The University of Waterloo Library seeks a creative and collegial individual 
for the position of System Analyst (2 year contract). Reporting to the Head, 
Digital Initiatives, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for migrating 
the digital repository, which uses Islandora, to a more current instance. 
Islandora is primarily used for the Waterloo Digital Library (WDL), our public 
access tool to access digitized items from Special Collections and Archives. 
The position is responsible for the systems administration, application 
management, configuration and support of Waterloo’s digital repositories, 
digital scholarship and related services. In collaboration with other Digital 
Initiatives and library staff, they design, implement and advance the 
integration of digital repository platforms and services to support the local 
digital collections needs of the University of Waterloo Library. 

The Digital Initiatives department supports proprietary and open source 
software, both locally hosted and cloud-based, supporting research, open 
access, scholarly communication, and digital scholarship projects. The 
department works closely with Library Technology and Facilities Services (LTFS) 
and campus Information Systems and Technology (IST) to bring projects into 
fruition and ensure ongoing support and maintenance.  

The Library supports many campus priorities including student wellness, 
sustainability, and the development of Indigenous initiatives, recognizing the 
responsibility of truth and reconciliation as outlined in the 94 Calls To 
Action.  

The University of Waterloo Library is a member of the Ontario Council of 
University Libraries (OCUL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries 
(CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Coalition for 
Networked Information (CNI). The Library is transitioning towards enhanced 
collaboration on a shared library platform through the OCUL Collaborative 
Futures project. 

Qualifications: 


Post-secondary education in a computing discipline together with relevant 
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  


Experience with Islandora or similar digital repositories  


Experience with application of APIs  



Experience with Linux environments  


Experience migrating/implementing open-source solutions   


Experience developing and integrating open-source software components with 
Java, Apache Foundation platforms, XML, RESTful APIs   


A strong commitment to high-quality service  


Demonstrated ability to independently, as well as collaboratively, plan, 
coordinate, and implement effective information technology projects, including 
managing multiple and simultaneous projects  



Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on projects across a wide range of 
departments and for varying audiences   


Demonstrate strong communications, analytical, and planning skills in order to 
provide appropriate problem solving and expert consultation services to Library 
departments and groups so they can match staff and user needs with available 
and appropriate technology  


Familiarity with Fedora based systems, SOLR  


Ability to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision  


 

Assets 


Academic library or higher education experience 


Familiarity with Library Services Platforms 


Knowledge of PHP based web content management systems (ie. Drupal) 


 

Compensation 

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience 
qualifications within the USG 9 salary level. Hiring range: $63,106 - $78,883 
based on 2021/2022 salary scales.  

We welcome interested candidates to connect directly with Krista Godfrey, Head, 
Digital Initiatives, to learn more about this exciting position. Krista may be 
reached at +1-519-888-4567 ext. 40014 or by email at k3godf...@uwaterloo.ca  

Deadlines for applications: For assured consideration, applications should be 
received by 15, April 2022.  

Job openings are posted until the position has been filled. Due to the number 
of applications received, only applicants who are selected for an interview 
will be contacted. 

For more about this job and to apply: 
https://careers-uwaterloo.icims.com/jobs/7900/library-systems-analyst/job 

The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action 
framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live 
and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and 
Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand 
Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side 
of the Grand River.  

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its 
students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an 
integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all 
employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values 
of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from 
candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including 
applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, 
racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority. 

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with 
disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace 
accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrh...@uwaterloo.ca  
or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935. 

About the University of Waterloo  

Waterloo has spawned thousands of commercial and social enterprises, is home to 
the world's largest co-operative education program and boasts a uniquely 
entrepreneurial culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking. The 
result is an outstanding learning and research experience for more than 36,000 
undergraduate and graduate students in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada — the anchor 
of Canada’s innovation corridor.  

University of Waterloo — Canada’s top innovation university — is a research 
powerhouse and the engine of one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems. 
Offering world-class scholarship and research, combined with unparalleled 
experience-based education, Waterloo builds a better future for Canada and the 
world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant 
to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, please 
visit uwaterloo.ca. 


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