrator

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

Manage Linux jump hosts in secure, air - gapped environments. Focus on hardening, access controls, and compliance.

Toronto
Ontario
System Administrator
$50 – $60/hr

ERP System Administrator owning Acumatica finance, procurement, and integrations for clinical research organization Alimentiv. Supporting SAP Concur, Celigo, upgrades, governance, and continuous improvement.

Remote Role
System Administrator
CA$78,000 - CA$130,000 per year

UX Design Systems SME-Banking

LinkedIn Recruiter Post

Create and maintain native mobile design system components for iOS/Android in banking. Collaborate with teams to ensure consistency, accessibility, and scalability.

Toronto
Ontario
System Administrator
$76.70/hr – $92.04/hr

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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