Location:
Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1
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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management
Division: Computing and Communication Services
Requisition ID: 2688
Department: Technology Operations
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose
Computing and Communications Services (CCS) is the central IT department at the University of Guelph, providing core IT services and technology solutions to the U of G community. CCS has a progressive organizational culture, including a strong learning and development focus, and is committed to its Core Values: Service Culture, Integrity, Individual Leadership, Teamwork, Agility, and Communication.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Network Infrastructure the Network Analyst will be an integral part of a team of other analysts, providing consistent and high-quality support to the telephony network environment. Through collaboration and communication, the main responsibility of this role is to assess the needs of clients and provide recommendations to formulate design; develop custom scripts and deploy effective call distribution and/or processing solutions in the UCCX environment. Other duties include the evaluation of performance and capacity of telephony systems providing recommended improvements and implementation of modifications; monitoring interactions between telephone systems and external PRI/trunks and alarm circuits; conducting training sessions for on-campus users and creating procedural documents for clients and internal use. The role will also have a shared responsibility of collaboration technologies, including the operation and optimization of a Cisco Jabber softphone solution.
This position additionally serves to provide second level support for telephony and user issues that are escalated from the CCS Help Centre. Other tasks include providing project coordination, telephony service documentation (web content & documents), development and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring accuracy of telecommunication databases and spreadsheets and preparing purchasing orders for telephony equipment and maintenance renewals.
Requirements
A University degree in computer science or a related field along with 5-7 years work experience in a similar role preferably within an academic environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CCNA, CCNP focused on collaboration would be an asset.
Proficient with maintaining and upgrading Cisco collaboration products including Call Manager (CUCM/IM&P), Unity Connection, Contact Center (UCCx), WebEx, Jabber, Mobile Remote Access (Expressway), PSTN gateways, analog gateways. Experience working with other vendors can be considered ex. Avaya.
Proficient with intermediate computing and network troubleshooting steps including isolating source issue using DNS, DHCP, user authentication issues vs device configuration, switch vs device issues, etc.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, exhibiting excellent oral and communications skills.
Demonstrate ability to develop and document standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
Exceptional customer service skills and positive attitude combined with a high level of diplomacy and professionalism with the ability to work in a changing environment.
Proficient with:
Virtualized environments, i.e. ESXi
Directory technologies and tools, i.e. Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD
Cisco WebEx (Meetings, Events & Training)
Microsoft Azure & Teams (Calling)
Scripting and/or programming
Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10684001
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.
- Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
