Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Position (1 Available)

May 2026 - August 2026

Posted March 25, 2026

Internal/External

Date of Appointment: Monday May 4, 2026

Reporting To

Manager of ICT Client Support

Description

As a HWCDSB ICT Co-op Student, you will support the school board's technology team by assisting with hardware and software troubleshooting, device setup, and user support. You will gain hands- on experience in a dynamic educational environment while contributing to the smooth operation of ICT services across schools and administrative offices.

Duties

• Prepare and configure hardware and software for deployment in educational and administrative settings.
• Perform system imaging and software installations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the deployment.
• Provide user support and training on Windows 11 features and functionalities.
• Accurately update Helpdesk tickets and resolutions, including asset information, in the Helpdesk ticketing System.
• Use the Helpdesk ticketing system to manage daily work assignments and priority tickets, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Provide training on HWCDSB endpoint devices and software to staff, both individually and in groups.
• Recognize and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project milestones are met.
• Support Audio-Visual equipment across school board networks, including interactive projectors and sound systems in classrooms, meeting rooms, and auditoriums.
• Duties as assigned.

Projects:

• Windows 11 Hardware Refresh Rollout.
• iPad and Computer System configurations and deploys.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Information Technology, or related post- secondary program.
• Strong understanding of Windows operating systems and computer hardware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Maturity in handling confidential information.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel to various sites within the HWCDSB geographic area.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 10Kg (e.g., computers, monitors, UPS units).
• Comfortable working at heights and on ladders.

Location: St. Mary Catholic Education Resource Centre

Salary: Minimum Wage plus 4% Vacation Pay

Last date for consideration: Wednesday April 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Applicants shall submit a resume and cover letter to Apply to Education.

Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include two (2) Professional References; and a Pastoral Reference Letter is preferred. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package. Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.

Education

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) Is Committed To Equity And Inclusion In The Recruitment And Hiring Of Qualified Staff Who Reflect The Diversity Of Students And Our Community. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under- represented communities;
• value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives;
• collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti- Racism Data Standards.

Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identity as a member of one or more under-represented group