Workplace Technology Specialist - Winnipeg, MB
Resolute Technology Solutions
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Follow established company Workplace Technology procedures for support and update/follow ticket procedures ensuring achievement of established KPI's and SLA's
- Action daily checklists, respond to alerts and resolve issues
- Prioritize outstanding issues and manage user expectations
- Escalate problem issues accurately, proactively and in a timely and manner, making recommendations as necessary while using established guidelines
- Identify, recommend, and implement enhancements to processes and procedures
- Following provided industry best-practice guides for building, deploying, servicing, and supporting workstation hardware, software, mobile devices, phones, and peripherals
- Active directory administration, including managing users, devices, and group policies
- Office 365 and Azure administration, including managing users, groups, distribution lists and Teams features
- Perform remote desktop support for client, corporate and home office employees
- Assist with the procurement and fulfillment of all necessary IT goods and services for Resolute and their clients
- Generate new or revised purchase orders from an approved purchase request, verifying vendor product information, shipping information, delivery dates, budget codes, taxes, and other related information
- Analyze purchase and offer proposals and negotiate accordingly
- Leverage alternate suppliers for competitive sourcing, inventory shortages, and logistics pricing
- Contract negotiations to reduce purchasing costs and shipping fees
- Monitoring the performance of suppliers and serve as a resource to resolve common issues and problems
- Assist in asset management procedures as required (life cycle management)
- Support other Resolute team members with knowledge sharing, brainstorming, collaboration, etc. as requested or required
- Able to provide on call support as required
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Technical College diploma or equivalent experience and training
- 2 years progressive experience in IT Support positions
- Experience installing and maintaining personal computers and servers and related hardware, software, printer, and networks
- Experience working providing PC/Mac support and/or in a Helpdesk environment
- Experience in the following product areas and functions:
- Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Office 365 administration
- Automated software distribution tools such as SCCM and SpecOps
- Experience with various remote takeover tools and technologies
- Strong troubleshooting ability with the ability to communicate with other technical groups within the IT department
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, with the ability to troubleshoot basic connectivity between devices such as switch, routers, and firewalls.
- Familiar with DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, etc.
- The ability to execute processes closely and accurately as well as procedures and checklists
- Familiar with all ITIL processes
- Citrix workspace administration and support considered an asset
- Certifications such as MCSE, Network+, A+, CCNA, RHCP a definite asset
- Microsoft Azure experience considered an asset
- Some experience with Apple hardware and software products considered an asset
- Must be self motivated
- Ability to effectively manage time and have solid decision making and organization skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to deal effectively with coworkers and professional staff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Ability to speak and understand the French language fluently is an asset
- Must have an ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Must have a strong service ethic
- A collaborative and creative work environment that truly values and cares about their employees as people
- Bonus Program
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Training and education opportunities
- A fun and inclusive team building environment