Salary Rate: $70,801 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto

Work Hours: 37.5 hours weekly

Employment Type: Regular Full Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: October 15, 2025

Deadline to Apply: August 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Cloud Engineer takes the lead on developing, executing, and overseeing the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s cloud strategy and migration process. A collaborative team player, this position also provides technical support to end users and fellow technicians by assisting with resolution for the cloud infrastructure’s problems; assists with IT infrastructure projects, including the setup, installation, and configuration of hardware and software for new locations as well as managing moves, adds and changes to existing locations; performs regular evaluations to ensure optimal system efficiency; and makes recommendations for improvements to ensure overall program success.

In this role, you will: 

Serve as the cloud subject matter specialist for developing, executing, and overseeing a robust and scalable cloud strategy and manages the adoption process.  Regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software; develop and organize cloud systems.  Work closely with IT Security team to monitor the association’s cloud privacy.  Facilitate “helpdesk” support for all cloud infrastructure-related queries and problems.  Assist technicians on the Service Delivery and Infrastructure teams to ensure expectations are being met.  Create and maintain clear documentation and standards for cloud operations in the organization.  Stay up-to-date on emerging technology trends and promotes an environment of learning.  Responsible for monitoring the production environment and advancing the obtainable monitoring setup as needed.  Sustain performance and availability of production systems in the Azure public cloud infrastructure to achieve optimal uptime.  Respond to technical issues in a timely manner.  Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud.  Identify the top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the organization.  Troubleshoot problems with network, user, hardware and/or software and selects and implements appropriate action.   Provide instruction to staff when new acquisitions, upgrades or changes are made.   Assist in the implementation of new infrastructure projects by providing technical expertise and support to IT team members.   Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed: 

Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values. Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services. YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.

You bring: 

A computer science or related degree or equivalent experience  3-5+ years of experience designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.  Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends.  Minimum technical certification MCP; Azure Solution Architect Certification AZ-300 (or equivalent)  ITIL v4 Foundations certification is preferred   Requires knowledge and understanding of the following technologies:   Server Applications including MS SQL Server 2012-2017, Microsoft Office 365 Cloud based Applications, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), VMWare ESXi   Windows Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 10, Windows 7   Server Administration/Technologies including: Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP   Network Technologies/Protocols/Security including Ethernet, TCP/IP, IPSEC, 802.11g/n, wireless, and cabling   Avepoint Cloud Backup, Ivanti Security Suite, Cortex XDR   Incident Management software – Jira ServiceDesk, Confluence, Insight   Active Network’s Class Membership & Program system is an asset  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Excellent reporting and data analysis skills  Highly organized with strong follow-up skills   Demonstrated ability as technical/computer trainer  On-call availability to support business systems, database, web and internet services, on a scheduled rotation   Flexibility regarding work hours, including evenings and weekends   Ability to work in an efficient manner independently and as part of a team   Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers  Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers in IT Program, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.