IT Systems Administrator

Universal Realty Group is a leading property management company in Halifax, known for quality

apartments in great locations, top-tier commercial leasing services and the landmark Lord Nelson

Hotel & Suites.

We are currently seeking a qualified IT Systems Administrator to join our team.

Universal Realty Group fosters a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, employee

growth, and supportive management. We take great pride in providing exceptional opportunities for career growth at every level within our organization are committed to hiring ambitious and dedicated candidates who are eager to grow with us.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain, update, troubleshoot multiple property management / control systems
• Manage and administer Domain Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, and Office 365
• Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade existing server and software infrastructure
• Complete routine IT tasks (back-ups, software updates, network monitoring)
• Manage and troubleshoot hotel rate, available, and reservation sync systems with all major OTA providers
• Identify needs and research, test, deploy new systems and services throughout the company
• Manage all IT related projects
• Attend meetings with different segments of the company
• Manage a small team
• Work with hardware / software vendors to resolve issues, and customize software for the business
• Complete technical training for staff ranging from general Microsoft Office training to advanced property management system training
• Ordering and procurement of desktops, servers, printers, networking equipment, software for replacement or expansion based on business needs
• Provide IT support, general IT maintenance and / or emergency call out outside of standard working hours as necessitated by the needs of the business
• Maintain a prioritized and organized task list
• Travel in the Halifax region to various sites to support employees
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as commensurate with the nature of the post as detailed in the departmental quality documents
We Offer :
• Dental care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• On-site parking
• Employee events
• And more!

Qualifications :

• Minimum two-years’ experience in systems administration
• University Degree in Computer Science or a two-year diploma in IT from a recognized institution (a combination of relevant education and experience in Information Technology will be considered
• This is a 100% on-site role
• Vast understanding and experience in technical troubleshooting
• Technical certifications, or project management certifications considered an asset
• Solid understanding of project planning / management, time management, and data management concepts
• Knowledge of practices related to the implementation of business solutions
• Experience with Microsoft products required : Terminal Services, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SQL server, Office 365, Office product suite, Windows Operating Systems, Hyper-V
• Experience with Networking equipment, Firewalls, Servers, Switches, VLANs, Wireless Networking
• Components required
• Experience with Apple products required : MacOS, iOS, iPhone, iPad, Mac
• Experience with the following items an asset : Opera PMS, Yardi Systems Voyager, Jonas Construction Software, WPS, Protégé ITC,

Universal Realty Group recognizes our employees as essential to our success and value diverse

skills. From frontline staff to management, we offer excellent opportunities for career growth, as well as employer-provided medical benefits and other incentives.

We are looking for new talent to join our dynamic team that is setting the standard of excellence in the property management field.