Job Description

About us

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The UTSC Library is a leader in academic library service and program development. The library supports research and study by housing an extensive network of scholarly materials in many formats. The library offers an extensive reference and research service and holds a local collection of about 400,000 print items, journal subscriptions, sound recordings, videos and films, a leisure reading collection, special research and archival collections. The library’s collections are complemented by our services and professional staff of librarians and technicians that support the daily operation of a library that is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion to help create a truly rich and engaging academic experience.

Your opportunity

Be a part of the UTSC Library team! The University of Toronto Scarborough Library offers a dynamic and professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork and a shared commitment to customer service. This position will collaborate extensively with various Library units in offering innovative and comprehensive solutions for a variety of Library initiatives. Our core mission is to support the learning, teaching and research needs of all UTSC undergraduate and graduate programs.

Reporting to the Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian, your role as Data & Digital Collections Developer is responsible for contributing to and creating special digital collections for the U of T Scarborough Library as part of the Digital Scholarship Team. The goal of this work is to support cleaning and organizing data and media assets and loading them into our Islandora-based repository infrastructure, working closely with the programmers and our systems administrator to streamline, document, test, and execute project work in support of the library’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and analyzing data and metadata discrepancies and developing strategies as necessary to correct errors.
• Executing and refining workflows for the creation of files and file packages (including .zip and .csv files) and uploading them to the server and Islandora platform.
• Executing and refining workflows to transcode media files to target profiles.
• Configuring a content management system and maintaining information on digital platforms (including creating and editing web and wiki pages).
• Collaborating on additional workflows and local toolsets to improve efficiency in this area, including testing new features.
• Providing quality assurance support for new feature development and system upgrades.

Essential Qualifications

• Evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Experience using one or more programming languages such as Bash or Python.
• Demonstrated aptitude and comfort with technology (including spreadsheet programs like Excel, Google Sheets).
• Education & Certification: post-secondary degree in areas such as application development/computer science, or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ideally experience with content management systems such as Drupal/Islandora.
• Experience working with open-source software and communities (experience working closely with software developers and systems administrators).
• Knowledge of and ideally experience with quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of and ideally experience with GitHub/GitLab.

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 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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

Hours & Compensation

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, regular office hours

Compensation: $35/hr

Organization Websites

• https://utsc.library.utoronto.ca/
• https://utsc.library.utoronto.ca/about-digital-special-collections-and-projects
• https://utsc.library.utoronto.ca/digital-scholarship

How to Apply

Apply by email: dsu.utsc@utoronto.ca

Application deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until filled.

Send an email with a cover letter, a resume, and the names of three referees in a single electronic file (PDF or MS Word) with the file name convention of SurnameFirstName_DataProgrammer to dsu.utsc@utoronto.ca.