IT Support Specialist
Role: | IT Specialist |
Location: | Etobicoke & Mississauga, Ontario |
Company: | Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. |
Department: | Information Technology |
Employment Type: | Full-Time, Permanent |
Reports to: | Senior Manager, Information Technology |
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar is focused on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency and making housing more attainable. Stelumar produces precision-built walls, floors, and roofing systems, factory-built modular units, and interior cabinetry and millwork at industrial scale. Its development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low- and mid-rise residential, purpose-built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare-related housing, and institutional developments. Together, Stelumar is delivering housing people are proud of.
For more information, visit Stelumar.com.
What we offer
The IT Specialist is a hands-on, early‑career role in a fast-scaling advanced manufacturing environment. Operating at a Tier 1–1.5 support level, this role is the frontline IT resource for SAMI’s corporate and manufacturing teams, resolving most hardware, software, connectivity, cloud, and access issues, with escalation as needed.
Beyond day-to-day support, the role provides structured exposure to enterprise and manufacturing IT, including Microsoft 365 and Azure, servers, backups and DR/BCP, IT/OT networking, ERP (Odoo), MES and shop-floor systems, PLC environments, endpoint security, and AI tooling. With direct mentorship and increasing responsibility, this is an excellent entry point for someone seeking a strong foundation in enterprise and manufacturing IT.
What you’ll do
- Provide Tier 1 and 1.5 support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Support IT onboarding and offboarding across SAMI’s primary sites, including device imaging, account provisioning/deprovisioning, and Microsoft 365 administration (user/group management, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, MFA, and Conditional Access troubleshooting).
- Monitor backup status and escalate anomalies, assist with backup verification.
- Troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VPN, and wireless connectivity issues, escalating to IT Admin as needed.
- Support endpoint protection tasks (patch compliance, enrollment, security maintenance).
- Develop familiarity with SAMI’s server infrastructure, ERP (Odoo), backup systems, MES systems, and shop floor technology environments through direct participation in infrastructure support activities.
- Gain introductory knowledge of SAMI’s PLC environments and IT/OT integration through facility exposure and structured learning alongside senior IT team members.
- Assist with the adoption of AI tools being introduced within SAMI’s IT and manufacturing environments, including training and first-level troubleshooting.
- Manage hardware and software asset records across SAMI’s primary facilities, including inventory audits and asset updates.
- Contribute and maintain the IT knowledge base, process guides, and standard operating procedure documentation.
- Participate in IT projects, including system testing, configuration support, and end-user communication.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- College Diploma or University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Foundational understanding of computer hardware, Windows OS, TCP/IP networking, and Microsoft 365 tools, with the ability to resolve common end-user issues independently.
- Interest in IT infrastructure concepts (server environments, backup/recovery, cloud, endpoint security, enterprise networking), with a focus on hands-on learning under management guidance.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration through academic work, personal study or prior experience, and a desire to deepen expertise.
- Awareness of or curiosity about enterprise systems like ERP (Odoo or comparable), MES platforms, or OT/PLC environments in manufacturing.
- Interest in cybersecurity, DR/BCP concepts, AI tools, or industrial technology, demonstrated through coursework, certifications, or self-study.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a service-oriented approach to supporting users at all technical levels.
- Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset, seeking root causes and taking ownership of personal development.
- Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Bonus Points
- Prior co-op, internship, or part-time IT support experience in a professional or technical environment.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, ITSM ticketing platforms, endpoint management tools, or backup software (academic or work experience).
- Interest in manufacturing technology, OT environments, ERP or MES systems, or industrial IT (certifications, coursework, or self-study).
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500 - $87,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
You are also eligible to participate in Stelumar’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.
We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.
Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Stelumar may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.
Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.