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Job Description:
About Ryder
For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team-based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions.
We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada! Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.
About the Job:
Type: Full time/Temporary Assignment (6 Months')
Wage: $55,000 - $65,000
Shifts: Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 3:00am
Location: Vaughn, Ontario
Why Ryder?
- 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire
- Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
- A safe, friendly and respectful work environment
- Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025
Summary
The Business System Specialist participates with teams of IT staff and, on a limited basis, client department personnel in the development, implementation and maintenance of computer-based information systems; to install, troubleshoot, maintain and modify computer and network system software; to provide input regarding vendor-proposed hardware and software additions and changes and to perform related duties as assigned. This is the entry level class in the IT Analyst class series. Work at this level provides the opportunity to refine the basic skills gained through education and acquire additional skills through experience in order to quality for advancement to the intermediate level. Work assigned to employees at this level may be confined to activities that are appropriate for training purposes. Project assignments will tend to be of narrower focus, smaller scale and/or involve primarily application design as opposed to systems analysis
Essential Functions
- Under direct supervision, assists in research/fact finding to develop or modify information systems or applications programs
- Assists in preparing detailed specifications from which programs will be written
- Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents and maintains programs following department procedures
- Evaluates application software packages and makes recommendations to team or management as assigned
- Participates with other IT members, customers and other stakeholders in new product reviews, tests and pilots
Additional Responsibilities
- Share responsibility with other team members to ensure on-time product delivery or satisfactory application development and or support
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively follow design specifications and write computer languages
- Ability to understand structured programming techniques
- Ability to detect, analyze and resolve computer software and network problems
- Ability to interact with users and provide clear and useful instruction and training or obtain necessary information to correct production problems on a timely basis
- Ability to identify and monitor potential operational malfunctions
- Ability to correctly install and maintain computer hardware and software
- Ability to read and/or listen and understand information and ideas communicated
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Able to solve programming, hardware and software problems in a logical manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
- Knowledge of computer operations, programming and computer hardware and software intermediate required
- Knowledge of programming, assembly and compiler languages intermediate required
- Knowledge of data processing professional standards intermediate required
- knowledge of computer program debugging intermediate required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Technical or other related field required
- One (1) year or more experience with structured and rapid application design, development and implementation of new computing architecture required
- Knowledge of computer operations, programming and computer hardware and software intermediate required
- Knowledge of programming, assembly and compiler languages intermediate required
- Knowledge of data processing professional standards intermediate required
- knowledge of computer program debugging intermediate required
Travel
None
DOT Regulated
No
Job Category
Systems AdministrationThis posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
SalariedMinimum Pay Range:
$55kMaximum Pay Range:
$65kRyder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.
In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Should you require an accommodation, please inform the Human Resources representative of the nature of the accommodation requested so that we may discuss your needs with you. If you require assistance in order to apply, please contact us at 888-957-9337.
Authorization to Work in Canada:
As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. All screening is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and human rights legislation and is limited to information directly related to the requirements of the position.
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