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A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Research Computing Support Specialist to provide comprehensive computing support and system administration. This role involves managing complex IT projects, troubleshooting advanced technical issues, assisting academic staff, and ensuring efficient use of specialized lab equipment. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in technical support, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to assisting various research groups. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.
A job description is available upon request
Date Posted:12/22/2025
Req ID: 46499
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00028164
Existing Vacancy: Yes
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
The Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP) laboratory is the primary computer graphics, computational imaging, and human‑computer interaction research laboratory for the Department of Computer Science. Under the general direction of the DGP Director, the DGP Research Computing Support Specialist incumbent will provide research computing support, computer system administration, network administration and high‑level research technical support services directly for specific Computer Science research groups. The incumbent will assume the responsibility of a project leader for highly complex and highly technical IT projects for the research group(s) by providing technical leadership, system expertise, and support to the project. As the project leader, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the project from conception to completion. Responsibilities will include addressing timelines, tracking resources, managing tasks, selecting technology, establishing milestones, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and communicating project status. Moreover, for the research groups served, the incumbent will analyze and troubleshoot highly complex and technical Computer Science IT problems and recommend technical solutions; write, modify, and correct computer software programs and scripts; operate, debug, maintain, repair, modify, test, and document computer systems, networks, equipment, hardware and software; design unique configurations of computers; and plan, evaluate, design, specify, install, implement, and configure new highly complex and technical computer systems, networks, equipment, hardware, and software.
Duties include: operating, analyzing, debugging, maintaining, modifying, upgrading and testing existing DGP Linux, Microsoft Windows, and other computer networks, compute/storage servers, workstations, printers, and software; and planning, evaluating, designing, specifying, installing, implementing, and configuring new systems, workstations, and software as required; operating, analyzing, installing, maintaining, modifying, and testing various specialized equipment in the lab, including but not limited to: multi‑camera optical motion capture systems, 2D and 3D laser scanners, video‑conferencing equipment, and makerspace equipment (e.g., soldering irons, 3D printers); assisting in evaluating, specifying, installing, implementing, and configuring new equipment as required; monitoring systems for problems, determining required course of action and implementing solutions; coordinating, monitoring and implementing the ordering and tracking of all equipment and supplies in the lab; writing technical documentation as required; supporting and advising DGP lab members in their use of all lab equipment; assisting DGP lab members with technical aspects of their research projects; taking on specific systems and technical administration projects as assigned; and assisting in the general ongoing operation of the lab.
This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing: adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca.
Closing Date: 01/12/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Date: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 17 -- $109,761. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $140,365. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
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. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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