Associate Systems Analyst (12 month contract)

Socket.dev; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Flexible travel program to work abroad

Employee discounts (Edvantage, Perkop}

Job summary

Ontario Teachers’ is seeking an IT Service Desk professional to provide first‑level support for Windows, Microsoft 365, and collaboration tools. You will troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues, log incidents, and escalate complex cases to senior analysts while ensuring high‑quality user experiences.

You’ll work within the Technology Services Division, collaborating daily with internal and external users and other technology teams to maintain reliable enterprise IT services.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a Service Desk, Desktop Support, or technical support role.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, and collaboration tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email, chat, and in person.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile devices, printing, and connectivity issues.
• Log, update, and manage incidents and service requests in the service desk system.
• Escalate incidents to senior analysts or specialized teams as needed.
• Prioritize tickets according to SLAs and procedures.
• Install, configure, and support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and meeting room tech.
• Assist users with Microsoft 365 and other business technologies.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions, and contribute to knowledge articles.

Skills

Windows

Microsoft 365

Mobile devices

Printers

Collaboration tools

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Microsoft technologies

Education

College diploma / university degree or equivalent IT experience

ITIL Foundation certification (asset)

Tools

Active Directory

ServiceNow

Job description

The opportunity

Provide technical support to internal and external customers of the organization. Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues, escalate complex problems to senior team members, and document all incidents and requests in the service desk system.

Who you'll work with

In this role, you will be a member of the Technology Services Division, reporting directly to the TSS Manager. As part of the Service Desk team, you will work closely to delivertimelyand effective support, while partnering with senior technical specialists whoassistwith the escalation and resolution of more complex or high‑impact incidents.

You will collaborate daily with both internal and external end users across the organization, providing first‑level technical support and ensuring consistent, professional, and high‑quality service experience.Strong communicationskills and a customer‑focused mindset are essential, as you will often serve as the primary point of contact for technology‑related issues and service requests.

Your work will also involve coordinating with other technology teams when incidents require cross‑functional support. This includes exposure to and collaboration across technologies such as Windows operating systems, hardware troubleshooting, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, SCCM, Azure, meeting room technologies (including Crestron and Microsoft Teams), mobile device management, and network troubleshooting. Through this collaboration, you will gain broad technical knowledge and contribute to the smooth operation and continuous improvement of enterprise IT services.

What you'll do

• This position requires rotating shifts(between 7am –5:30pm)

• Occasional overtime, after-hours,weekend, or on-call work may berequired.

• Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email, chat, and in-person interactions.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, mobiledevice, printing, and connectivity issues.

• Log, update, and manage incidents and service requests within the service management system.

• Escalate incidents and requests to senior analysts or specialized support teams whenrequired.

• Prioritize and manage ticketsin accordance withestablished service levels and procedures.

• Install, configure, and support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and meeting room technologies.

• Assistusers with Microsoft 365 applications and other supported business technologies.

• Document troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and knowledge articles asrequired.

• Participate in hardware deployments, equipment refreshes, and technology rollouts.

• Provideend-user guidance on technology use and best practices.

• Participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Initialintakepoint for business-critical issues of varying degree

What you'll need

• College diploma, university degree, or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of experience in a Service Desk, Desktop Support, or technical support role.

• Experience supporting Windows, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, and collaboration tools.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Experience with Active Directory and Microsoft technologies is an asset.

• ServiceNow experience is an asset.

• ITIL Foundation certification is an asset.

What we’re offering

This position is eligible for base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance.Base Salary starting at $89,800 with future opportunity of up to $101,900.

• Competitive compensation

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request ([e-mail]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

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Functional Areas:

Information Technology

Vacancy:

Current

Requisition ID:

7215#LI-PA1