Position Title: Desktop Support Engineer
Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
6 month Contract Opportunity - July - December 2025 (extendable)
Position Summary
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Desktop Support Engineer to join our client's team onsite in Markham. This role plays a key part in supporting end users during the transition to Windows 11, ensuring a seamless experience and resolving any technical challenges that may arise.
Primary Responsibilities
- User Assistance: Deliver frontline technical support to users encountering issues after the Windows 11 rollout.
- Issue Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on desktops and related systems.
- System Setup: Support the deployment, configuration, and upkeep of Windows 11 on user devices.
- Record Keeping: Document support activities, technical issues, and resolutions in a clear and organized manner.
- User Training: Provide guidance and training sessions to help users navigate new Windows 11 features.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with IT colleagues and other departments to ensure consistent and effective support.
- System Maintenance: Perform updates and manage system upgrades to maintain optimal performance.
- Feedback & Improvement: Collect user feedback to enhance support processes and identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in desktop support, with a strong understanding of Windows environments, especially Windows 11.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid skills in diagnosing and resolving hardware/software issues, and configuring operating systems.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer Focus: Committed to delivering excellent user support and service.
- Analytical Skills: Capable of assessing problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Team Player: Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment.