Service Desk Technician (L1) - In-office, London (Ontario, Canada)

Info-Tech Research Group; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT research organization in Ontario is looking for a Service Desk Technician Level 1 to ensure proper computer operation for end users. Responsibilities include providing support for help requests, maintaining technical documentation, and escalating issues as necessary. Ideal candidates will have a college degree in a related field and 1-3 years of service desk experience, along with solid communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Financial support for professional development

Growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a service desk role.
• Interest in working with technology.
• Strong documentation skills with desire to understand and follow process.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for incoming requests via Service Desk ticket.
• Prioritize incidents and service requests within target SLAs.
• Maintain technical documentation for software and hardware.

Skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of O365 administration

Experience with Windows 10 and Mac OS

Ability to recognize and prioritize critical incidents

Education

College/University diploma/degree in related field

Tools

Windows 10

Mac OS

Mobile device support – Android and iOS

Job description

Info-Tech Research Group delivers impartial, highly pertinent IT research, enabling CIOs and IT leaders to make well-informed, strategic decisions. We are currently serving over 30,000 professionals and collaborate closely with IT teams, equipping them with actionable tools and expert guidance to drive measurable results and enhance technology initiatives and organizational processes.

Why join us?

• We pride ourselves on consistent year-on-year growth, with double-digit growth even during a global pandemic.
• We are in the Top 3 on LinkedIn's Top Companies List in Canada.
• Info-Tech fosters a growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture with unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development.
• We provide financial support for professional development and training.
  
  

The Role

The Service Desk Technician Level 1’s role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide support for incoming requests via Service Desk ticket, telephone, chat and self-service portal
• Prioritize incidents and service requests within target SLA’s
• Record detailed information into Service Desk ticketing system
• Provide support for laptops, printers and peripheral devices including providing hardware and software setup, support
• Maintain technical documentation via solution library with respects to installation of software, configuration of hardware and troubleshooting
• Maintain hardware asset management and software licensing
• Engage vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software
• Provide support for meeting room and audio-visual systems on-premises
• Provide users “How to” training on basic to intermediate application functions
• Escalate to Intermediate support as required
• Participate in after hours on call rotation schedule (evenings, weekends and holidays)
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager
  
  

Education And Experience

• College/University diploma/degree in progress in related field (Computer Systems not development/testing)
• 1-3 years of experience in a service desk role
• Interest in working with technology (independent work)
  
  

Skills

• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong documentation skills with desire to understand and follow process
• Ability to recognize and prioritize critical incidents in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of O365 administration, Active Directory, Azure AD
• Application support experience with Microsoft Productivity Suite
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience with Windows 10 and Mac OS
• Mobile device support – Android and iOS
• Experience with InTune would be considered an asset
• General understanding of network devices; routers, switches, and access points
  
  

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.