Position Title: Information Technology Technician
Date Posted: August 25, 2026
Competition File No.: 2026-63
Program Area: Information Technology
Worksite Location: Owen Sound
Travel Requirement: Yes, across Grey and Bruce Counties as needed
Position Type: Contract Category: #4
Existing Vacancy: Yes No. of Vacancies: 1
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday – Friday
Salary/Wage: $23.24 per hour
Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date (if temporary): 6-month temporary position
Application Deadline: September 7, 2026
Application Process: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the spark that helps ignite positive change in the lives of others.
Your Opportunity to be the Spark!
As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are seeking an Information Technology Technician with strong communication and problem-solving skills to join our IT team. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the IT Technician will provide excellent customer support to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce (the Association).
Responsibilities:
- Installs and configures hardware and software products and components. Repairs, replaces or decommissions obsolete or damaged hardware.
- Assists in setting up and maintaining users while ensuring a high level of uptime and end user satisfaction. Helps to maintain the Active Directory.
- Assists with a broad range of helpdesk duties, including computer/printer installation and configuration, software use, network access etc.
- Troubleshoots hardware, software and network connectivity issues.
- Assists with the documentation of existing and new processes and configurations.
- Helps organize IT assets and maintains inventory tracking.
- Reports issues and concerns. Recommends changes in policies/procedures to Supervisor.
- Maintains and updates files. Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA:
- Comprehensive and ongoing training and long-term and upward career opportunities.
- Free membership to our Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility.
- Fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.
Job Requirements:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Provide Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks upon hire and regularly throughout duration of employment.
- Possess a degree or diploma in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance.
- Knowledge of Windows Server / Desktop networked environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot common computer / network issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills. Ability to resolve and explain software issues to end users.
- Demonstrated strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology, processes and procedures.
- Ability to work individually and collaboratively within a team.
- Possesses a strong service orientation.
- Maintains confidentiality of information related to the Association, members and staff.
- Able to provide 3 professional references.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve:
We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
Pay: $23.24 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: In person
