Network and Infrastructure Technician

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Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team are expanding every day, growing new plant varieties, and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants – we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry – join our team and help us continue to grow!

We are currently looking to fill a permanent, full-time positionfor a Network and Infrastructure Technician for our Farms Information Technology Department at our Leamington, ON location.

With over 900 employees, the Network and Infrastructure Technician plays an integral role in keeping our company connected by supporting critical business operations and ensuring all employees can communicate seamlessly. The Network and Infrastructure Technician is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining a secure IT infrastructure, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. This role also manages infrastructure projects, and serves as a key escalation point for complex issues, vendor coordination, and second tier on-call support.

Job Specific Duties

• Network Design and Implementation: Develop and implement network architecture, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Infrastructure Management: Maintenance and optimization of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, backup and networking equipment.
• Security: Mange security protocols to protect the network and data from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Team Collaboration: Work with both the Help Desk and Network Infrastructure Lead to obtain goals in a positive and professional manner.
• Project Management: Manage infrastructure projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Assist in the migration after deployment from Network Infrastructure Team to Help Desk Team.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors for maintenance and support of network and infrastructure components.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, processes and procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends to continuously improve the network and infrastructure.
• Ticket Escalation: Assist the Help Desk team with more complex tickets.
• On-Call: Provide second-tier support for on call IT issues escalating complex or unresolved matters as needed.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with configuring/installing workstations, network switches, network routers, network cabling, AD Server user management and Exchange user management.
• 3-5 years experience in Network and Infrastructure related work.
• 2–3-year technology diploma is an asset.
• Any technical certifications are an asset, A+ Hardware/Software, MCSE.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills – fluent in written and oral English.
• Must be able to adapt to change, problem solve and use various tools to resolve issues.
• Strong ability to stay focused and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision. Must be self motivated and have excellent attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt between independent work and team collaboration, contributing effectively in group settings and supporting shared goals.
• A strong sense of customer service is required; must be approachable, responsive and supportive.
• A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle is required.

Working Conditions

• Working at heights.
• Temperatures range from hot/humid to cold/refrigerated.
• The Network and Infrastructure Technician is expected to report to work Monday-Friday with occasional weekend and afterhours work, based on On-Call and Emergencies.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, lifting, climbing and maneuvering safely around obstacles, may require some physical strength.
• Must be able to complete all physical job requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Based on experience

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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