Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This permanent position is effective immediately.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a versatile working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures is responsible for assisting in the implementation, training and daily operation of the automated dispatch absence tracking system (STAR System), including the daily middleware error reports and testing all program(s) upgrades/changes.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

- To create and develop middleware programs including research, writing specs, creating tests cases and testing programs in relation to changes in the collective agreements and program enhancements/upgrades.
- To assist in analyzing and rectifying errors, including those identified by nightly middleware programs and STAR system entries by employees.
- To assist in the development, maintenance, and delivery of training sessions for STAR system users, including Secretaries, casual Educational Assistants, casual Designated Early Childhood Educators, casual Clerical, and Occasional Teachers.
- To respond to STAR system queries via email and phone as required.
- To assist and support employees by providing system training and documentation including on-going problem support.
- To create and maintain all Preferred Lists in the STAR system.
- To be responsible for the Hours of Operation process which entails tracking the submissions and documenting the changes on a master spreadsheet.
- To adjust and correct STAR System already verified absence entries.
- To assist with the development of user training and support documents in the use of STAR.
- To perform other duties as assigned.

Line of Responsibility: Responsible to the Supervisor, STAR Team Education, Experience And Qualifications

- A two-year college diploma in human resources management or a related discipline is required.
- Minimum one year experience with use of human resources software programs or related experience is required.
- Knowledge of the development and testing of software programs is an asset.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service and computer skills including HRIS are required.

LEADERSHIP

- Supervision and people management is not an expectation of this role.
- Responsible for sharing skills and educating Board staff as it relates to STAR System processes and procedures. Provides regular training sessions to ensure proper application and reduce errors.
- Engages with multiple departments including IT, Payroll, Facility Services and Human Resource Services as it relates to Star System operations and programming changes.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

ACCOUNTABILITY & DECISION MAKING

- Accountable for ensuring that system programs are working as intended and all system needs are met.
- Accountable for preparing, providing,



and presenting training documentation to system users.
- Resolves errors and/or issues that arise with the middleware software.
- Responsible for maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the middleware program and STAR System Operations.
- Decisions made can have an impact on Star System operations and multiple departments including IT, Human Resource Services, Facility Services, and Payroll. Risks include incorrect employee compensation, inaccurate sick leave balances, and errors within the middleware software.

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Also, all successfully submitted applications to job postings are listed on 'Jobs Applied To' page in your ATE profile for your record. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.

We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
- South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB,



we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc.

If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team.

If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ( ) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis, in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement.

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

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