Technical Support Specialist

Brookfield Asset Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deskside Technician to provide first-line support to users. In this dynamic role, you will be the face of Technology Services, ensuring that end users receive exceptional support. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing IT support requests, and collaborating with team members to enhance the user experience. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong customer service skills and a commitment to professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in technical support.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional deskside and remote support to users.
• Owns IT support requests and ensures timely resolution.
• Collaborates with team members to enhance user experience.

Skills

Accountability

Professionalism

Detail Oriented

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Windows 10 & 11

Microsoft Office (O365)

ServiceNow

Cisco Video Conferencing equipment

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Technology Services

Technology Services (TS) is responsible for delivering all enterprise infrastructure, applications and related end user technology services across all Brookfield business groups, comprised of approximately 6,500 users.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The Deskside Technician is the face of Technology Services, providing first-line support to end users. The Technical Support Specialist will report to the Team lead, Deskside. In addition to incident logging, resolution, and ownership, the Deskside Technician will collaborate with team members and other Technology Services teams to maintain and improve the end user experience of all Brookfield users.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• Accountability – candidate has a sense of ownership when troubleshooting a problem and will see things through to completion.
• Professionalism - candidate maintains composure and integrity while providing timely support to end users.
• Detail Oriented – candidate takes the time to listen and understand the issue and works with the appropriate teams to resolve.

Note: Night and Weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional deskside and remote support to Brookfield users.
• Owns and follows up on IT support requests and problem tickets until user confirms resolution.
• Provides installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting support of computer hardware, software, audio/visual, networks, printers, and computer peripherals.
• Provides technical training to end users.
• Ensures past incidents and resolutions are documented appropriately according to knowledge management standards.
• Positively represents Brookfield Technology Services with professionalism in all interactions.
• Proactively follows up on IT service requests/IT problem tickets until customer confirms resolution.
• Collaborates with other team members to provide efficient, full-service support.
• Participates in testing new desktop technologies and software.
• Technician must maintain professionalism, good attitude and appropriate behavior with all users and vendors.
• Technician will provide customer technical education, and support high level technical problems.
• Assists, encourages, and serves as a backup to other team members.

Technical Skills:

Knowledge of the following:

• ITIL Methodology
• Proficient with the following technologies:
• Windows 10 & 11
• Microsoft Office (O365)
• Internet Browsers
• Local Account Management
• Installs and removals, Registry, Command line, Service management systems and System Management Tools
• MFA (Microsoft Authentication)
• VPNs
• Proficient with the following hardware:
• Desktop / Laptop
• iPad/iPhone
• Android Phones/Devices
• Printers
• Cisco Video Conferencing equipment
• Teams phones
• Knowledge of wide area networks (SDWAN), TCP/IP, and Server OS is desired.

Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business computing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• Preferred experience with financial services, with front office support a plus
• Experience in a related role requiring timeliness, customer service, organization, prioritization, troubleshooting, and working independently to successfully install, configure, maintain, and support Windows and/or Mac desktop operating systems and software.
• Strong and effective customer relationship management skills and process/practice experience
• Experience working with third-party service provider service delivery execution and business governance.
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system preferred, but not required.
• Understands the importance and is vigilant with Cybersecurity matters.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.