Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist

Slave Lake, Alberta

High Prairie, Alberta

Our  Technical Specialists are the champions of IT within the business unit. They build strong partnerships and deliver the IT support and solutions that keep our business running. If you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development, read on to join and make a difference!

We’re looking for two Technical Specialist  to join our OSB mills, located in  Slave Lake and High Prairie, Alberta . Our Athabasca Division safely and sustainably produces forest products for  customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities. The High Prairie Mill has undergone an exciting major rebuild and modernization including the commissioning of a new continuous press which will make us the most modern mill in North America.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications: 

• College  diploma  or university  degree  in the field of computer science  or  equivalent work experience.


• 3 years  of experience working in  Systems Administrative role  with a background in use of proven technology.


• Experience with  cloud-based operations  (MS Azure or Amazon AWS).


• Certifications in or demonstrable experience of  Microsoft technologies ; Windows Server & Desktop, Active Directory, Azure, Virtualization, RDS, Rockwell Factory Talk, Scripting, Monitoring, Disaster Recovery etc.


• Knowledge of  computer hardware , including desktops, servers, storage, mobile phones, tablets and network devices.


• Exceptional  interpersonal skills , with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills.


• Infrastructure support experience  with mission critical  networks  and  servers .


• Strong  written  and  oral communication  skills.


• Knowledge of the forestry industry considered an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms.  Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. 

In your role you will: 

• Work with  stakeholder teams  to  provide reliable IT infrastructure  in support of business unit uptime.


• Install, configure  and  deploy  new systems, software, products and/or enhancements to existing infrastructure throughout the enterprise.


• Maintain and lifecycle  hardware  and  software  in the business unit.


• Liaise with company’s suppliers for prompt recovery of any major incidents or emergencies.


• Network  and  Wifi support , maintenance, and installation.


• Travel  approximately  once a month  to support other OSB divisions.


• Could be part of the on-call rotation.

So, what’s in it for you? 

• You’ll take on an  exciting new challenge  with  supportive team members . 


• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $65,250 to $87,000.


• You'll earn an additional  prairie location payment  on top of your base pay.


• You’ll be eligible for  excellent benefits , so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future. 


• You may also be eligible for  relocation support  including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work. 


• You’ll be supported in  continued development  through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees. 


• You’ll be part of a  positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment . 

If you want to work in a  sustainable, future focused industry, there is  no better place than Tolko .  Our family has been producing  innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on  sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.  

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here!  Apply today at  

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About Slave Lake

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore.  Watch this video   to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

About High Prairie

Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

Watch this video to learn about the region and find out why life is better here. 

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