The Network Engineer leads the design, operation, and continuous improvement of CareRx’s enterprise network, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity. This role serves as a senior technical expert and escalation point, partnering with IT, cybersecurity, and vendors to support network strategy and operations.

Why you should join CareRx

Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care.

Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve.

Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs.

Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.

Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority — without the demands of retail pharmacy.

Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do.

Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career.

Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.

Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun — we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity)

• Senior-level troubleshooting complex network issues and ensure high availability and performance

• Develop and maintain network standards, architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, documentation, and operational procedures

• Strengthen network security in partnership with cybersecurity teams

• Plan and execute upgrades, changes, and lifecycle replacements using disciplined change management techniques.

• Act as a technical lead and mentor, supporting vendors and internal teams

Qualifications

Minimum

• Degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 7+ years in enterprise network design, operations, and support

• Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, and network monitoring

• Experience with Arista data centre switching or comparable enterprise data centre networking platforms

• Strong experience in multi-location network architecture

• Experience in network hardening

• Experience with Cisco Meraki and Arista data centre switching or comparable enterprise data centre networking platforms

• Working knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, hybrid environments)

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Sound technical judgment and attention to detail

• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Collaborative, proactive, and continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to participate in on-call rotation, after-hours support, planned maintenance windows, and incident response activities as required.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, PCNSE, NSE, JNCIA, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent are preferred.

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, multi-site operations, or another highly regulated and availability-sensitive environment.

• Exposure to network automation, scripting, and modern network practices

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, zero trust concepts, privileged access management

Location: 320 Bay Street 1-2 days per week

Opportunity: This is a current existing position

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000

AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates

Application Process

CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the selection process.

*All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening which can include depending on role, Criminal Record Check,Credit Check, Driver’*s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration and Referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.