IT Support & Data Specialist

Julian Daniel

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent day school from JK-12 that is a caring and thriving community. As one of fifteen IB World Continuum schools in Canada offering three International Baccalaureate programs, GNS is proud of its unique 'IB Advantage': a 21st-Century education which educates the whole child and creates global thinkers.

We are a dedicated and community minded team at GNS with a big heart and a strong work ethic. We are looking for like-minded individuals who will share in our passion for preparing outstanding citizens of character who will contribute to the world through their leadership, a commitment to service, and an understanding that we are all responsible for the future of our communities.

We are currently seeking great candidates for the following opportunity:

IT Support & Data Specialist
Regular, Full-time position
Start: immediate

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of IT, the IT Support & Data Specialist supports, maintains and develops school wide database systems. This role will also provide direct technical support and training to staff, students, and parents; install, repair, and maintain computers, AV equipment, and other school devices and equipment; and document processes, procedures, and software developed in-house. If you enjoy a varied career, no two days are the same as this role will be part database administrator and engineer, part analyst and developer and part help desk support, with a healthy dose of project management thrown in. The IT Support & Data Specialist is responsible for keeping the school’s data systems working together effectively, assisting departments and end users to find and use the data they need, and developing new data systems as necessary. This position represents an excellent opportunity to help the school chart a course forward to a more modern, user-friendly, data solution. For a detailed description of duties, please visit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bPlfgPyrgiA3g-QERF-gWw-zizSFK6He/preview

What You’ll Bring
You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in systems, database management, information science or related field however, a combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Experience is desired in the application of best practices in database design and maintenance as well as scripts, API’s and data importing/exporting to synchronize information between applications. Database management certification(s) are preferred. You will be friendly and personable, able to listen to and understand end user needs, have a great technical mind for organizing and managing the transfer of data between systems, and for distilling end user requests into actionable technical specifications.

Our “Must-Haves”
You will be a caring and dedicated individual who actively lives the GNS values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality and Community. You will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity, be driven to succeed, and show a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth. You will have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in your approach, and know how to get things done in a fast paced environment where regular interruptions are the norm. Impeccable attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills, effective organization, time management and prioritization skills are all necessary to deliver desired results.

Why work for GNS?
We are a committed group of people that love what we do and believe firmly in living our values. We work hard but we also believe in having fun while we’re at it! We offer a comprehensive total compensation package including immediate benefits plus a generous RRSP program, tuition discount, free parking, fitness centre and much more. We invite you to join our truly exceptional community and to experience a rewarding career in independent education. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter indicating personal strengths and accomplishments by visiting the following link: https://mygns.bamboohr.com/careers/46?source=aWQ9MjA=

We encourage applicants to apply without delay as interviews will commence immediately. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted

It is the policy of Glenlyon Norfolk School to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Additionally, we invite those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us in expanding our capacity in this regard. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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