Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Institute for Management & Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Req ID: 50508
Your opportunity: ICUBE is part of the Institute for Management & Innovation and is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at the University of Toronto, providing expert support, resources and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. ICUBE is looking for a creative Student Lead for the ICUBE Studio with a background in software development and experience working with start-up ventures. The ICUBE Studio intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of the ICUBE and other University of Toronto Entrepreneurship start-ups, while also providing UTM students with a professional work-integrated learning (WIL) experience while they are still enrolled in school. The successful candidate should have experience in project management and entrepreneurship, either by creating a new product or company or by having worked with a start-up venture.
Your responsibilities will include: Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
Providing detailed analysis and recommendations on the suitability of major new technology and software systems
Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
Training staff and faculty on the use of digital technologies
Designing graphic elements for digital and online media
Building and maintaining websites
Troubleshooting issues uncovered by testing or user feedback
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum three years related experience
Experience with software design and development in a test-driven workplace




Experience with databases and object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Experience working with WordPress and Shopify templates
Experience with CRM software
Demonstrated experience developing and producing a variety of graphic design and communications materials.
Proficient in website development and maintenance, including knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
Strong project management knowledge and skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability and keen attention to detail
Resourceful and a strong aptitude for troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to learn and innovate
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Assets (Nonessential): Experience with Agile development methodologies, an asset
To be successful in this role you will be: Accountable
Communicator
Multi-tasker
Organized
Problem solver
Team player
Please note that one (1) position is available as a one-year term.
Closing Date: 10/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 09 -- $70,633 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,329.



Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Divisional HR Office Email: [email protected]
Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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📌 Junior Programmer and Digital Designer (Ontario)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Ontario