2025-57 1.0 Fte Permanent Information Technology Specialist

**THE**KENORA**CATHOLIC**DISTRICT**SCHOOL**BOARD**
- The_ _Kenora_ _Catholic_ _District_ _School_ _Board_ _(KCDSB)_ _educates_ _more_ _than_ _1300_ _students_ _from_ _diverse_ _cultures_ _and_ _backgrounds_ _in_ _4_ _elementary_ _schools_ _and_ _1_ _secondary_ _school_ _located_ _in_ _beautiful_ _Kenora_ _and_ _Red_ _Lake,_ _Ontario._ _At_ _KCDSB_ _we_ _welcome_ _students_ _to_ _experience_ _a_ _quality,_ _inclusive_ _and_ _values
- based_ _education_ _in_ _a_ _caring_ _Catholic_ _school_ _community._ _Our_ _mission_ _goes_ _beyond_ _academics,_ _the_ _arts_ _and_ _athletics._ _Our_ _goal_ _is_ _to_ _provide_ _excellence_ _in_ _Catholic_ _education_ _and_ _grow_ _graduates_ _who_ _become_ _fully_ _engaged_ _citizens_ _able_ _to_ _contribute_ _to_ _their_ _families,_ _communities_ _and_ _society._ _Our_ _staff_ _is_ _among_ _our_ _greatest_ _resources._ _The_ _people_ _we_ _hire_ _have_ _a_ _direct_ _impact_ _on_ _the_ _success_ _of_ _our_ _students._ _With_ _approximately_ _180_ _academic_ _and_ _80_ _permanent_ _support_ _staff,_ _the_ _KCDSB_ _is_ _one_ _of_ _the_ _largest_ _employers_ _in_ _the_ _region._ _

**Start**Date**: December 1, 2025

**Salary**Range**:**_$62,139_ _-_ _$77,936_

**Overall**Responsibilities**:

- Act as main point of contract for Student Information Systems and OnSIS data quality, submission timelines, and School/Board updates.
- Respond to user inquiries on data entry, Enrolment Register questions, troubleshooting and submissions for unique situations.
- Responsible for conducting and ensuring compliance for Ministry reporting, including ONSIS, EQAO, and other regulatory data requirements.
- Design, manage, and improve digital workflows and integrations across platforms and services.
- Generate, analyze, and present data reports to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement tools, scripts, and processes to enhance data quality, automation, and system performance.
- Design and implement intuitive dashboards that streamline processes, identify anomalies, and deliver accurate, actionable insights for reporting.
- Collaborate with vendors to define, deploy, and support software solutions tailored to Board needs.
- Provide training and documentation for staff on new features, systems, and processes.
- Support electronic forms and communications platforms, ensuring seamless user experience and data flow (i.e. School Messenger).
- Facilitate data exchange between systems and services, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Provide Tier 2 technical support via helpdesk for issues related to student data systems and integrations.
- Contribute to Board-wide IT planning, offering insights and collaboration on short
- and long-term objectives.
- Creates and maintains information technology documentation, contingency and disaster recovery plans.
- Act as a technical resource to Board committees, school councils, and staff on data technology matters. (i.e. Helpdesk and Board Meeting Support)
- Performs other duties as required which are considered within the intent and scope of an Information Technology position.

**Qualifications**:**

- Post-secondary degree in recognized discipline related to computer science, information technology, or systems support.
- Industry-recognized certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent are considered assets.
- Demonstrated experience working within an educational environment, particularly with student data systems and related processes.
- Proficiency in data formats and definitions including SQL, XML, JSON, and CSV, with hands-on experience in data manipulation using tools such as Excel and scripting languages.
- Practical knowledge of programming, scripting, and reporting tools such as PowerShell, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Power BI.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data integrity and process optimization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and train end users across varying levels of technical proficiency.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain thorough documentation to support technical operations and project work.Valid G Driver's license, as travel to Red Lake, ON is required as per the needs of the school (minimum of 3 times annually).

**APPLICATION**PROCESS**:
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The Kenora Catholic District School Board is committed to equity in employment. Accommodation is available through the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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