Systems Administrator

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is seeking a Systems Administrator. We have one 12-month contract position available to start immediately.

About RECO

As Ontario’s regulator of more than 110,000 real estate agents and brokerages (often referred to as registrants), RECO administers and enforces the law that regulates trading in real estate in Ontario and enhances consumer confidence in the real estate services sector. RECO’s commitment to pursuing trust in every transaction means consumers can navigate the real estate market with confidence. 

A modern regulator with approximately 170 employees, RECO is a collegial and dynamic environment where strategic agility, curiosity and empathy are valued.

Hybrid work environment

RECO has a ‘hybrid’ environment, which typically includes a minimum attendance in the office of two days per week, with some teams/positions requiring more frequent in-office attendance.

RECO’s commitment to diversity and inclusion: They aren’t just words to us!

RECO is committed to promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that includes awareness, education, and engagement-building opportunities for all employees.

The role

Reporting to and working closely with the Director, Information Technology, the Systems Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, administration, security, and continuous improvement of RECO’s hybrid IT infrastructure.

This role plays a key technical leadership function in supporting and evolving RECO’s on-premises and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. The Systems Administrator ensures high availability, performance, integration, and security across infrastructure, identity platforms, collaboration systems, networking, and core business systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives while maintaining operational excellence across existing systems.

Position responsibilities

• Take a technical lead role in the implementation, integration, and optimization of new infrastructure solutions across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft Azure services, including:
  • Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity integration
  • Azure Virtual Machines and IaaS workloads
  • Virtual networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN connectivity)
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery
  • Microsoft Defender and security controls
  • Monitoring and performance management
• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related collaboration tools.
• Manage and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure and physical server/storage platforms (Dell servers, Pure Storage or equivalent).
• Monitor system health daily, including identity services, cloud resources, network performance, email flow, logs, and security alerts. Proactively identify risks and implement remediation to maximize uptime and performance.
• Ensure all infrastructure systems (cloud and on-premises) are current with security updates, patches, and best practice configurations.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across systems, networking, and applications using advanced troubleshooting methodologies.
• Participate in infrastructure design discussions and contribute to roadmap planning for cloud adoption, security enhancement, and modernization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to system configurations, architecture diagrams, asset inventories, access management, security events, and change management records.
• Perform regular system maintenance, tuning, and updates through approved change management processes. Maintain logs of changes, outcomes, and infrastructure project status.
• Support governance, compliance, backup validation, disaster recovery readiness, and security best practices across the technology environment.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum five years hands-on experience building and maintaining high-availability server, storage, and database environments (Dell, Pure Storage, or equivalent enterprise platforms).
• Minimum three to five years hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure in a hybrid environment, including identity, virtual machines, networking, backup, and security.
• Minimum five years hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 services.
• Minimum five years hands-on experience with VMware ESX/vSphere Enterprise.
• Experience supporting cloud-based telephony solutions.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory (hybrid integration with Entra ID), SQL Server (2008 or newer), and enterprise endpoint management solutions.
• Current knowledge of Cisco and/or Meraki networking technologies.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity best practices.
• Experience working within structured change management and security frameworks.
• Formal technical education and/or certifications, including IS/IT degree/diploma programs and professional and/or technology-specific certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, CCNA, VCP, Microsoft certifications, etc.).
• Minimum five years of experience in hands-on technical roles within large, complex technology environments.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Core competencies

• Independent work management and accountability
• Analytical thinking and problem resolution
• Quality discipline and validation
• Security and risk awareness
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why work for RECO?

Working at RECO means contributing to an organization that supports a fair, transparent, and consumer-focused real estate marketplace.

What you can expect                           

• Purpose-driven work: Your contributions help protect consumers and strengthen one of Ontario’s largest and most important sectors.
• A modern, evolving regulator: We are innovating how we regulate and engage with the real estate sector, and your ideas and expertise will help shape the future.
• Professional growth: We invest in employee development, ongoing learning, and cross-functional exposure.
• Hybrid flexibility: Our hybrid model supports balance, flexibility, and wellbeing.
• Inclusive culture: You’ll work with people who care deeply about doing what’s right and delivering high-quality public service.

Join us

If you’re passionate about meaningful work, eager to grow, and want to make a tangible impact on an industry that touches every Ontarian, RECO is the place to do it.

Apply today and help shape the future of real estate in Ontario.

Posting date: March 3, 2026
Closing date: March 17, 2026
Grade: 8
Range: $77,600 - $97,000

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume specifically addressing RECO’s needs along with salary expectations to Human Resources at careers@reco.on.ca.

RECO is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.