IT Systems Technologist

IT Systems Technologist Level 7

Specifics on location/schedule identified below

Job Posting C

Seniority is a determining factor

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38000 provides services to students in 52 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

• Primary duties include managing Enterprise level IT technologies in a Secondary school and feeder Elementary schools.
• Install configure and maintain hardware and software for local area networks workstations third-party application and management servers located in the Boards schools and learning centers
• Monitor analyze and maintain network performance and network servers switches and cabling - respond troubleshoot and repair as required
• Maintain multiple security levels and control user access to our network and system
• Provide proactive security and back-ups of critical network servers and systems
• Create and maintain policies templates and scripts to automate user management MDM management and access of network resources
• Backup and restore user data as required
• Conduct technical evaluations of hardware software and network products; analyze user requirements and provide recommendations for purchase
• Validate new software hardware or service requests in a test environment (that mirrors production) to ensure the software/service be deployed successfully. Present recommendations based on results
• Analyze user hardware / software requirements and recommend appropriate new technology and purchases

Minimum Requirements:

• A three-year college diploma in computer technology MCSE or MCSA certification along with an understanding of network topologies local and wide area networking and telecommunications
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a system support role
• Must have extensive experience with Microsoft Intune MDM Azure/Entra management Active Directory Windows 11 MSOffice Suite Microsoft SCCM Client Management and Microsoft Windows server administration
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Able to lift up to 23kg
• Able to work on ladders
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Superior problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to handle pressure in fast moving environment
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement
• Understand urgency of actions and recognize priorities while multi-tasking
• A valid drivers license and reliable vehicle are required
• School Board experience is an asset

Hourly Rate: $35.93 $37.76 per hour*

* A current Annual Market Allowance of $8000 is associated with the position

Hours of Work: Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Work Schedule determined by the IT Supervisor of Endpoint Support Services

Weeks/Year: 52 weeks/year

Location: Information Technology Services at the Catholic Education Centre Kitchener ON

Effective Date: As soon as possible

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process:

Applicants arerequiredto apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance contact 1- (Monday Friday 7:30 am 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process identify your qualifications and abilities such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your Diplomas/Certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up until 4:00pm on February 24 2026

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.

Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations Metis Inuit a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

To request this file in large print please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer at Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.