The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the
fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves
84,000 students and employs nearly
14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer
competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in
YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!
SYSTEMS OPERATING SPECIALIST
JOB TITLE: Systems Operating Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services
SALARY RANGE: $79,594-$105,260
HIRING RANGE: $79,594-$101,589
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2026 August 31 at 4:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Systems Operating Specialist maintains, monitors, and supports the corporate computer systems and corporate applications related to Payroll Services, Human Resource Services, Financial Services and Facility Services. The Systems Operating Specialist will research, evaluate, design, integrate, install maintain, monitor and support corporate and academic applications.
budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and implement new information technologies and solutions with our customers
- Integrate systems solutions with situational stakeholders, and provide technical support
- Administer SaaS offerings, cloud technologies and online platforms, on-premises infrastructure (software, hardware, storage area network, vendor relationships)
- Develop in-house information technology solutions to resolve a need within the organization
- Train others and provide guidelines for IT processes and supported applications
Work Performed:
- Install, upgrade and monitor corporate database systems
- Liaise with clients in other organizational units to ensure functionality and integration of software
- Consult with vendors regarding product developments and installations
- Complete data back-up and restore systems
- Design and execute change management functions as required for audit purposes
- Resolve complex problems related to database and operating systems
- Coordinate project teams required to perform system changes
- Design, configure and implement appropriate monitoring systems
- Manage access to corporate servers
- Advise and assist with data archives
- Provide backup support to department staff
- Participate as required in groups and committees
- Advise and assist the Help Desk staff
- Provide recommendations to the supervisor regarding capacity planning and emerging technologies
- Research, evaluate, design, integrate, install, maintain, monitor and support corporate and academic applications
- Manage storage area network, on-premises and cloud-based Software, Infrastructure and Platforms as a Service Solution
- Research technology needs of the departments, evaluate potential software or platform choices based on their requirements, and plan and coordinate with varying stakeholders to ensure the work is performed within and satisfies the requirements
- Setup, manage, configure and ensure optimal delivery and maintenance of failover power generation systems, including battery and liquid/compressed fuel generators
Qualities/Skills/Specialized Knowledge:
- Familiarity with data centre design, implementation, maintenance of hardware, supporting systems, network infrastructure daemons (DNS, Web Servers, DHCP, SMTP, etc.), COBIT framework, and programming
- Knowledge of Storage, Server, and Database Server Administration, and Project, Systems, and Information Security Management
- Proficient in computer systems and applications such as Outlook 365, MS Office Suite, etc. including specialised knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems, Microsoft QL Server, Microsoft Active Director, web servers, cloud services, e-mail systems, network services, backup and recovery tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work both independently and part of a team
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Completion of a three (3) year post-secondary program in a computer related field or equivalent
- Three (3) years of related work experience is required
- Information Security Management, Network Storage Administrator, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure experience is an asset
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons. In accordance with regulations, the criminal record background check will be an ongoing requirement TVDSB employees every five years of their employment.
Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date. This posting is for a permanent existing vacancy.
Thames Valley does not utilize any assistive technology in the recruitment and selection process.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).
The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.
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R. Patrick, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We offer our employees as eligible:
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• OMERS defined pension plan
• An inclusive, team-oriented culture
• Compressed work weeks during summer work hours
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off (Vacation, care for immediate family, Sick, Float days, and bereavement)
• Short-Term and Long-term disability