information technology (IT) specialist
Posted on August 20, 2026 by Employer details GIC Consulting Services-Information Technology
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Help desk. Manufacture. Private company, corporation or industry. Information technology (IT) infrastructure. Tasks: Confer with clients to identify requirements. Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements. Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to support system implementation. Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions. Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery. Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware. Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches. Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle. Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems. Resolve conflict situations. Robotic process automation. Usability testing. Operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality. Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support. Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Associate Computing Professional (ACP). Microsoft Dynamics Certification. Microsoft SQL Certification. Microsoft certified professional (MCP). Microsoft certified technology specialist (MCTS). Network+ Certification. Red Hat certified engineer (RHCE). VMware certified professional. WatchGuard Certification. Certified Computing Professional (CCP). Certified Management Consultant (CMC). Registration as a Professional Engineer. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). A+ Certification. Computer and technology knowledge: Android. BMC Remedy. Cloud. Model-View-Controller (MVC). Sencha. Spring Framework. Virtualization. Device drivers. Networking software. Networking hardware. Networking security. Extranet. Intranet. Internet. Servers. File management software. Security software. Multimedia software. Mail server software. Image editing software. Web service design. Database software. Spreadsheet. MS Office. MS Windows. SQL. React.js. Firewall. MS Active Directory. MS Outlook. MS SQL Server. Area of work experience: Project implementation. Information technology (IT) service delivery. Quality assurance or control. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Area of specialization: Cybersecurity. Testing. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.- Location Cobourg, ONK9A 1M8
- Work location On site
- Salary$30.00 to $32.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- , 08:00 to 16:00
- Starts as early as 2026-08-24 End date: 2027-12-31
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Temporary work assignment (temp help)
- Source Job Bank #3652759
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Help desk
- Manufacture
- Private company, corporation or industry
- Information technology (IT) infrastructure
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Confer with clients to identify requirements
- Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements
- Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to support system implementation
- Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions
- Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery
- Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
- Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
- Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
- Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems
- Resolve conflict situations
- Robotic process automation
- Usability testing
- Operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality
- Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
- Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Associate Computing Professional (ACP)
- Microsoft Dynamics Certification
- Microsoft SQL Certification
- Microsoft certified professional (MCP)
- Microsoft certified technology specialist (MCTS)
- Network+ Certification
- Red Hat certified engineer (RHCE)
- VMware certified professional
- WatchGuard Certification
- Certified Computing Professional (CCP)
- Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- A+ Certification
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Android
- BMC Remedy
- Cloud
- Model-View-Controller (MVC)
- Sencha
- Spring Framework
- Virtualization
- Device drivers
- Networking software
- Networking hardware
- Networking security
- Extranet
- Intranet
- Internet
- Servers
- File management software
- Security software
- Multimedia software
- Mail server software
- Image editing software
- Web service design
- Database software
- Spreadsheet
- MS Office
- MS Windows
- SQL
- React.js
- Firewall
- MS Active Directory
- MS Outlook
- MS SQL Server
Area of work experience
- Project implementation
- Information technology (IT) service delivery
- Quality assurance or control
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Cybersecurity
- Testing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-10
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