IT Support Specialists

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Bolton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Employee discounts

RRSP with employer contribution

Discounted stock purchase plans

Career growth opportunities

Training & development access

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking an IT Service Specialist to join our Technical Helpdesk team in Bolton, Ontario. You will provide first-level technical support for Carquest Stores, Corporate and Distribution Center teams, Emphasizing quick resolution and clear documentation for future reference.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with Service Now, Exploris/Weblink familiarity, and the ability to work weekends and after hours as needed. ITIL certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/French an asset.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Professional Series (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience using incident management systems (such as Service Now), for incident, problem, and change management processes
• Previous experience in Exploris /Weblink and Basic understanding of retail operational procedures preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot IT issues as well as hardware issues for the equipment in the stores Understanding of accounts receivable and inventory management preferred but not required
• Ability to integrate with a team, yet work independently to resolve technical problems
• Experience handling multiple assignments and using prioritization skills in high-demand situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with business users, technical staff and team members to reach solutions collaboratively
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and perform evening, weekend, and holiday work as necessary
• Ability to work on weekends one weekend a month as well as on call during the evenings every other month.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot IT issues under general supervision, identify probable cause, investigate resolution and document steps.
• Escalate more complex problems to next level.
• Utilize release docs, knowledge bases, and FAQs to aid in problem resolution.
• Respond to system failure with urgency and provide collaborative solutions.
• Document problem resolution for future reference and training.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Microsoft Office Pro

Incident management systems

Exploris / Weblink knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration & independence

Tools

ServiceNow

Exploris

Weblink

Job description

Job Description

The IT Service Specialist, will work with a team in the Technical Helpdesk to provide first-level technical support for Carquest Stores, Corporate and Distribution Center team members. Exploris and Weblink end users, applications and infrastructure; and perform technical support to keep all systems performing with minimum down time. The IT Service Specialist will work with internal and external customers to gather and verify information to accurately diagnose IT issues and troubleshoot to complete resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under general supervision, troubleshoot IT issues (identify probable cause with hard facts and data, investigate resolution, determine root cause, and demonstrate success of solution), by following instructions, learning from senior Analysts and Developers, and collaborating with other support teams.
• Escalate more complex problems to next level.
• Utilize software release documentation, knowledge bases, and FAQs to aid in problem resolution.
• Respond with urgency to system failure situations and provide collaborative solutions to other analysts, developers, engineers, and support teams.
• Clearly document problem resolution thoroughly in support tools for future reference and team member training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual English/French an asset.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Professional Series (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience using incident management systems (such as Service Now), for incident, problem, and change management processes
• Previous experience in Exploris /Weblink and Basic understanding of retail operational procedures preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot IT issues as well as hardware issues for the equipment in the stores Understanding of accounts receivable and inventory management preferred but not required
• Ability to integrate with a team, yet work independently to resolve technical problems
• Experience handling multiple assignments and using prioritization skills in high-demand situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with business users, technical staff and team members to reach solutions collaboratively, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from developers, engineers and customers
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and perform evening, weekend, and holiday work as necessary
• Ability to work on weekends one weekend a month as well as on call during the evenings every other month.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1-3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ITIL certifications preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; talk or hear; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Weekend and shift work will be required. Work Environment consists of normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compensation Range: The range of expected compensation for this role is between 54,600.00 CAD and 69,600.00 CAD salary for a new team member. The rate offered to a successful candidate depends on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits: Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families.Please review some of our benefit highlights!

• Opportunity to work for one of the largest after-market auto parts provider in North America

• Visibility to career growth opportunities across the entire Advance Auto Parts organization

• Unlock earning potential with monthly or annual performance bonuses-eligibility varies by role.

• Access to a robust online training system for personal or leadership development

• A rewarding organizational culture through our team member recognition program

• Group health, dental, disability and life insurance coverage

• Employee discounts

• Financial benefits including group RRSP with employer contribution and discounted stock purchase plans for all permanent team members

Please be advised that this job posting is for an existing vacancy within Advance Auto Parts.