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University of Toronto is hiring a Junior Programmer and Digital Designer to act as Student Lead for the ICUBE Studio, which handles prototyping and design work for social-entrepreneurship and early-stage start-up ventures. The role pairs software development with graphic and web design, and it gives enrolled students professional work-integrated learning experience. The designer also analyzes user needs, trains staff and faculty on digital tools, and organizes events for the entrepreneurship community.

Highlights

Analyze user needs and business processes to build programming solutions for ICUBE and other University of Toronto entrepreneurship start-ups.
Evaluate major new technology and software systems and give detailed recommendations on whether they suit the need.
Design graphic elements for digital and online media using tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Build and maintain websites, including work with WordPress and Shopify templates.
Advise on best practices for digital communication initiatives and train staff and faculty to use digital technologies.
Troubleshoot problems uncovered through testing or user feedback.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus at least three years of related experience, with a background in software development and in working with start-up ventures.
Needs experience in test-driven software design, databases and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate, and web development in languages like C++, Java, and JavaScript with tools like AngularJS and Git.
Calls for CRM software experience and strong project management skills, ideally from creating a new product or company or working with a start-up.
This is a one-year term position with a posted pay band starting at $70,633 and rising through annual steps to $90,329.

Junior Programmer and Digital Designer Full Description

Faculty/Division:

UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM: Institute for Management & Innovation

Campus:

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Req ID:

50508

Your opportunity:

ICUBE is part of the Institute for Management & Innovation and is the home of Social Entrepreneurship and early-stage start-ups at the University of Toronto, providing expert support, resources and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. ICUBE is looking for a creative Student Lead for the ICUBE Studio with a background in software development and experience working with start-up ventures. The ICUBE Studio intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of the ICUBE and other University of Toronto Entrepreneurship start-ups, while also providing UTM students with a professional work-integrated learning (WIL) experience while they are still enrolled in school. The successful candidate should have experience in project management and entrepreneurship, either by creating a new product or company or by having worked with a start-up venture.

Your responsibilities will include:

Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
Providing detailed analysis and recommendations on the suitability of major new technology and software systems
Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
Training staff and faculty on the use of digital technologies
Designing graphic elements for digital and online media
Building and maintaining websites
Troubleshooting issues uncovered by testing or user feedback
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum three years related experience
Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
Experience with databases and object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Experience working with WordPress and Shopify templates
Experience with CRM software
Demonstrated experience developing and producing a variety of graphic design and communications materials.
Proficient in website development and maintenance, including knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
Strong project management knowledge and skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability and keen attention to detail
Resourceful and a strong aptitude for troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to learn and innovate
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience with Agile development methodologies, an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable
Communicator
Multi-tasker
Organized
Problem solver
Team player

Please note that one (1) position is available as a one-year term.

Closing Date:

10/21/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:

Budget - Term

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 09 -- $70,633 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,329. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:

Information Technology (IT)

Divisional HR Office Email:

[email protected]

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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 applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value 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 [email protected].

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