Description
Are you a student with a passion for technology and a desire to gain experience in a fast-paced IT environment? Are you looking to build your skills while making a meaningful contribution to an organization that makes a difference in the lives of so many young people? If you answered yes to these questions, we may just have the opportunity for you!
Serving as a member of the IT Services team, the IT Service Desk Assistant will have the opportunity to work within the Board’s multi-tiered enterprise technology environment, providing first class technical support and services to staff across all of our locations in the Niagara region.
WHAT WE OFFER:- A great workplace with a supportive team eager to help you get started in your future career by providing practical experience and a portfolio future employers will value.
- Inclusive, high performing culture
- Ongoing learning and career growth
- Condensed summer hours
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Provide technology support to our staff both on site and through our IT Service desk,
- Resolve technical issues with operating systems, software and hardware,
- Support users both remotely and in person at any of our Board sites throughout the Niagara region.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Enrollment in a post-secondary computer/technology-based program preferred,
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills,
- Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities,
- Team-oriented with a customer service mindset,
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment,
- Excellent time management and organizational skills,
- Experience with computer system maintenance, software support, and troubleshooting,
- Familiarity with networked environments and basic networking protocols/hardware,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows (desktop/server) and Microsoft Office Suite,
- An understanding of networking equipment (e.g., routers, switches),
- Willingness to travel within the Board’s jurisdiction; access to reliable transportation required,
- Physically able to lift and transport equipment up to 20kg.
This is a summer student position.
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Beginning June 30, 2025, the work week will shift to Monday to Thursday with Fridays off as part of the summer condensed schedule.
LOCATION: Data Centre Operations (68 Eastchester Ave, St. Catharines, ON)
RATE OF PAY: $17.20 per hour
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.
