Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) - Internet Systems Administrator at Shepherd Village Inc – Toronto, Ontario

This position is created specifically for the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs program. All applicants must meet eligibility guidelines as specified by Service Canada in order to be considered for the above position.

This position will begin on May 25, 2026, and conclude on July 20, 2026 (8 weeks).

Organization Background

Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace-of-mind of our residents, and their family and friends.

What You Will Work On

Under the supervision of the Systems Administrator, the IT Assistant is responsible for providing various IT services to support and assist in IT processes and the coordination of special projects. This position is ideal for someone who works well under pressure and understands the dynamics of working in a hectic, high energy, multiple priority environment. The successful candidate is someone that works well in both a team environment and independently.

How You’ll Create Impact

1. Provide day-to-day assistance to the IT Dept. Tasks include but are not limited to; updates, upgrades & troubleshooting PC operating systems, installation of software programs and patches, replace/install hardware, perform data maintenance on server.
2. PC support
   • Upgrading PC OS’s
   • applying MS software patches
   • peripheral device support – KB, mouse, speakers
   • internal component replacement and PC rebuilds – HD, memory
   • installing and configuring 3rd party software
   • responding to internal calls for technical support
   • PC end of life data safeguarding – reformat hard drives, etc.
   • server and staging room re-organization
   • Printer support and installations
   • PC cable organization at workstations
   • Create/update support documents
   • logging support calls and activity
   • Cat5e/6 termination testing and troubleshooting
   • Cable mapping and labelling for all switches and documenting on tracker spreadsheet
3. Performs other related duties as required.

What Are Your Skills and Experience

What youth participants are eligible?

To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;
• 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,
• 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.

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

Wage

$17.60/hour (generally 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, totaling 35 hours per week)

Why take part in CSJ

CSJ gives you more than just a summer job, it's a chance to build your future!

Here's why it matters:

• gain quality work experience: gain meaningful, full-time work experience with wages often above the minimum. You'll be supervised and supported on the job, helping you learn and grow. Many employers also choose to retain youth after the summer, giving you the opportunity to continue working beyond CSJ
• develop and improve your skills: learn on the job through mentorship, and build transferable skills you can use in school, future jobs, or your career path
• access the labour market more easily: CSJ helps connect youth who face unique barriers to employment with employers committed to hiring and supporting diverse participants

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply at: https://shepherdvillage.org/work-here/

Deadline: April 23, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.

Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.