Student IT Technical Assistant - Winter 2027 Co-op

County of Simcoe; Midhurst; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Simcoe in Midhurst, Ontario, is seeking a Student IT Technical Assistant for Winter 2027 Co-op to support imaging, deployment, and testing of workstation and network devices. The role offers hands-on experience in a LAN/WAN environment.

You will install software, assist Help Desk operations, and learn hardware configurations while meeting co-op program requirements and maintaining security clearances. The position runs January to April 2027 and pays $19.18–$22.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be registered full-time post-secondary student in a formal co-op program.
• Must provide a clear criminal reference check from within the last 6 months.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Driver's Licence with access to a vehicle.
• Familiarity with computer hardware configuration, printers, and network concepts.
• Software experience with Windows, MS Office, and Internet applications.
• Good keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work some weekends, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the imaging, configuration, deployment, and testing of computer workstations, printers and network devices within a LAN and WAN environment.
• Install software applications to specified requirements and deploy to end users.
• Conduct inventory of existing workstation and network components including software versions.
• Troubleshoot and/or replace workstations and network devices at carious County locations
• Assist in the day to day operations within a Help Desk environment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Internet applications

Printers

Network concepts

Job description

Student IT Technical Assistant - Winter 2027 Co-op - (4646)

Student IT Technical Assistant - Winter 2027 Co-op

Close Date

9 October 2026

Contract Type

Temporary - Full Time

Location

Midhurst, ON L9X 1N6 CA
Midhurst, ON L9X 1N6 CA (Primary)

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the imaging, configuration, deployment, and testing of computer workstations, printers and network devices within a LAN and WAN environment.
• Install software applications to specified requirements and deploy to end users.
• Conduct inventory of existing workstation and network components including software versions.
• Troubleshoot and/or replace workstations and network devices at carious County locations
• Assist in the day to day operations within a Help Desk environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a registered full-time post-secondary student in a formal co-op program
• Must provide a clear criminal reference check from within the last 6 months
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Driver's License with access to a vehicle
• Familiarity with computer hardware configuration, printers, and network concepts
• Software experience with Windows, MS Office, and Internet applications
• Good keyboarding skills
• Ability to work some weekends, if necessary

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

• Acts with the Customer in Mind
• Ensures Accountability
• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Communicates with Impact
• Is Resilient

POSITION DETAILS

Anticipated length: January - April 2027

CUPE 5820.01

#COSIND

Salary Grade

$19.18 - $22.81

Union

Non Union

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.