Senior IT Specialist

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) in Ottawa, ON, seeks a Senior IT Specialist to develop, update and implement plans for new and existing technologies, systems and applications. The role is essential to translate corporate needs into action for maintenance and growth, while refining IT policies and managing budgets.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, you will lead operations of the messaging and collaboration environment (Microsoft Teams and SharePoint), guide network design, provide

Qualifications

• Senior IT Specialist responsible for developing plans for new and existing technologies, systems and applications.
• Oversee IT policies, budgets and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead maintenance, growth and user experience improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the operations, management, administration, maintenance and support of the messaging and collaboration environment including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Provide leadership and guidance in network design, systems management and technical support services for information technology and audio-visual systems
• Lead the planning, design, installation, maintenance and evaluation of systems, network and data communications systems, AV systems and software
• Provide technical advice, training, guidance and direction to all ITK employees
• Coordinate the implementation of software and systems and train users
• Develop a positive user experience and work with management to determine and deliver on service objectives.
• Contribute to and review solution design to ensure innovation, that organizational requirements are met, and that proposed solutions match ITK’s goals
• Under the supervision of the Director and Manager, manage vendor relationships, negotiations on scope, effort, sizing and cost of new and continuing initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and development based on best practices and within budget.

Skills

Teams & SharePoint

Network design

Technical support

System installation

User training

Job description

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Closing Date: September 6, 2026

Senior IT Specialist - New position

Band 4: $70,276.62 - $87,845.78 Compensation is aligned with internal equity and market benchmarks. In limited circumstances, offers above the posted range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications or highly specialized expertise

This role, as with all positions at ITK is 100% in-office,requires being in the office full-timeat 75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON

We do not use AI to assess or screen applications. Our hiring process is grounded in human review and values lived experience, cultural competency, and diverse career paths, in addition to formal education and work experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Senior IT Specialist is responsible for developing, updating and implementing plans for new and existing technologies, systems and applications. The Senior Specialist is an integral part of the ITK team, able to translate corporate needs into action for systems maintenance and growth, refine and implement corporate IT policies, oversee annual and project budgets and make recommendations to senior leadership to advance ITK goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive the operations, management, administration, maintenance and support of the messaging and collaboration environment including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

• Provide leadership and guidance in network design, systems management and technical support services for information technology and audio-visual systems
• Lead the planning, design, installation, maintenance and evaluation of systems, network and data communications systems, AV systems and software
• Provide technical advice, training, guidance and direction to all ITK employees
• Coordinate the implementation of software and systems and train users
• Develop a positive user experience and work with management to determine and deliver on service objectives.
• Contribute to and review solution design to ensure innovation, that organizational requirements are met, and that proposed solutions match ITK’s goals
• Under the supervision of the Director and Manager, manage vendor relationships, negotiations on scope, effort, sizing and cost of new and continuing initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and development based on best practices and within budget.
• Ensure the