Bilingual (EN/FR) Technical Support Agent

Staples; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office supplies company is looking for a Bilingual Technical Support Agent in Richmond Hill. This role involves providing first-level system support, troubleshooting, and enhancing team efficiency. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication and diagnostic skills, a solid understanding of IT protocols, and must be bilingual in English and French. Competitive benefits include health and dental, RRSP/DPSP, and performance bonuses. Join us and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Candidate must have valid driver’s license.
• Takes initiative, seeking opportunities for change and improvement.
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level system support to retail stores and users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve client issues proactively.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency of the Support team.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Bilingual in English and French

Working knowledge of PCs and Windows

Understanding of IP architecture protocols

Proficient with support tools

Experience with remote access software

Knowledge of Active Directory

Knowledge of Citrix Network Topology

Ability to work with Excel

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Bilingual (EN/FR) Technical Support Agent

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Job Description

Some of what you will do:

The Support Specialist is responsible for managing the resolution of problems in a timely manner which includes recognizing the underlying problem, performing troubleshooting, resolving or escalating problem calls, and following up with users to confirm proper resolution.
Support Services Analyst must also monitor vendor performance and escalate high priority problems and issues to the Team Leader and Second Level Team.
Require experience and understanding of the I.S. environment including supporting end-users for PC or server applications and hardware.
Be willing to work weekends, evenings, and day shifts.

Specifically, You Will:

• Provides first level system support to all retail stores and home office users for Point-of-Sale systems, PC’s, AS400, telecommunication, Networks, RF scanners and other hardware.
• Interacts with Network Analysts, Application Specialists and Telecommunication Analysts to identify and resolve problems.
• Contribute ideas and observations to the Team Leader to improve the efficiency of the Support team in achieving phone and SLA thresholds.
• Accountable for troubleshooting and resolving client issues on both a proactive and reactive basis

Some of what you need:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills a must.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Bilingual in English and French is mandatory
• Working knowledge of PCs and Windows operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, and DOS command line functionality.
• Solid understanding of IP architecture protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, WINS) and how they are applied to client/server applications.
• Proficient with support tools (PC Anywhere, Citrix), imaging tools and common software applications, (Office 365, Adobe, SAV)
• Experienced with remote access software (VPN, Microsoft Terminal Services)
• Experience with ServiceNow Call Tracking database
• Takes initiative, seeking opportunities for change, growth and improvement
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in procedures and processes in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of AS400 technical support would be an asset
• Knowledge of Citrix Network Topology
• Ability to work with Excel is an asset
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license

Some of what you will get:

• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses

About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About the Team

About the Team At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

• Job Identification 57853
• Job Category Technology, E-Commerce & Data Science
• Locations 6 Staples Ave, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4W3, CA