Junior Programmer and Digital Designer

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) hosts ICUBE Studio, supporting social entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups. We seek a Student Lead with software development background to prototype and design for entrepreneurship ventures.

You will analyze user needs, build websites, train staff, and contribute to graphic design while collaborating with teams; one-year term, full-time, budget - term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years related experience.
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.
• Experience with databases and ORM frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
• Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Experience working with WordPress and Shopify templates.
• Experience with CRM software.
• Demonstrated experience developing and producing a variety of graphic design and communications materials.
• Proficient in website development and maintenance, including knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git).
• Strong project management knowledge and skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability and keen attention to detail.
• Resourceful and a strong aptitude for troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
• Providing detailed analysis and recommendations on the suitability of major new technology and software systems
• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
• Training staff and faculty on the use of digital technologies
• Designing graphic elements for digital and online media
• Building and maintaining websites
• Troubleshooting issues uncovered by testing or user feedback
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities

Skills

Software design

Java

JavaScript

C++

AngularJS

Git

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Hibernate ORM

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

WordPress

Shopify

CRM software

Job description

Faculty/Division:

UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM: Institute for Management & Innovation

Campus:

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Req ID:

50508

Your opportunity:

ICUBE is part of the Institute for Management & Innovation and is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at the University of Toronto, providing expert support, resources and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. ICUBE is looking for a creative Student Lead for the ICUBE Studio with a background in software development and experience working with start-up ventures. The ICUBE Studio intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of the ICUBE and other University of Toronto Entrepreneurship start-ups, while also providing UTM students with a professional work-integrated learning (WIL) experience while they are still enrolled in school. The successful candidate should have experience in project management and entrepreneurship, either by creating a new product or company or by having worked with a start-up venture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
• Providing detailed analysis and recommendations on the suitability of major new technology and software systems
• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
• Training staff and faculty on the use of digital technologies
• Designing graphic elements for digital and online media
• Building and maintaining websites
• Troubleshooting issues uncovered by testing or user feedback
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years related experience
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Experience with databases and object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
• Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Experience working with WordPress and Shopify templates
• Experience with CRM software
• Demonstrated experience developing and producing a variety of graphic design and communications materials.
• Proficient in website development and maintenance, including knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
• Strong project management knowledge and skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability and keen attention to detail
• Resourceful and a strong aptitude for troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to learn and innovate
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with Agile development methodologies, an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Please note that one (1) position is available as a one-year term.

Closing Date:

10/21/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:

Budget - Term

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 09 -- $70,633 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,329. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:

Information Technology (IT)

Divisional HR Office Email:

[e-mail]

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].