IT Services Technician Co-op Student

ITServicesTechnicianCo-opStudent

Ready to take your IT skills beyond the classroom? Want to gain hands-on experience supporting technology across Niagara Catholic while building your skills? If so, wemay have an opportunity for you!

The IT Services Technician Co-op Student will provide entry-level technical support to assist with the day-to-day delivery of Information Technology services across Niagara Catholic. Working under the direction and supervision of IT Manager(s), the successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience across a variety of IT areas, including end user support, endpoint configuration, peripherals, networking, security, application development and other technologies used within our administrative and school environments.

WHATWEOFFER:

• Ongoing learning and career growth
• Inclusive high-performing culture

WHATYOUCANEXPECT:

ITSupportOperations

• Provide hands-on experience supporting end users and the endpoint technology environment;
• Assist IT staff with the installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computers (Windows/Mac/iOS/Chrome), classroom technology devices (Smartboards, Panels, 3D printers, etc.), Endpoint software, printers, peripherals, and related technologies.

ITProductionOperations

• Provide exposure to the infrastructure and services required to operate a secure, reliable enterprise technology environment;
• Assists IT staff with networking, identity and user management, cloud services, virtualization, cybersecurity, and infrastructure operations.

ITBusinessServices

• Provide exposure to enterprise applications, software development, database administration, system integration, data management, analytics, and reporting;
• Assists technical staff responsible for developing and supporting applications and platforms used throughout the organization.

WHATYOUBRING

• Enrollment in a college or university program in a computer technology-based discipline;
• Strong and effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience working with others in a team environment and providing customer service;
• Ability to work well in both group scenarios as well as in a self-directed context;
• Ability to work at various locations within the Board's jurisdiction, including access to reliable transportation;
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, carrying and lifting equipment up to 20kg;
• Good time management & organization skills;
• Skill in troubleshooting and in the repair and maintenance of computer systems, software implementations and related peripherals.

This position will conclude upon fulfillment of all required co-op hours.

HOURS:8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.MondaytoFriday

LOCATION:InformationTechnologyCentre,St.Catharines,ON

HOURLYRATE:$17.95perhour

Interestedapplicantsareinvitedtoapplybycompletingtheirapplicationatno later than November 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m

Posting Status: Vacancy

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record Check, dated within the past six months of the hire date. This position requires completion of a Police Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check. For more information, please refer to 201.18 Police Record Check & Offence Declaration AOP on the Board's website.

Niagara Catholic is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and communities we serve. Guided by our Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, we actively work to identify and remove barriers, address bias, and foster fair, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming employment practices.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, and value the unique contributions each person brings to our Catholic learning environment.

Niagara Catholic is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, and through all stages of employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to notify Human Resources so that appropriate support can be facilitated.

Niagara Catholic does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.