Laboratory Systems Analyst

Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan is a large, applied science department in the College of Arts and Science. Over the last ten years we have grown to our historical maxima in undergraduate students, graduate students, external research funding, and faculty complement. We are home to award winning research in human computer interaction, software engineering, data analytics, visualization, bioinformatics, intelligence systems, cyber security, health informatics, and other areas. Our graduates have gone on to hold faculty positions at prestigious universities around the world, and to corporations big and small.

Primary Purpose:
Provide on-going software and academic support for the operation of computer laboratories that meet the discipline-specific needs of undergraduate students in Computer Science.

Nature of Work:
The Laboratory: The Computer Science Laboratory provides the critical teaching foundation for the department.  The laboratories provide a variety of student learning settings, including instructional laboratories; collaboration and experiment rooms; as well as open areas for individual work. The staff maintains over five hundred servers, workstations, laptops, and other specialized devices with a wide variety of software used to support the teaching of programming languages, operating systems, software development, artificial intelligence, graphics, computer games, and other areas.

The Laboratory makes possible the early adoption of advanced research results, methods, and paradigms in undergraduate programs. Interdisciplinary collaboration with other units on campus provides our students with practical experience in solving real-world problems and it also has great benefit to other campus researchers who leverage the expert advice available in the department.  The early adoption of new technologies, coupled with the broad requirements of the research, teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration enhances the value of our graduates to their eventual employers.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for resolving technical issues in the Department’s computing laboratories and research facilities.   
• Provide day-to-day academic support for applications, programming languages, and software development environments in the Department’s computing laboratories.
• Collaborate with instructors to provide and support tutorials and labs.
• Act as a resource for the software used in assignments and projects.
• Provide academic support for specialized hardware, including virtual reality devices, gaming platforms, and embeddable systems.
• Collaborate with researchers to provide tutorials on specific research topics.
• Collaborate with external vendors and USask agents for support services.
• Provide operational support for internship and outreach events.

Education:
B.Sc. in Computer Science.  M.Sc. in Computer Science preferred.

Experience:
Experience in a computer laboratory support role, preferably in a post-secondary setting, or experience in an instructional support role, preferably in a post-secondary setting.

Skills:
Advanced knowledge of programming languages and application software in the discipline of Computer Science.  Advanced knowledge of diverse computing paradigms and methodologies as applied to instruction in the discipline of Computer Science.  Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and macOS computing platforms.  Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively or as part of a group.  Demonstrated strong leading, motivating and team management skills.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Greg Oster at 306-966-4699.

Department: Computer Science

Status: Permanent

Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $66,030.00 – 103,174.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2

Posted Date: 3/11/2024

Closing Date: 3/24/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin taapwaywin tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.