Job ID: 56920
Job Category: Information & Technology
Division & Section: City Clerk's, City Clerk's Elections Services
Work Location: 89 Northline Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M4B 3G1
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 2 Temporary Vacancies (Approximately Oct 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026)
Hourly Rate: $36.77 - $40.13
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 25-Aug-2025 to 05-Sep-2025

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Application & Technical Support Specialist 4 will provide support to City of Toronto, City Clerks Office, Toronto Elections.

Major Responsibilities:

• Installs, integrates, and maintains software, voting equipment, computer terminals, peripheral devices, and static control devices.

• Removes and transfers equipment as required. Installs voting equipment, computers and drives, configures switches, and makes software adjustments, sets up DOS files, performs superficial cabling, etc.

• Conducts systems tests to ensure proper operation of voting technology and data communications equipment, using tools, equipment, digital volt meter, and diagnostic software.

• Contacts external service companies to arrange for repair of equipment, as necessary. Follows up with user to ensure resolution.

• Demonstrates and describes the operation of voting equipment, computer terminals, peripherals, and network devices to departmental users.

• Maintains manual and computerized inventory (if required) and pricing records of equipment and software. Produces technical and administrative documentation including service log and status reports.

• Researches voting equipment, computer hardware and peripheral devices to meet user needs and recommends appropriate equipment and configurations, as required.

• Maintains documentation and reference material related to equipment maintenance.

• Travels to off-site locations.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience working with election management systems, voting equipment, voting technologies and various technical hardware (i.e., Laptops, Tablets, Desktop PC, Scanners, Wireless Networks).

• Post-secondary education in computer science, information technology or related discipline, or the equivalent approved combination of education and/or experience

• Experience working in a customer service environment providing technical support and troubleshooting, dealing directly with staff and the public in person and by phone.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/365 products in the use of various computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience in preparing technical documentation, developing procedural training materials and conducting training

• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License.

You must also have:

• Knowledge of election management software or related systems. (e.g. Electionware)
• Excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, set priorities, manage a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels within organizations, including oral/written and presentation skills
• Ability to support, train and test new features of hardware and software applications
• Problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• Ability to perform inventory control including quality assurance
• Sound judgement and the ability to handle information of a confidential/sensitive nature
• Ability to lift/move equipment/boxes repetitively up to 50 lbs (23 kg)
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the City of Toronto and work in inclement weather conditions
• Willingness and ability to work long hours in peak periods, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.