IT Technical Assistant Summer Student
IT Technical Assistant Summer Student
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Job Code: 25OTH04
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
IT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SUMMER STUDENT)
ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)
The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit the Six Nations of the Grand River and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and wellbeing through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Digital Support Services (IT) team for the summer work term as an IT Technical Assistant (Summer Student).
Location: Guelph Board Office 500 Victoria Rd. N Guelph ON)
Rate of Pay: $18.50 per hour plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the Employment Standards Act
Board Information: Temporary full time; 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Length of Placement: May 5 2025 with an anticipated end date of August 29 2025
Number of Openings: 3
Reporting directly to the Technical Support Manager you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects in an engaging team environment. As part of the IT department you will discover new and existing practices techniques/standards and flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Working under the guidance of experienced IT professionals you will cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals in a school board environment.
As an IT Technical Assistant (Summer Student) you will learn about troubleshooting technical issues and the latest technology and industry trends.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with new computer hardware installations including connecting and disconnecting
- Assist with delivery and pick up of equipment within the UGDSB schools and Board Office
- Assist with software installations technical support and network equipment setup (wired and WiFi)
- Assist with hardware repairs clean up and refurbishment of broken equipment
- Assist with the projects involving deployments of Windows PCs iPads Macs and Google Chromebooks
- Assist with Inventory Management
- Other duties as assigned
- Enrolled in a diploma/degree program at a recognized University or College with a focus on Sciences Technology Engineering Math (STEM) or a related field of study
- Must be enrolled fulltime in a postsecondary institution for September 2025
- Knowledge of computer hardware repairs system applications and other software; Excel Word and graphic development programs preferred
- Must have computer troubleshooting skills
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal organizational and timemanagement skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must hold a valid Ontario Class G or G2 Drivers License
- Submit application via Apply to Education site
- Provide a personal resume that is no longer than 2 pages in length (cover letter not required)
- Include relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation.
Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check for requirements.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING
Employment Equity
The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity including but not limited to:
- First Nations Inuit and Mtis peoples and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry ethnicity colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities
Accommodation & Accessibility
We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process please contact .
Employment Type
Temp
