Date Posted: 08/26/2025
Req ID: 43167
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Faculty IT Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058099

ABOUT US:

The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is a world-renowned community of researchers and students dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges through collaborative and multidisciplinary research and experiential education. Through rigorous technical training, and unparalleled extracurricular and professional experience opportunities, we prepare the next generation of engineering leaders and change makers to unlock the future’s boundless potential.
The Faculty’s Information Technology team works together to support a dedicated and diverse group of academic and administrative professionals who exemplify excellence in their fields.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years of diverse IT experience in a multi-client and multifaceted operational environment.
• Minimum one year of experience coordinating the activities of and providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices, including assisting in solving complex problems, and providing day-to-day work coordination, scheduling and prioritization.
• Must have diverse application experience including, but not limited to, standard Office 365 applications, e-mail applications, Microsoft operating systems, web browsers and a desire to expand existing skill sets.
• Demonstrated experience with MacOS, MS Windows, and Linux/Unix operating systems; iOS ; Web/HTML skills.
• Experience with installing and configuring endpoint devices with applied security measures.
• Demonstrated extensive experience writing and disseminating technical or procedural specifications and client facing documentation; skilled at developing key messaging and talking points.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex problems and producing actionable plans and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with conveying complex technical ideas and teaching clients howto use IT systems, including presentation skills with the ability to facilitate staff training sessions, client workshops and meetings.
• Demonstrated experience in creating complex technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project delivery to completion.
• Ability to work with data including querying (SQL), report formatting and records creation.
• Expert level knowledge of all aspects that supports the client experience, including end-user devices setup and configuration, software like Microsoft 365 and its associated application suite and enterprise management tools.
• Top-tier customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing, especially in conveying complex technical ideas to clients, management, and other IT staff members.
• Ability to troubleshot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Demonstrated ability to learn on the job, and on own initiative, to keep abreast of rapid changes in a dynamic environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Responding to end-user service requests
• Troubleshooting complex computer system problems
• Providing consultative advice on IT issues
• Delegating tasks to IT support staff when appropriate
• Analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements
• Probing for information from end-users to identify problems and establish needs
• Planning and implementing components of IT related projects
• Conducting needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Possess a positive attitude
• Proactive
• Self-directed
• Team player
  NOTE: This role is NOT currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
  Closing Date: 09/08/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time