Systems Administrator

About the Role

The Systems Administrator role is to design, implement, maintain and continually improve the information / production systems that support Formet’s business functions and user requirements, ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems. The individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve systems issues in order to maximize and continually improve Formet’s Information Systems.

Who we are looking for

• University Degree/College Diploma in a related computer science program OR a minimum of 2 years recent extensive hands-on experience in a similar position. 
• Experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment is desired.
• Strong technical background, with an emphasis on the administration of servers and networks.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Continuously challenge past practices by actively exploring and implementing new solutions and methodologies to improve the quality and time to market of our product and services to the company.
• Maintain extremely high ethical standards regarding all sensitive data that you may be exposed to.
• Acts as a helpdesk support resource for all hardware, software and system issues. (After hours, calls will be handled by the rotating on-call person.)
• Help train and support users on new applications, changes, upgrades and/or recommend external training resources and co-ordinate effective training schedules.
• Both participate in and facilitate departmental cross training on a day-to-day basis to provide the best possible support and protection of Formet’s operations by fostering a learning environment of sharing project, business, and technical knowledge with all other team members.
• Monitor and enforce Sarbanes Oxley IT standards/best practices.
• Participate in benchmarking, research, planning, design, and implementation of new technologies.
• Analyze, evaluate, co-ordinate, implement, manage and support the day-to-day maintenance of all IT hardware and systems as directed by your Area Leader and Senior Staff in accordance with departmental standards.
• Handle the administration/setup of network accounts following departmental procedures and security protocol.
• Ensure system reliability through redundancy, backups, security, anti-virus, firewall, etc.
• Responsible for documenting procedures, problems and their resolutions.
• Install and utilize network and server monitoring software across varying technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex server interactions.
• Communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Flex and adapt regarding learning and understanding new technologies.
• Conduct research into systems related issues and products.
• Prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. 
• Implementing fault-tolerant networks, system fault monitoring, traffic analysis and network security. 
• Perform other duties as designated

Your preferred qualifications

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Overtime (1.5x) after 44 hours worked 
• Vacation entitlement
• 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 3 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 14 days annually
• Option to bank your overtime to earn up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time) (27 hours x 1.5 = 40 hours)
• Skilled Trades referral bonus of $500 following successful hire of candidate
• Medical and Dental Benefits after 1 month of employment.
• Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program)
• Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program)
• Matched GRRSP
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Optional group Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance for self and spouse 
• Safety Shoe, prescription Safety Glasses and Custom Molded Earplug allowance
• Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use)
• Company BBQ, Holiday Parties and Company Events
• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives - 6k for Water Walk, Support Local Charities (Hospice of Elgin, 
• Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more)
• Magna Service Award Program
• Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available – as low as $50/month! 
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria! Free coffee, juice and tea
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc. 
• Plant-Wide Continuous Improvement Program: 2022 bonus = $1810
• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team! One Team, One Formet!

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.