Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Research, MaRS South Tower
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Shift: Day Shift
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 14, 2025

Position Summary:
The Technical Specialist will work within a new cutting-edge research program focused on accelerating early-stage drug discovery through data generation to support machine learning in ligand discovery. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Technical Specialist will play a central role in supporting the computational, IT, and data science network of the program. We work closely with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and technology leaders to develop innovative tools and platforms that make biomedical research faster, more collaborative, and more impactful. This open science, milestone-driven program seeks to revolutionize and democratize drug discovery to advance human health.

Apply now and help us redefine how new medicines are discovered!

Duties:

• Management of sub-contractors to support Linux and Windows servers.
• Design, implement, maintain, and back up virtualized servers and GPU-based high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
• Develop and support automated software deployment tools for Windows desktops and manage wireless network infrastructure.
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, Windows, Linux, and macOS systems to ensure reliable performance and uptime.
• Provide responsive technical support to researchers and resolve system, network, and instrument PC issues efficiently.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate with IT and Facilities for hardware upgrades and network expansion projects.
• Implement and maintain network security, access controls, and institutional IT policies in collaboration with central IT and security teams.
• Manage virtualization and license servers, ensuring proper configuration, updates, and documentation.
• Support scientific software deployment, including installation of open-source and commercial tools for data analysis and machine learning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., OS updates, virtualization platforms, GPU computing) and recommend improvements.
• Conduct research on network products and standards to inform procurement and long-term planning.
• Perform additional related duties and participate in ongoing professional development as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline; post-graduate certifications in Network and Systems Administration (CompTIA Network+/Security+/Server+, CCNA, Microsoft Azure Administrator, AWS SysOps, ITIL, Red Hat/Linux Essentials).
• Proven expertise in network and systems administration, including LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Active Directory, and Windows/Linux server environments.
• Skilled in storage, backup, and disaster recovery (RAID, NAS/SAN, Backup Exec, Veritas).
• Strong focus on security management such as endpoint protection, patching, access control, and incident response.
• Experience with LIMS platforms and scientific equipment integration; familiarity with GLP and HIPAA compliance.
• Knowledge of database and cloud environments (MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, Azure, AWS, HPC).
• Proficient in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl) and tools such as Chef and Ansible.
• Comprehensive understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SNMP, VPN).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills with emphasis on user support and regulated environments.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.