Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne Yarmouth and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools composed of 13Elementary Schools 6 High Schools 1 Middle School and 2 Elementary/High Schools.
Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mmddyyyy): 10/05/2025 at 11:59pm.
Effective Dates (mmddyyyy): 10/14/2025to
Position Type: Casual
Position: IT Support Specialist
Reports to: Coordinator / Supervisor of Technology
Location: Multiple schools Digby Shelburne & Yarmouth County
Casual on call basis - willing to travel from Freeport to Lockeport schools covering all the Tri-Counties. Rate of pay is $28.77 per hour.
Qualifications
- Degree diploma or certification in technology;
- Relevant industry certifications;
- Knowledge of wireless networking;
- 1-2 years of experience preferred;
- Broad knowledge of networking and communications;
- Proficiency in network technology (LAN WAN TCP/IP DNS);
- Proficiency in relevant operating systems (Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 2016 Server Linux Macintosh Mobile OS etc.);
- Experience with Windows Active Directory;
- Training and experience in the installation of a variety of peripheral devices such as wireless access points printers scanners digital cameras CCTV audio equipment etc;
- Knowledge of computer systems in both education and industry;
- Willingness to undergo additional training as required;
- Valid NS drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle;
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
- Completion of WHMIS and First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Characteristics
- Ability to interact professionally and confidentially with management and other staff members;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and school administration and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds;
- A team player who is able to work independently and within deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective feedback.
Accountabilities
- Implement and maintain information and communications technology. For example:
- Install configure troubleshoot and repair: including but not limited to network cabling connectivity hardware computer hardware networks and operating systems;
- Administer and implement changes in servers together with their associated operating systems.
- Perform administrative and support functions with regards to technology and the users of technology. For example:
- Develop and maintain sufficient knowledge of the information technologies used within TCRCE (Tri-County Regional Centre for Education) in order to provide quality technical support to users of those technologies;
- Maintain appropriate written and electronic records to document any changes made to systems in schools;
- Complete work orders surveys and other reports as required and on a timely basis;
- Provide basic technical instruction to school staff on installed systems;
- Research and review latest software updates.
- Participate in professional development;
- Performs other duties as required and assigned with the scope of the position.
TO APPLY:
- Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile security checks and reference letters if applicable.In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesnt pertain to your application.
- Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certificates.
- Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.
(Please note:Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application also you should include email addresses for your references this will speed up the process ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).
Once Youve Applied:
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
SECURITY CHECKS:
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months oldyou can attach these checks to your profile / resume otherwise you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.
For more information about the TCRCEvisit our website at Experience:
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