Description
The Downtown Urban Campus within UCalgary Continuing Education is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time Tech/Facility Support Analyst.
The Downtown Campus advances UCalgary's community engagement strategies by strengthening relationships with alumni, corporate Calgary, the not-for-profit sector, and arts and cultural communities. This job posting is hiring for the morning and/or afternoon shift.
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities and Operations, Daily tasks and work assignments will be distributed and supervised by the Facilities Team Lead and IT Support Specialist. The incumbent(s) will support both the downtown campus and/or main campus, working closely with staff in a cross-functional team environment.
The intended hours of work for the recurring part time positions are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30 pm depending on the business needs of the downtown and/or Main campus. Over time, this may be required, and the incumbent may be expected to be on standby. Hours given will be based on the business needs of the campus but will generally range from 15 to 35 hours per week.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Technical Support
- Desktop support for staff/instructors at the downtown campus and the English language program at the main campus.
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Addressing technical issues using tact and diplomacy.
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Developing and maintaining good relationships with faculty, staff and other campus units.
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Supporting instructors and staff for any IT, hardware or classroom issues .
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Responsible for own personal development with technological changes related to the job, ensuring that as technology and software changes, skills are kept up to date.
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Providing analytical support for facilities and technology team as needed.
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Providing recommendations for developing schedules and processes for technical support services and standards
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Collaborating with other IT teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues.
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Managing IT labs in the continuing education department.
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Recommending and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability for continuing CE staff.
Facility Support
- Ensures the security of the Downtown Campus, and/or Seminar Centre, reviewing and reporting maintenance of the equipment and furnishings and supplies
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Monitor use and maintenance of teaching equipment, including data projectors, screens, document cameras, instructor computers, etc.
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Maintain and enter classroom schedules within the central room booking system to ensure optimal use of space.
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Opening/Closing classrooms, emptying garbage, and other associated tasks at the seminar centre
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Arranging tables, chairs and sliding walls as needed for in class courses and events ensuring cleanliness of all the event and teaching and learning spaces.
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Responding accurately to staff, instructor and student inquiries in a courteous, timely and professional manner.
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Track and Organise all Computer hardware's and event equipment for Continuing Education in DTC and/or Seminar centre in EDT
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Commerce or Business Administration with focus on IT.
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Minimum 2 years of Customer service, Facilities or IT support experience, with the ability to learn and adapt variety of tasks
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Excellent customer service and communication skills including face to face and phone support.
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Ability to' translate' technical terminology and to be patient when responding to repetitious end user requests.
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Ability to work under pressure and within given timelines.
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Moderate writing skills with ability to write functional documentation.
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Ability to test and troubleshoot new and existing software programs.
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Experience with University core business systems (i.e. AdAstra, Destiny One, D2L or Blackboard) is a strong asset.
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Experience with a Help Desk ticketing system is desirable.
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General facilities experience (i.e Painting, basic maintenance) is desirable.
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Understanding of and/or experience within an academic environment is an asset.
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Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to be a collaborative team member.
Application Deadline: July 29, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
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