Information Technology Intern

**Information Technology Intern** **Full-time Canada Summer Jobs Opportunity** **8-Week Contract** **York Region** **Who we are**: Job Skills delivers programs and services to individuals and organizations to meet the evolving needs of the labour market. **What we need**:The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: · Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment · Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the *Immigration and Refugee Protection Act********for the duration of the employment and, · Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations ******International Students are not eligible* Applicants should also have the following qualifications/skills: · Have excellent communication skills (written, verbal) · Have excellent customer services skills with both internal and external customers · Have superior organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced environment · Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) Preferred candidates will be enrolled in either a college and/or university level program, majoring in one of the following disciplines: · Information Technology or related field **What you will do**: The Information Technology Assistant position will support the activities of the organization’s IT department and will be responsible for the following learning objectives and job tasks: **System Administration** · Assisting in configuring and deploying computer desktops, laptops and servers. · Troubleshooting hardware and software problems. · Supporting the Information Technology Administrator with software deployment and data backup. · Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems. · Maintaining organization’s information technology equipment documentation. · Assisting with maintenance and security audit for the organization’s network and infrastructure as per industry standards. **Communication** · Ensuring that the Information Technology/Operations Director and Information Technology Manager are kept aware of critical issues and weekly activities through the development of a communication strategy. · Maintaining a working relationship with all members of the Job Skills’ organization. · Maintaining a consistent and professional work atmosphere for staff and clients. **Special Projects** · Assisting the Information Technology Staff in deploying software across Job Skills office computers using new automated technologies. · Learn and apply AI tools to support system troubleshooting, automation, and day-to-day IT operations. · Updating and maintaining the organization’s Information Technology Asset Management database by analyzing the organization’s current hardware devices deployment. **General Office Duties** · Becoming familiar with Job Skills’ mandate, objectives and programs, through the review of available literature, involvement in staff meetings and site-specific visits. · Developing and maintaining a working relationship with all Job Skills’ Departments, at all Job Skills’ offices. · Learning to operate basic office equipment, systems and programs (e.g. phone systems, photocopier, postage machine, computer programs, AI, emails and directories, etc.). Competencies: · Building Collaborations/Partnerships · Teamwork · Client Service Orientation · Analytical Thinking · Accountability · Persuasive Communication · Problem Solving · Leadership **What you will get**: In addition to the satisfaction gained from helping people reach their goals, Job Skills offers: · Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week · Remuneration: $18\.50/hour · A diverse and inclusive workplace · Free on-site parking *If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please read on to learn more about Job Skills, how you can apply to this exciting position and become part of our growing Job Skills Team!* Job Skills is a forward thinking, not-for-profit, charitable organization that is constantly developing or implementing new Programs to help individuals achieve economic independence. In doing so, we aim to contribute to the economic and social viability of our community. We are ethical, client-focused, and performance-oriented and believe in the personal growth of our staff, our community and our clients. As an *IT Intern* with Job Skills, you will work for a high performing organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals. In this role, you will utilize your unique combination of skills and experience to help clients find and maintain meaningful employment. Job Skills is committed to fostering a workplace that is both inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. As a diverse workplace incorporates a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, we believe that being a diverse and inclusive organization is essential to achieving success and client satisfaction in all Job Skills’ Services and Programs. To meet these objectives, we invite all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please be advised that accommodation is available upon request. We thank all applicants, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Please indicate the position title, and job reference number in the email subject line and tell us how you learned about this opportunity in your cover letter. Note: This posting reflects a new vacancy within the organization. The position is temporary, with a duration of 8 weeks. **Please reply in confidence by 11:59 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026** **JOB SKILLS Hiring Committee** **Job Reference Number: CSJ-IT** **14-130 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1** **E-mail:** resumes@jobskills.org **http://www.jobskills.org** Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 8 weeks Pay: $18\.50 per hour Ability to commute/relocate: * Markham, ON L3R 4N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: * Class G Licence (required) Work Location: In person