Tier 1 IT Helpdesk Support Specialist (Bilingual - Remote)

Infoya

Adzuna Full Time Remote
📍 Location Oakville, Halton
💰 Compensation
US$45000 – US$60000
📊 Experience Senior Level (5 years)
🏢 Industry Professional Services
📁 Category Professional Services
📅 Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description
Role Type:
New Position
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused
Bilingual
Tier 1 IT Helpdesk Support Specialist (French/English)
to join our IT team. Support Analysts serve as the primary point of contact for end-users encountering issues or seeking assistance. They respond to inquiries, provide guidance, and ensure that users receive prompt and accurate support. They communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner, regardless of the user's technical expertise
Its a Hybrid role for GTA candidates, and Remote for candidates outside GTA.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional Customer service skills through Tier 1 support for software and hardware issues, including desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices.
Log and categorize support tickets, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution or escalation.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues reported by end-users, providing timely and effective support either remotely or on-site. This includes troubleshooting hardware, software, and peripheral-related problems, and guiding users through step-by-step resolutions to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
Escalate complex or unresolved issues to higher-level support teams.
Participate in knowledge base creation and documentation of standard procedures and known issues.
Monitor and follow up on open tickets to ensure SLAs are met.
Document and report to Business on all outstanding issues.
Identifying enhancements to processes or operations that would improve the efficiency of the team.
Performing regular proactive health-checks of the system and reporting the results
Working within a flexible schedule that may include being "on-call".
Ability to prioritize issues with Business to provide solutions.
Follow ITIL best practices in incident, problem, and request management.
Support user account creation, password resets, and basic Active Directory operations.
Assist users with basic ERP system navigation and troubleshooting; escalate complex ERP issues to Tier 2/3 as required
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
Experience:
5+ years in a Tier 1 Helpdesk or IT Support role with strong customer service skills.
Fluency in
both French and English
(spoken and written) is
mandatory
.
Strong troubleshooting skills for end-user for issues related to software and hardware, Windows OS, Office 365, and common IT applications.
Proficient in L1/2 support and Experience working with IT ticketing systems like Service Now
Demonstrated teamwork experience is a must.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in creating and maintaining Knowledge Base articles
Working knowledge of ITIL concepts (certification is a plus).
Strong motivation and team building skills are desired.
Customer service mindset with problem-solving aptitude.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
Benefits
Salary Range:
$45,000 - 55,000 CAD/ year
The final compensation offered will depend on local market conditions and geographic location, as well as job-related factors such as the candidate’s knowledge, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and education/training. Compensation may also include additional components such as benefits, and/or other incentives, where applicable. In accordance with new employment standards requirements, we retain copies of this job posting and applicant information for three (3) years after the posting is removed. We do not use AI technology; all applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Infoya is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors.

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