About the role#
Oxy is seeking an IT Admin Co-Op to join the team in Squamish for a Summer 2026 term. This full-time, on-site role focuses on developing IT support skills while assisting the IT Administrator with infrastructure support services for business, engineering, and operations users. You will gain hands-on experience in a computing environment that includes on-premise, cloud, and industrial services.
What you'll do#
- Provide help desk and technical support for operating systems, hardware, networks, and general software systems.
- Assist with the procurement of IT hardware and maintain IT inventory.
- Troubleshoot problems with systems and programs.
- Implement security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats.
- Create user accounts and perform access control.
- Monitor and maintain networks and servers while upgrading, installing, and configuring new hardware and software.
- Document processes, manage data backups, and archive data.
- Develop data retrieval and recovery procedures.
- Manage software licenses and provide training on standard hardware and software.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a co-op program at a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Engineering.
- Familiarity with fundamental concepts of IT environments.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain technical topics to individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with security controls is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Oxy
Oxy is an international energy company that produces, markets, and transports oil and natural gas. The firm operates in the United States, the Middle East, and North Africa. It also works on carbon management and lower-carbon technologies. The company employs over 16,000 people and maintains headquarters in Houston, Texas.
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