Richmond Hill Public Library IT Specialist Contract in Richmond Hill, ON

Overview

Richmond Hill Public Library

Branch Richmond Hill ON CA

Position:
IT Specialist
Location:
Richmond Hill, ON

At least 3 years of experience in a technical or network operations role within technical support environment including:….

Richmond Hill Public Library is committed to enriching your connections, choices and community. It has four branches, with 62,000 registered members and over three million online and in-person uses. Members use 2.3M collection items annually, and 45,000 people attend its programs. As a 21st century Library we continue to adapt to change in various ways which includes empowering staff through teamwork, development and a celebration of curiosity.

The Community

The Town of Richmond Hill is a community of over 200,000 people located north of Toronto. It is the 6th fastest growing municipality in Ontario, and is expected to increase by 30% in the next 10 years. Over half the population was born outside Canada, with ongoing and increasing diversity anticipated. It has the highest proportion of residents with post-graduate education in Canada, and the community tends to be young, family-oriented with a strong technology orientation; as such, residents value education and library services.

LOCATION : Central Library

STATUS : Contract – 15 months

35 hours weekly as per schedule, including evenings and weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Project Planning

• Manage day-to-day progress and delivery of assigned projects reporting to Manager of Technologies as the project lead
• Research and organize information to support successful project planning, execution and project team communication
• Provide support in developing project plans and implementing the plans
• Provide support in monitoring project delivery against timeline and ensure timely completion*

Technical Support

• Provide technical support for Windows and Mac computer systems and other computer-related equipment. Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, configure and rebuild systems. Install and upgrade software and hardware including various peripheral devices
• Provide technical support for other technical equipment including photocopiers, library self-service equipment, automated material handling equipment, telecommunication equipment and audio/visual equipment
• Provide technical support for the integrated library system (ILS) and the user discovery service related issues and projects
• Participate in after hours on-call rotation as required

Systems Administration Support

• Provide support for all operating systems, business applications, security tools, emails, computers, wireless network, and local and wide area network, as needed
• Install, configure and maintain networked hardware, software and peripheral devices including staff and public computers, printers and MFPs. Ensure connectivity of all workstations
• Upgrade, maintain, monitor and support third party applications and escalate issues to Managers when appropriate
• Provide assistance with administration of telephone and voicemail systems

Other Related Duties

• Regularly travel to other branch locations for projects, troubleshooting and maintenance work

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

Mandatory

• Possess a post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• At least 3 years of experience in a technical or network operations role within technical support environment including:
• at least 1 year of experience working in a Windows Server 2008/2012 environment (Active Directory, IIS, MS Exchange, MS SQL),
• at least 1 year of experience working in IT project management/support role for projects such as telephone system upgrade, asset management software, print management software etc.
• some experience working with Mac Platform devices * Experience in research, organization and implementation of technology projects such as a new telephone system
• Physical stamina required to lift and transport moderately heavy objects such as computer equipment; Physical ability to stretch and bend to install wires and cables in floors and ceilings
• Valid Class “G” driver’s license in good standing and access to reliable vehicle

Desirable

• Familiarity with Audio Visual (AV) equipment and assets
• Familiarity with Mac Platform
• Familiarity with an integrated library system (ILS)
• Experience working in a public library setting is an asset

Application Process

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and covering letter indicating how they meet the qualifications of this position by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 quoting posting

2017-06 to:

Human Resources

ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

The Library thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO 1990, for recruitment purposes. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to: Chief Executive Officer, Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 0H5.

The Richmond Hill Public Library is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $64,883.00 /year