Information Technology Technician

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Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is October 1 2026 at 11:59PM

This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity. Term: 1 year

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Primary Purpose

The IT Technician will be responsible for helping support the computing needs of the Faculty Staff Graduate and Undergraduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This is a customer-focused front-line position where a variety of skills are needed to work within the complex ecosystem of IT solutions that exist on campus. The IT Technician will be the hardware specialist for the IT group with the primary responsibility of resolving equipment related issues.

Key Accountabilities

IT Equipment Hardware Support

Primary point of contact for the physical installation of IT equipment including but not limited to: desktop and laptop computers multi-functional printers servers network equipment AV equipment security systems UPS units etc.

Procure IT equipment for teaching research and administrative use from a standard supplier list

Maintain IT equipment as required

Provide asset management services that track equipment lifetime

IT Helpdesk Support

Create and assign service requests for team; requests come through various means (online request email phone in person etc)

Resolve assigned tickets in a timely manner

Be familiar with all campus IT processes and policies to be able to accurately direct clients to the appropriate group when assistance is required from outside the department

Network Support

Primary contact for departmental cabling and networking requirements

Work in tandem with Engineering Computing and Information Systems and Technology to build and maintain our computer networking equipment

Ensure that all departmental network documentation and port mapping is accurate and current

Workstation Deployment

Work with the IT Specialist to deploy or replace computer workstations within the department

Assist clients with issues that arise from the deployment and follow up with service tickets

Maintain systems and recommend changes and upgrades as needed

*All employees of the University are expected to follow University and departmental health and safety policy procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all health and safety training as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above and actively identify assess and correct health and safety hazards as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

IT related degree diploma or equivalent certification(s) education and experience

Experience

1 year(s) of practical experience maintaining installing and troubleshooting computers and associated peripherals

Previous IT Service Desk or Helpdesk experience preferred

A proven track record of customer service excellence required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential

Proficient in the use of Office 365/MS Office suite

Ability to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency

Proven capacity to manage competing priorities in a high volume environment

Attention to detail and accuracy are essential

Genuine interest in enhancing and improving customer service

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a positive and supportive manner with team members and customers alike

Demonstrated ability to diffuse sensitive customer service issues with tact and diplomacy

Equally comfortable providing customer support via email phone or in person

Proficient knowledge of desktop computer hardware

Experience using an asset management system

General server knowledge

Ticketing system knowledge

Experience using Active Directory to manage computing domains

Content Management System knowledge

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research learning teaching and community building and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity anti-racism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including applicants who identify as First Nations Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit) Black racialized a person with a disability women and/or 2SLGBTQ.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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