PHP Developer/IT Technician

Starland County is seeking a highly motivated and intelligent individual to join our team as the PHP Developer / IT Technician. The applicant should be comfortable navigating computer networks, hardware and software and demonstrate an eagerness to learn and understand new systems. The County is looking to further expand the services offered to our employees and citizens through further developing our own web-based technologies. Ideally the applicant would have experience with the PHP programming language and the Laravel framework, however experience with any programming language will be considered. The IT technician side of the job is primarily managing a simple network and basic desktop support.

Ideally the candidate enjoys living in or near a rural community and enjoys less stressful commutes, clean air, lower crime, and a lower cost of living.

The successful candidate must have effective communication, attention to detail and respect all confidentiality requirements.

The applicant must already be able to work in Canada. This full-time permanent position will normally work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. although there may be occasional work outside those hours. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and must be bondable. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are available. Due to the hands-on nature of offering IT support to staff, this position is for on-site work only.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your cover letter and resume to the address below no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday February 18^th, 2022. For additional information about the job description or our municipality, please see our website at www.starlandcounty.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Starland County
PO Box 249
Morrin, AB T0J 2B0
Attention: Human Resources Coordinator
Fax: 403.772.3807
Email: hr-office@starlandcounty.com

Key Responsibilities Include:

Maintain computers, phone, and network hardware for Starland County

Maintain, update, troubleshoot & provide support for software applications

Offer assistance and support to users with our hardware and software

Ensure systems have virus and ransomware protections in place and that data is properly being backed up

Coordinate 3^rd party technical assistance when required

Maintain current knowledge of computer operating procedures and standards

Maintain confidentiality policies and procedures

Write PHP code within the Laravel framework to expand on the capabilities of our web sites

Use GIT versioning system to protect code changes and provide daily log of progress

Maintain PostgreSQL database, maintain data Integrity and ensure regular backups are working

Work to understand municipal processes and users’ needs to improve quality of services offered

Be willing to learn and update skills as technology needs and security threats evolve.

Requirements:

Ideally the candidate would have experience in PHP development, basic IP networks and be familiar enough with the Windows 10 to offer users assistance. However, Starland County is willing to mentor someone who is wanting to enter this field and can provide evidence they possess the necessary aptitude and ability to learn new skills quickly in this field. They should also be able to provide references demonstrating an ongoing desire to learn and try new things.

Employer Contact:

Name: Kory Schofer Email: hr-office@starlandcounty.com

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Jan 28, 2022
Closing Date: Feb 18, 2022