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IT System Administrator

@ NFI Group Inc.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

HybridFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

NFI Group Inc. is hiring a full-time IT System Administrator to maintain server, cloud, virtualization, storage and backup services, reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager. The role includes automation and operational support, lifecycle management and infrastructure project delivery, with on-call and after-hours incident support when required.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer Windows Server, VMware, Azure and NetApp systems
  • Maintain backups and disaster recovery procedures with Veeam
  • Plan and execute patching and vulnerability remediation
  • Monitor system health and resolve incidents with root-cause analysis
  • Provide on-call and after-hours incident support

Requirements summary:

  • Degree or diploma in computer science or IT, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years supporting multi-site enterprise systems
  • Hands-on experience with Veeam, NetApp or comparable platforms
  • Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, VMware and Azure or AWS
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

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Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentIT
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Information Technology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training

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NFI Group Inc.

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Full company description

TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

LinkedIn followers
12,455
People associated on LinkedIn
260
Reported office locations
  • 711 Kernaghan Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3T4, CA
Business categories
  • Clean Energy
  • Service Industry
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Public Transportation
  • Automotive
  • Battery
  • Manufacturing
  • Fuel Cell
Other recorded names
  • NFI Group Inc.
Specialties
  • mobility solutions
  • EV
  • battery-electric
  • buses
  • electric vehicles
  • Manufacturing
  • Infrastructure
  • Zero-emission
  • electric buses
  • ZEB
  • BEB
  • zero emission bus
  • and battery electric bus
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
1,342,797,537

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected…

FieldValue
IndustryManufacturing
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersWinnipeg, Manitoba
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesmobility solutionsEVbattery-electricbuseselectric vehiclesManufacturingInfrastructureZero-emissionelectric busesZEB
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Job description

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of our organization, reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the server, cloud, virtualization, storage and back up services. This position will also provide automation and operational support, lifecycle management, and infrastructure project delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Administer windows Server systems, service accounts and certificates
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot physical, virtual, and cloud-hosted servers.
  • Plan and execute operating system, firmware, platform, and application patching.
  • Administer cloud, virtualization, and storage support including VMware virtualization, Micorsoft Azure, and NetApp Storage
  • Administer Veeam backup and recovery operations
  • Maintain disaster recovery procedures, system dependencies, recovery documentation, backup evidence, and scheduled recovery exercises.
  • Monitor system availability, capacity, performance, security events, and operational alerts.
  • Resolve system incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Perform vulnerability remediation, system hardening, log review, access reviews, audit support, and compliance-related administration in coordination with Cybersecurity.
  • Provide on-call, after-hours incident, and scheduled maintenance support when required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

  • Possess a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Equivalent relevant experience may be considered).
  • 5+ years of experience supporting systems in a multi-site enterprise environment.
  • Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, VMware, storage, backup, Azure or AWS, and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with Veeam, NetApp, or comparable enterprise platforms.
  • Working knowledge of incident, problem, change, configuration, asset, security, backup, and disaster recovery practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical judgment.
  • Clear communication with technical teams, business stakeholders, leadership, and vendors.
  • Ability to prioritize incidents, maintenance, and projects in a distributed environment.
  • Accurate documentation, planning, change validation, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining security and service continuity.
  • Experience with PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, Python, APIs, or other automation tools would be considered an asset.
  • Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
  • RPP - Group RRSP
  • Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
  • Paid Time Off Benefits
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - Counseling

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