Job Description

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, makes it ideal for commuters. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talent.

The Applications Specialist is the subject matter expert for a suite of applications used to support the legal and financial operations of the firm. Reporting to the Manager, Apps Development & Support, the Applications Specialist is part of a team that is responsible for installation, daily support, and operation of all applications, databases, and SaaS offerings in the firm.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and/or participate in application evaluation, installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Assist with research, analysis, and planning to deploy new features and functions as requested by IT leadership.
• Manage and support all applications and their databases, including but not limited to iManage, Aderant Expert, Interaction, Integration Builder, Intapp Walls, Intapp Open, vi by Aderant, SharePoint Online, and any other legal software.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s database infrastructure (Microsoft SQL Server) including backups, restores, and performance tuning.
• Provide 2nd level support to IT and business staff for supported applications and technologies.
• Establish strong, trusting working relationships with IT and business staff.

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Experience:

• University degree or college diploma in computer science, computer engineering, or an equivalent subject from a recognized institution.
• 2+ years of experience in Applications or Database Administration or a related field.
• Experience working with applications that interface with third party software and services.
• Must have strong knowledge of MS SQL Server including experience with SSRS, creating views, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Working knowledge of MS Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Familiarity with programming concepts in modern languages (C#, JavaScript, HTML).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong investigation, analysis, and problem resolution skills.
• Familiarity with IT service management principles (incident management, change management).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to track and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, sometimes during urgent or emergency situations.
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and punctual.

Salary Range (Toronto Only):

• $90,000 - $100,000 annually.

The position is for an existing vacancy.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.