Bilingual Service Desk at Client Site in Ottawa

DXC Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for a bilingual Helpdesk team member in Ottawa, Ontario. The role requires providing telephone and email support for applications and troubleshooting issues. The applicant must possess Top Secret clearance and be a Canadian citizen. This full-time position operates onsite Monday to Friday, covering shifts from 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and French, as well as a background in IT support.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and advancement

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian Citizen with 10 years verifiable history on Canadian soil.
• 1-3 years work experience or equivalent combination of experience and college-level education.
• IT Technical graduate applicants are strongly considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and email support for all applications.
• Ensure 2nd-level support is monitored during hours of operation.
• Document requests using a ticketing system.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Superior communication skills

Customer service experience

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Networking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At DXC we use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that our customers need to modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate. We provide services across the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing analytics and engineering applications security cloud IT outsourcing and modern workplace.

Our DXC Modern Workplace services enables customers employees to easily find understand and engage with IT and their colleagues anytime anywhere and on any device. We empower a personalized experience that enables employees to work seamlessly and securely.

About The Role

DXC Technology is seeking a bilingual (English/French) team member to provide Helpdesk services at a client site in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The successful candidate MUST reside in the Ottawa area as work is exclusively onsite. There is no remote option for this position.

What You’ll Do:

• Providing telephone and email support for all applications, proprietary programs and computer equipment used by the firm
• Ensuring the 2nd-level support is monitored at all times during hours of operation
• Responding to requests in a courteous professional and appropriate manner
• Documenting requests using a ticketing system
• Assessing and resolving all support requests based on urgency, type of issue and available resources
• Applying problem‑solving techniques to resolve Help Desk issues prior to escalating
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing software and hardware problems and arranging for repairs as appropriate
• Documenting details of issues and work completed to resolve them in a ticketing system
• Other duties may also be assigned
• This is a government contract so the individual must have or be willing to obtain Top Secret clearance and be willing to take a government administered polygraph

Who You Are:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills in both English and French are mandatory
• This role requires Top Secret Clearance with the Canadian government. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen with 10 years verifiable history on Canadian soil
• High school education or equivalent
• 1‑3 years work experience or equivalent combination of experience and college level education
• IT Technical graduate applicants will be strongly considered
• Experience in customer facing role either remote or face to face
• A positive attitude and a drive to take care of client needs
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a high quality of service despite tight timelines
• Competency prioritizing and redefining priorities when necessary
• Knowledge of call routing and case management processes
• Experience applying problem solving skills in stressful situations
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and printers
• Knowledge of document management systems, networking and mobile phones an asset

Work Environment

• Work assigned eight‑hour shifts Monday to Friday covering a range of 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM (may have overtime)

This position is at client site in Ottawa

Joining DXC connects you to brilliant people who embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. At DXC we support each other and work as a team globally and locally. Our achievements demonstrate how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. You will be joining a team that works to create a culture of learning diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship.

DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

In addition DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment please e‑mail AODA Canada Requests.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

At DXC Technology we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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Employment Type : Full‑Time
Experience : years
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