Research Computing Support Specialist

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

Research Computing Support Specialist at the Faculty of Arts & Science providing IT support and managing research computing projects. Ensuring high-level technical support and project leadership for diverse initiatives.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$109,761 - CA$140,365 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides research computing support, computer system administration, network administration
Develops project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
Coordinates tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
Analyzes, troubleshoots and tests highly complex systems
Serves as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline
Minimum five (5) years of recent and related UNIX/Linux system administration experience
Demonstrated experience writing, modifying, and correcting scripts on Linux/Unix platform(s)
Demonstrated experience with GPU deployment/use for AI
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Equipment allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

UNIX system administrationLinux system administrationscriptingGPU deploymentAI

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solving skillsprioritizationdeadline management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering