IT Technician - Co-Op Student

LOCATION:

Administration Office, Pembroke

Type Of Position

Summer Employment

Date Required

May 1, 2024 or TBD

HOURS

Up to 35 hours/week

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the manager of IT, the IT Technician (Co-Op Student) will assist in system implementations and provide support to all IT Staff. During the tenure of the Co-Op placement, the student will be engaged with different staff members to assist in day-to-day job duties.

The IT Technician Will Be Responsible For:

1. Provide support for maintaining school board computer equipment, routine repairs, and preventative maintenance at the District office and school sites as required;
2. Setup new Windows and Mac computers;
3. Troubleshoot Network connectivity;
4. Operate IT Helpdesk and respond to IT work Orders;
5. Planning and maintenance of new and existing Board and School LAN and WAN communication links;
6. Maintenance and installation of WAN (Wide Area Network) nodes and components;
7. Maintenance and installation of LAN (Local Area Network) servers and components;
8. Configuring, programming and table maintenance of WAN equipment, including routers, bridges, hubs and switches;
9. Performing cable management and running/terminating Cat5e or Cat6 Cable as required;
10. Keeping abreast of new technology developments and network hardware and software components;
11. Other related duties.

Qualifications:

1. Currently enrolled in a 2-year diploma in Computer Systems from Colleges and Universities recognized Ontario Community College or University;
2. Excellent working knowledge of microcomputer and network operating systems and protocols (MacOS, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 & 2016, TCP/IP);
3. A self-motivated, critical thinking team player with superior inter-personal and organizational skills;
4. Present and maintain a composed, discreet and professional manner, and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced computerized environment;
5. Excellent command of verbal and written English;
6. A valid driver’s license in good standing with the Ministry of Transportation, and access to a reliable mode of transportation for travel among Board schools and offices;
7. Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, are assets.

CLOSING: All interested applicants are invited to submit an updated resume including details of qualifications, experience and professional references.

To Note: Applications sent directly to the schools or to Human Resources will NOT be considered.

It is imperative that all NEW applicants to the Board submit an ORIGINAL current, satisfactory Vulnerable Screening Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

RCCDSB is committed to barrier-free selection processes and therefore if contacted for this position or testing, you should advise the HR Department in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.