Technical Support Specialist

Certn; Canada; Remote; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Canada is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to provide tier 2 troubleshooting and support. This remote role focuses on resolving complex issues, maintaining support systems, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of experience in technical support, strong communication skills, and familiarity with tools like Zendesk. The position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive compensation in the range of CA$46.3K to CA$57.9K.

Benefits

10 days of vacation

Remote-friendly setup

Health & Dental benefits

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical support or customer service.
• Exceptional written and verbal business English communication.
• Experience with CRMs and support platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier 2 troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Improve support processes and technical knowledge.
• Handle frontline support via live chat, email, and callbacks.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Customer service

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Zendesk

Jira

Job description

Location

Canada - Remote

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Customer Support

Compensation

• CA$46.3K – CA$57.9K • Offers Equity

At Certn, we use national averages to develop our salary ranges which ensures that our salaries are competitive based upon where you live. We examine the unique talents and experiences that candidates like you bring to the table, and use that as a gauge to see where applicants should be placed within our salary ranges. We highly encourage you to apply if your skills and expertise align with our requirements and our company values resonate with you. We believe in attracting top talent and are open to discussing compensation packages that reflect your qualifications and the value you can add to our team. Let\'s start a conversation and explore how we can make a meaningful impact together.

The Role

The Technical Support Specialist plays a key role in delivering a seamless support experience by providing tier 2 troubleshooting and issue resolution for clients and applicants. This role focuses on diagnosing technical challenges, improving support processes, and enhancing the efficiency of Certn’s support operations. The Specialist also helps maintain and optimize support systems and workflows to ensure scalability and continuous improvement. Success in this role is measured by faster resolution times, higher user satisfaction, and more effective support tools and processes.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role at Certn. The position is set to begin on October 27, 2025, with a regular work schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:50 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. EST.

What You\'ll be Doing

Technical Support

• Resolve complex product or service issues escalated from client-facing teams.
• Stay current on product updates, training, and technical knowledge.
• Investigate issues using internal tools to identify root causes.
• Ensure accurate internal tagging and documentation to highlight support trends for the product team.
• Communicate and escalate emerging issues to Engineering (SRE) and Product teams via approved channels.
• Provide feedback to Support Specialists and Team Leads on tickets that could have been handled at Tier 1 but escalated to Tier 2.
• Monitor Slack channels to ensure no technical support question goes unanswered.
• Where relevant, promote new products and offerings to better meet client needs.
• Contribute to team customer satisfaction metrics, maintaining SLA-aligned feedback levels.

Support

• Handle frontline support via live chat, callbacks, and email to cover scheduling gaps or unexpected volume spikes.
• Serve as a mentor, trainer, or technical coach to support team members as needed. Participate in strategic projects and initiatives within the Support team.

Operational Excellence, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a point of contact and become the expert on troubleshooting support tools in the absence of the Technical Team Lead.
• Identify opportunities for process and product improvements and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Document technical support processes and troubleshooting guides for client-facing teams in Guru.
• Support improvements to Certn Help public documentation in collaboration with Knowledge Management stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating tooling changes (Zendesk, Assembled, ADA, Guru) and promptly report critical operational issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Support team, ensuring operational efficiency and effective issue resolution.

What you will bring

• Exceptional written and verbal business English, able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical support, customer service, or fast-paced SaaS/technology-driven environments.
• Hands-on experience with CRMs, ticketing tools (e.g., Zendesk, Jira, Atlassian products), and other common SaaS support platforms.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Proven problem-solving ability, including working with incomplete information to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple cases while meeting service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborative mindset, experienced in working with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and operations.
• Detail-oriented, with a track record of accurate documentation of troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and trends.
• Adaptable and quick to learn new tools, technologies, and processes in dynamic or complex environments.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and contributing to process improvements that enhance team efficiency.
• Experience handling customer inquiries via multiple channels, including phone, email, and live chat. Ability to escalate and track critical issues effectively, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Proactive and hands-on, with a strong work ethic and willingness to “roll up sleeves” to get the job done.

Why You Should Be Excited

• Vacation Mode On: 10 days of vacation & additional wellness time off.
• Flex Life: Remote-friendly setup and work-from-home stipend.
• Health and Benefits: Health & Dental benefits with a HCA.
• Growth Fuel: A professional development budget to level up your skills, attend industry conferences, pursue certifications, or take advanced courses.
• Ownership & Impact: You’ll do work that matters - driving real impact and helping define the direction of our Support Team.

A Little Bit More About Us

If you’re excited by the chance to drive bold innovation, smash silos, and deliver world-class products, we want to hear from you. Let’s build something epic together

Certn is a growing global technology company that is looking to reinvent the way organisations build Trust in People with technology and AI-backed background checks. Having recently been named one of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Awards, we are becoming one of the fastest-growing start-ups.

Just so you know… The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you will get to see first hand what we do (and trust us, we do it REALLY well)!

Certn takes pride in being an advocate for equal opportunities in the workplace. Our commitment is reflected in how we’re creating a workplace that’s respectful, inclusive, and free from barriers—a place where each member of our team can achieve their full potential. We firmly believe that the strength of our company is rooted in diversity, and we encourage every individual to bring their authentic selves to work. We extend a warm welcome to all qualified candidates and hope that you\'ll consider Certn as your preferred employer, where you can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can best assist you.

Compensation Range: CA$46.3K - CA$57.9K