Information Services Senior Technician (1.0 FTE - Permanent)

District School Board Ontario North East; Schumacher; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ontario is seeking an Information Services Senior Technician to oversee IT operations, support data centers, and manage networks. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science, relevant certifications, and experience in enterprise IT. Responsibilities include maintaining reliable information services and collaborating with school and board staff. This role offers a competitive salary as per collective agreements and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large enterprise IT environment.
• Comp TIA A+ certification an asset.
• Comp TIA Network+ an asset.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals an asset.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate an asset.
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate an asset.
• Ability to work to strict timelines – often under pressure.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage day to day operations of data centers and networks.
• Ensure reliability and sustainability of information and communication resources.
• Contribute to the efficient support of information services.

Skills

Effective customer service

Collaborative skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in computer studies or Computer Science

Tools

VMWare vSphere

Microsoft Intune

Azure

Windows Server

Windows Client

Office Suite

Job description

Overview

COPE
Comp. 25-444

Closing date: 2025-11-05 @ 4:00 pm EST

Information Services Senior Technician - Permanent

Location: Schumacher Board Office

Start date: November 10, 2025

Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE (full-time, 35 hours/week)

Job Summary

The Information Services Senior Technician provides support and manages day to day operations of two data centers, wide and local area networks, wireless networks, core system servers, school based servers. In consultation with the Information Services Coordinators and Manager, school and board staff, the Technician contributes to the efficient support of information services, maintains network and server applications, and ensures the reliability and sustainability of information and communication resources.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Post secondary degree or diploma in computer studies or Computer Science
• Experience in a large enterprise IT environment
• Comp TIA A+ certification an asset
• Comp TIA Network+ an asset
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals an asset
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate an asset
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate an asset
• Skill and Ability Requirements
• Ability to work to strict timelines – often under pressure
• Effective customer service and collaborative skills, including ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently.
• Demonstrate organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of and experience in working with Microsoft software platforms and applications (eg. Azure, Windows Server, Windows Client and Office Suite, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience in working with network communication protocols, network configuration and VMWare vSphere (Virtualization technologies) setup and support
• Knowledge of and experience working with Mobile Device Management Systems such as Microsoft Intune
• Experience in the installation and troubleshooting of networking hardware, including LAN cabling installation, WLAN, VoIP, switch, network printers (TCP/IP)
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision

Salary

Salary as per the current COPE collective agreement

Interested Candidates

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at. Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information

• Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).
• External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor).
• Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact.

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-10-29