S3 GROUP LTD. is seeking an experienced IT Helpdesk Technician to join the team based out of its operations in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all IT software and hardware are available and operational when required by users
- Managing Help Desk tickets and follow up with users to ensure satisfactory service
- Respond to IT requests, issues and change requests in a timely and friendly manner (phone/email/in-person)
- Assist with workstation setup and also troubleshoot and provide timely solutions for office equipment hardware malfunctions (printers, computers, monitors, phones, etc.)
- Coordinate with the third party Technical support teams and IT vendors
- Generate reports with appropriate tools for all IT Incidents, Requests, and Change Requests
- Using feedback from users to improve problem-solving techniques and customer service
- Establish standardized procedures and train others when and where required
- Creation and/or revisions of various forms, spreadsheets, and reports
- Attending training sessions and conferences to stay current with best practices on how to help customers with technical issues
- Assist the IT Administrator when and where required
EDUCATION, TRAINING, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an IT support role or previous comparable job
- Education and/or comparable experience in Computer Science/Information Technology
- Ability to understand, troubleshoot and provide timely technical support to users
- Ability to understand, troubleshoot and determine the cause of computing issues, provide timely resolutions of technical problems of office IT equipment malfunctions (printers, scanners, monitors, desktop computers, laptops, phones etc.)
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Excellent written and communication skills with a great aptitude for listening
- Ability to understand different IT hardware installation, assemble and disassemble diagrams
- Ability to listen, understand, and resolve IT issues and requests from users in a timely basis
- Ability to act as a liaison between the external IT support teams and the internal IT users
- Ability to work independently on multiple IT incidents and requests
- Experience working with a diverse group of internal and external teams and stakeholders
- Ability to organize information and communicate or store it so it is useful to others
- Ability to self-learn and ability to think "outside of the box"
- Strong attention to detail
- High level proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications and its troubleshooting
- Familiarity with various Microsoft operating systems
- Knowledge of Citrix Preferred
- Knowledge on MS SQL, Microsoft O365 Exchange and Crystal reports would be an asset
- Initiative in decision-making and problem solving skills
- Capable of adapting to and learning new hardware and software applications
- Positive and co-operative team player and capable of working with minimal supervision
- Continually upgrade IT knowledge through various IT training/courses and self-learning
- Available to work overtime and flexibility to work a variety of shifts with minimal notice
- Proven confidentiality
- Valid driver's license