Hardware Desktop Support Technician

3 weeks ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson-Nicola Regional District Full time
Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Hardware Desktop Support Technician


Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions showcases the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests, and historical and modern areas, all within 45,000 square kilometers. Headquartered in the heart of downtown Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to the population of 144,000 living within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

The Role
Reporting to the Supervisor of Technology Services, this temporary, full-time position involves logging customer calls, investigating, assessing and resolving software, hardware and telephony problems.

This role is required to:

Receives helpdesk requests and trouble incidents; identifies problems and prioritizes resolution requirements; updates work in progress and resolutions for service requests and trouble incidents.Perform hands-on troubleshooting individually and in coordination with other technical resources to provide root cause determination and resolve of trouble incidents.The ability to recognize when to escalate a ticket when appropriate; Create a document knowledge base with outcomes to help reduce escalations over time.Account management (adding users to groups and/or systems)Installation, removal, testing, configuration, and operation of software, hardware, and peripherals.Configuration and support of mobile devices using in-person and remote technologies (mobile device management software).Creates documentation for users and other analysts on how to use technology, including configuration settings, installation processes, and resolution steps.Provides end-user orientation and training where applicable.Maintains all equipment and software while adhering to security standards and procedures.Work with limited supervision on individual service requests and trouble incidents.Participate in department and cross-functional meetings to help ensure the success of the team and organization.Provide support for Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Assist users with configuration, setup, and troubleshooting of Microsoft 365 accounts and features.
The successful candidate will be required to create training documentation, provide training, and support users. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized and able to balance priorities. Excellent communications skills will be a necessity in this position.

Required Education/ExperienceCompletion of the certificate program in computer sciences or a related discipline at a technical institute or community college plus sound related experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and related experienceMinimum 2 Years experience working in an IT support role.
Required Skills and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of desktop computers, data processing, and Microsoft Windows-based environments, including Microsoft 365, Windows Operating Systems (desktop and server), and browser technologyExperience in supporting mobile computer technology, including Apple IOS and Android, as application platforms.knowledge of wide and local area networks, network and computer peripherals, telecommunications equipmentAbility to write technical documentation.Ability to troubleshoot, document, analyze and resolve a variety of software and network-related problems.Ability to review logs, scripts and diagnose the possible cause of problems.Comfortable working in a time-sensitive environment with deadlines and interruptionsAbility to work independently while interacting in a team environment.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills to relate tactfully, effectively, and respectfully to all internal and external contacts, and meet client requirements.Able to frequently lift 20 kg to be able to perform hardware installation activities.
The following would be an asset:Helpdesk software experienceExperience working in a public sector service-oriented environment.
This is a temporary, full-time position: the position is initially for six months with the possibility of extension with 7 days' notice, and the potential to lead into a permanent position, based on the business requirements.

The position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the BC General Employees' Union, Local 705. The Hardware Desktop Support Technician is a Grid ITT position (pay grid $34.99/hr - $38.72/hr).

This position requires a Criminal Record Check and the completion of a driver's abstract.

Applications must include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and posting will remain open until filled. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents

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