Network Specialist

As a recognized leader in emergency communications, E-Comm is an organization that provides first responders and the public with critical life-safety services in communities across B.C. Our people are passionate about their work and public safety. We operate two emergency communications centres - one located in Vancouver and one in Saanich. E-Comm also provides integrated police, fire call taking, dispatch services to more than 70 police and fire departments, and owns/operates the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service wide-area radio network in B.C. We are proud to serve communities across this beautiful province through our four operational and administrative locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Saanich. Learn more at www.ecomm911.ca

At E-Comm 9-1-1, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the many communities that we proudly serve.

OUR VALUES

RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | SERVICE | COLLABORATION

We are seeking an experienced Network Specialist to join our highly technical Network Services team.

Reporting to the Network Supervisor, the Network Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of public safety and critical 911 voice networks. This position is responsible for providing second-level network support, troubleshooting advanced network issues, performing proactive maintenance, and documenting network activities. The Network Specialist will also participate in the implementation, support, tuning, and management of enterprise-wide, life-critical networks and services, helping to maintain E-Comm's high standards of reliability for its partners.

Key to your success will be proven experience with VPN, Cloud networks, routing protocols, Cisco ISE, Cisco switches/routers and Paulo Alto firewalls. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to E-Comm’s life-critical network services, supporting public safety across our community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Network Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitoring network performance, proactively addressing issues, and conducting tuning to align with service agreements
• Configuration & Maintenance: Analyzing, configuring, and resolving network-related issues (e.g., security and performance metrics) to ensure network responsiveness, efficiency, and stability; working alongside the Senior Network Specialist to implement equipment changes and configurations
• Incident & Problem Management: Providing second-level support, performing incident diagnosis and root cause analysis on system performance issues; maintaining accurate records, documents, and statistics related to network operations and incident resolutions
• Technology & Best Practice Awareness: Staying current with evolving network technologies, best practices, security threats, and protection mechanisms to ensure optimal network safety and performance
• Documentation & Communication: Preparing and maintaining various technical documents and records; effectively communicating technical concepts, advice, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFYING CRITERIA:

Candidates must clearly demonstrate they meet ALL criteria below to be considered further in this process.

• Completion of a degree in computer science or a relevant engineering discipline supplemented by considerable progressive experience in information technology with specialization in network technology; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation is required.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ITIL Foundation v3 or later accreditation preferred.
• Cisco CCNP Certificate would be advantageous
• ITIL Foundation v3 (or later) accreditation is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of network technologies and standards, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPN, encryption, routing protocols, high availability protocols, and virtualization technologies
• Cloud networking experience would be an asset
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, perform testing, and conduct root cause analysis to address network challenges effectively
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, and external partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear advice and presentations
• Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision, prioritizing network stability and performance.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment at E-Comm, the required Police Security Clearance applicable to the position must be acquired and maintained. This is a process carried out by our law enforcement partner agencies, facilitated by E-Comm. The minimum residency in Canada to qualify for this position, as established by our law enforcement partner agencies, is 5 years.

To qualify for this process, a candidate may be either a Canadian Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen. We regret any candidates under Student, Visitor, or Work Visas are not eligible for consideration.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Meaningful work - work with a sense of purpose, supporting the public and first-responders
• Competitive salary - with the opportunity for increases
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Earned Time Off - eligibility to participate in our Accumulated Time-Off Program
• 100% paid extended health and dental benefits
• Pension – employer matched contributions to Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefits plan
• Career development - we are supportive in developing your skills while pursuing your career at E-Comm

JOB DETAILS:

• Number of positions: Minimum of One
• Job status: Regular Full-Time
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Wage/Salary: $116,875.20 to $121,950.40 (2026 rates)
• Employee Group: Union
• Department: Technology Services
• Location: E-Comm Lower Mainland (3301 Pender Street, Vancouver, BC)/Hybrid
• Selection process: The successful candidate will be selected after the completion of a Background Review stage, an initial phone interview, and a technical and behavioural based interview.
• Interview scores: The pass mark for each stage of the interview process (excluding the Background Review Stage) has been set at 60% for this competition. Candidates must obtain a score of 60% or higher in order to move to the next stage of the process
• Note: Where candidates achieve equal scores at the final stage, seniority will be applied as a tiebreaker in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

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We are committed to accommodating persons with disabilities during the recruitment process and we will provide reasonable accommodations as requested. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]