Position Title: Systems Engineer - IT Temporary Full Time (11 Months) Department: ICT Data Centre Union: Mid Management (Non-Union) Posting type: Vacancy Status: Replacement Internal Posting Close Date: October 20, 2026 @ 4:30pm External Posting Close Date: Position will be posted until filled The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. We are seeking a Systems Engineer with robust expertise in enterprise IT infrastructure management and automation. Monitor usage, capacity, and performance, proactively addressing bottlenecks and growth needs Automate queue management to reduce manual intervention and improve user experience Manage user accounts, groups, and organizational units with strict adherence to security policies Implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce compliance and streamline configurations Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines and hosts in VMware vSphere/ESXi Monitor performance, resource allocation, and optimize virtualization efficiency Manage tape libraries, rotation schedules,



and offsite storage for disaster recovery readiness Perform regular test restores to validate backup integrity and compliance Build and maintain standardized Windows images for desktops and servers Automate deployment processes to reduce manual setup and ensure consistency Test and validate images across hardware models and environments Configure SCCM to deploy patches, updates, and software packages across the enterprise Optimize deployment schedules to minimize disruption to business operations Ensure knowledge transfer and continuity across IT teams Keep records updated to support audits, compliance, and disaster recovery planning Work closely with helpdesk, network, and application teams to resolve escalated incidents Provide root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field ~ 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments ~ Proven track record managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and VMware operations ~ Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration (roles, services, GPOs, DNS) and Active Directory (OU design, replication, and security policies) Experience with MDT for image creation and deployment Excellent communication skills for collaborating across IT, security, and corporate teams Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Police Record Check: This role will require a Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes.

📌 Systems Engineer - IT (Mississauga)
🏢 Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
📍 Mississauga