28 Oct
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Staples Canada
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Richmond Hill
28 Oct
Staples Canada
Richmond Hill
Some of what you will do: Support the Data Center Operations team by coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities, tracking infrastructure project tasks, and maintaining the operational documentation that keeps the data center environment running reliably. Serve as the coordination point between engineers, vendors, and leadership — making sure maintenance windows are scheduled, work is tracked to completion, and records are accurate and audit-ready. Maintain task and project tracking using tools such as ServiceNow or Jira Kanban boards to ensure visibility and accountability across the team. Specifically, You Will:
• Coordinate scheduling of routine and preventive maintenance for data center infrastructure (server rooms, network closets, power, and cooling systems).
• Track maintenance windows and change activities using ServiceNow, or an equivalent ITSM tool, to minimize disruption to production systems.
• Serve as the first point of coordination for on-site vendor visits and service calls.
• Track tasks, timelines, and dependencies for data center infrastructure projects using a Kanban board (e.g., Jira) or equivalent tracking tool.
• Maintain project trackers and flag schedule or resource risks to the Manager, Data Center Operations.
• Support post-project documentation and close-out activities.
• Maintain accurate runbooks, maintenance logs, asset inventories, and vendor service records.
• Support change management documentation and audit / compliance readiness for the data center environment.
• Identify and document opportunities to standardize or improve recurring operational processes.
• Coordinate communication between the Data Center Operations team, vendors, and other Enterprise Technology and Systems groups.
• Support purchase order and invoice tracking for data center vendor contracts, in partnership with vendor management.
• Prepare status updates, dashboards, and reporting materials for team and leadership review. Some of what you need:
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT operations, project coordination, or infrastructure / data center support.
• Experience supporting vendor relationships or contract / PO administration is an asset.
• Experience in a retail, distribution, or multi-site IT setting is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of ITSM / ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, and task or project tracking tools such as Jira Kanban boards, for tracking incidents, changes, and tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for tracking and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to ITIL practices (change, incident, and problem management) is an asset.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, power / cooling systems) is an asset. Physical demands/working
conditions:
• Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.
• Occasional data center site visits may be required to support maintenance coordination. Some of what you will get:
• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more... We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
📌 IT Operations Process Coordinator (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Staples Canada
📍 Richmond Hill