Collaboration and Innovation Technologies Specialist

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY**:COLLABORATION AND TECHNOLOGIES INNOVATION SPECIALIST**

**ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)**

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a permanent full-time opportunity as a **Collaboration and Innovation Technologies Specialist**. This is 12-month position to commence as soon as possible.

The **Collaboration and Innovation Technologies Specialist** will be responsible for designing and implementing processes and technical requirements for the Board’s Innovation Lab, a cutting edge production studio.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Education, **Collaboration and Innovation Technologies Specialist** works to ensure the smooth operation of the Lab and provides administrative and technical support on special projects. This position provides a wide range of services and direct support to users of the lab to ensure its effective and efficient use. This includes the timely maintenance and support of computer, digital hardware / software and audiovisual equipment, and technical support, consultation, tours, and training.

This position requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills, a customer service-oriented approach and the ability to create innovative technical processes, and solutions in anticipation of trends.

**LOCATION**: Grant Evans Education Centre (40 Amelia St, Orangeville, ON)

**HOURLY RATE**: Base Hourly rate: $30.61 - $37.51 per hour; wage rate effective September 1, 2024

*Labour market adjustment of 25% to be applied to base hourly pay rate; hourly pay rate inclusive of the market adjustment is $38.26 - $46.89 per hour
- Labour market adjustment may fluctuate based on local market

**FTE/HOURS**:1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)

**BOARD INFORMATION**:12 months position; Permanent; full-time; OCT Union

**Responsibilities**:

- Researches and orders specific audio visual, digital hardware / software and required subscriptions necessary for the successful operation of the Innovation Lab.
- Sets up, configures, tests, and maintains Lab Innovation equipment to support Board administrative needs, meetings, and special events; delivers and installs equipment when required.
- Monitors and maintains the operational processes and equipment of the Innovation Lab.
- Liaises with various Board departments and key stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective use of the Innovation Lab.
- Guides and advises users of the Innovation Lab; provides technical support to Lab users on an ongoing basis.
- Leads tours when required.
- Partners with Digital Support Services team to provide Lab updates and ensure network and software requirements are continually in place.
- Designs, implements, and maintains Crestron room conferencing hardware / software across the Board.
- Creates audio and video templates and podcasts for internal departments; coordinates video editing and field recording with Board’s co-op students.
- Operates and maintains digital signage at Board offices and sites.
- Provides technical support and maintenance to audio visual equipment in meeting rooms at Board’s GEEC Office.
- Actively participates at meetings relevant to the planning and operation of the Innovation Lab.
- Ensures Board Committee Meetings and Board Meetings are live streamed when required.
- Maintains and oversees Board’s Vimeo site that hosts all public facing videos.
- Attends trade shows and industry events to promote the Board’s Innovation Lab.
- Assists with Executive Committee event product and planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned to grow and develop as a professional.
- Additional hours may be required beyond the regular scheduled hours in support of UGDSB innovative technology and special events; early mornings or evenings may be required.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Post Secondary Degree / Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Analyst, Audio Visual Technology, Information Technology, or another related field; or a combination of education and / or experience deemed equivalent by the Board.
- Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years direct work experience; prior experience in a public sector or academic