Libraries Systems

Libraries

Position number: 38312

Date posted: October 8, 2026

Job details

Information Technologist 3 - IT3 (AESES) New Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent

Yes

Work schedule

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary

$33.08 to $47.72 per hour ($60,205.60 to $86,850.40 per annum)

Expected Start Date

November 16, 2026

Trial/Probation period

840 hours worked For more information please contact: Tingting Cao - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- University undergraduate degree in a related technical or professional discipline is required.
- Four years work experience supporting web discovery systems is required.
- A minimum of one year supporting computer users in an academic or administrative environment is required.
- Training in an academic Library is preferred.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

- Demonstrated success in the development and maintenance of a large complex Web discovery experience including:
- Developing web pages/applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax required;
- Creating and working with XML/XSL and XSLT required;
- Programming against third-party Application Program Interfaces (APIs) towards web service delivery, especially those which may be incorporated into a library website, e.g. Alma; Image editing is required;
- Experience with relational database design and experience working with MySQL required (Oracle experience would be an asset);
- Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence programming required;
- Experience with Windows and Mac required;
- Experience with word processors, spreadsheets, databases and graphical programs preferred;
- Must have customer service experience;
- Individual and group training experience is required;
- Familiarity with automated systems and information technology applications in a library setting is required;
- Experience working with the Alma API would be an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and project management skills are required.
- Demonstrated presentation and training skills required.
- Ability of provide a high level of customer service to Libraries’ patrons and staff is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Evidence of satisfactory work record, including attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

Design, analyze,



implement and support web and discovery services Using a variety of programming languages and both vendor and open-source applications, the incumbent:

- Manages and maintains the Libraries’ discovery services and inventory systems; designs, develops and implements applications interacting with new and legacy systems to provide services and online access to resources.
- Designs, manages and maintains customizations to the Libraries’ discovery systems for two separate campuses with three separate interfaces. Liaises with IST and Universitaire de St.-Boniface staff. Liaises with WRHA UML Support Staff.
- Coordinates web discovery-related activities of other Libraries staff and departments. Works closely with librarians and support staff in support of discovery-related and systems-related activities.
- Analyses, designs and executes reports and analytics related to Libraries functions using available data in a variety of systems.
- Designs procedures and carries out tests for new functionality or integrations between systems. Maintains test interfaces of systems.
- Liaises with vendors and the open-source community on system integrations issues, malfunctions and problems and with the Libraries’ User Experience Librarian on issues related to usability.
- Liaises with IST on issues between integrations of Libraries’ systems and IST’s active directory, identity management systems and others.

Design, analyze, implement and support for other Libraries systems Using a variety of programming languages and both vendor and open-source applications, the incumbent:
- Identifies, evaluates, tailors and implements vendor-supplied software for Libraries projects.
- Designs, analyzes, implements and supports new technical systems, including developing tools/interfaces for other Libraries' departments.
- Liases with external vendors to communicate technical project requirements, track progress of work completion and facilitate delivery.
- Coordinates when necessary, with staff in IST and the User Experience Librarian on recent development and ongoing support.
- Maintains the Libraries’ development server to allow for working mock-ups and in-process system testing.




- Manages and maintains the Libraries' online statistics tracking system.
- Provides back up support for the maintenance and management of the Libraries’ proxy servers which provide authorization and authentication services to over 400,000 licensed electronic resources on over 1,500 separate sites for all current students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. Coordinates with the Libraries’ Resources Ordering and Management department, IST’s IT Security Coordinator and vendors to investigate suspicious activity and compile relevant data for these events.
- Provides support for the maintenance and management of the WRHA proxy server which provides authorization and authentication services to over 618 000 licensed electronic resources on over 175 separate sites for WRHA staff. Coordinates with the Libraries’ Resources, Ordering and Management department, IST’s IT Security Coordinator and vendors to investigate suspicious activity and compile relevant data for these events.

Presentation and Publication
- The incumbent makes presentations to local national and international research organizations. The incumbent publishes as appropriate.

Self-Development
- Responsible for ensuring a broad up-to-date knowledge of the emerging technologies in the higher education field, especially libraries. Keeps abreast of developments in best practices, technology, security and legislation.
- Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

📌 Information Technologist 3(AESES) (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg