Job Description
Administrative Assistant-Platform & Architecture
Exempt Level 1: $57,668- $70,375
Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking an eleven-month (11) temporary position (possibility for an extension) for an Administrative Assistant-Platform & Architecture within the ICT department.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reporting to and under the direction of a Platforms and Architecture Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to provide operational support to ICT Services teams. This role will support day to day operational activities, special projects, reporting, and stakeholder communications related to enterprise technology platforms and services.
Provide support for enterprise systems and services including Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365
Assist with user account lifecycle management in Active Directory, including creating, modifying, and disabling user accounts and groups
Support Microsoft 365 administration, including user provisioning, license assignment, mailbox configuration, and basic troubleshooting
Assist with Azure administration tasks, including identity management, user access management, and basic resource monitoring
Respond to general ICT-related inquiries, triage requests, and escalate issues to appropriate technical teams when required
Assist with resolving basic IT service requests and tracking support tickets
Maintain and update technical documentation, procedures, and internal knowledge resources
Maintain accurate system records, documentation, and inventory information
Support multiple demands related to operational tasks and small technical projects while meeting deadlines
Provide backup support for team members as needed to ensure continuity of services
Maintain strict confidentiality of system data, user information, and internal documentation
Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Two-year College Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Foundational knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Outlook, MS Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks with competing deadlines, while prioritizing daily and weekly activities and projects on-demand in a very busy environment.
Strong attention to detail when working with user accounts and system data
Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a technical environment
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Who We Are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning – in every way – and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and make TCDSB a leader in public education.
We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, by fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities.
This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than April 7, 2026 via Apply to Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Exempt Level 1: $57,668- $70,375
Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking an eleven-month (11) temporary position (possibility for an extension) for an Administrative Assistant-Platform & Architecture within the ICT department.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reporting to and under the direction of a Platforms and Architecture Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to provide operational support to ICT Services teams. This role will support day to day operational activities, special projects, reporting, and stakeholder communications related to enterprise technology platforms and services.
Provide support for enterprise systems and services including Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365
Assist with user account lifecycle management in Active Directory, including creating, modifying, and disabling user accounts and groups
Support Microsoft 365 administration, including user provisioning, license assignment, mailbox configuration, and basic troubleshooting
Assist with Azure administration tasks, including identity management, user access management, and basic resource monitoring
Respond to general ICT-related inquiries, triage requests, and escalate issues to appropriate technical teams when required
Assist with resolving basic IT service requests and tracking support tickets
Maintain and update technical documentation, procedures, and internal knowledge resources
Maintain accurate system records, documentation, and inventory information
Support multiple demands related to operational tasks and small technical projects while meeting deadlines
Provide backup support for team members as needed to ensure continuity of services
Maintain strict confidentiality of system data, user information, and internal documentation
Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Two-year College Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Foundational knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Outlook, MS Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks with competing deadlines, while prioritizing daily and weekly activities and projects on-demand in a very busy environment.
Strong attention to detail when working with user accounts and system data
Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a technical environment
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Who We Are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning – in every way – and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and make TCDSB a leader in public education.
We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, by fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities.
This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than April 7, 2026 via Apply to Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Follow us on our page for the latest posts, jobs, and so much more.
#TCDSBcareers
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