Senior Technical Support Specialist Toronto, Canada

Job Summary

Title : Senior Technical Support Specialist

Department : Client Support Services

Type : Full-time, salaried, paid vacation, training included

Reporting to : Director, Client Support Services

Why Work For Us

Business Cloud is a managed technology service provider (MSP) supporting small and medium-sized organizations across Canada as both a Google Cloud Partner and Microsoft Partner.

We are a fast-growing, customer-focused company that prides itself on being up-to-date with the latest technological trends and ideas.

Our focus is implementing cloud-first business technology so that our clients can work in reliable, secure, and efficient environments, without worrying about the infrastructure that makes this possible.

Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but passion for what we do is what links us together. If you believe you are the right fit for this position, please apply and tell us why you’re the best candidate for this role.

Job Description

As the Senior Technical Support Specialist, you will be the main point of contact for client issues, act as a first responder in support situations, and coordinate with your colleagues in order to solve problems.

Your primary responsibilities will revolve around system administration, monitoring support queues, acting as a subject matter expert, and actively improving client technological ecosystems.

You will take ownership of system administration tasks, ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of client business technology.

By monitoring support queues, you will prioritize and address issues promptly while identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

Drawing on your expertise, you will troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, serving as a subject matter expert to provide guidance to both clients and internal teams.

Effective communication and documentation skills will be essential in providing excellent customer service and maintaining an accurate knowledge base.

Your contributions will drive continuous improvement and efficiency within the technical support function.

As a senior member, you'll be an escalation point for junior support team members. You will also coordinate with Sales and Account Management to build solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

Monitor support queues, respond to technical problems, and resolve client issues promptly

Take ownership of system administration tasks, ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of clients' business technology

Triage calls and intake emails as required

Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to junior team members on complex technical issues and projects

Demonstrate excellent communication and documentation skills to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain an accurate knowledge base

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues both in-person and remotely

Develop skills by participating in regular training sessions and certification exams

Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support to clients when necessary

Other duties as required

Required Skills and Competencies

Minimum of a College Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

5+ years of experience in a technical support environment or equivalent

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A dedication to customer service

Proven experience in technical support and system administration, with a focus on Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Google Workspace, macOS, and Windows environments

Advanced computer networking abilities, preferably including experience with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, and Datto

Advanced generalized computer skills including setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of hardware, software, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals

Experience documenting processes and creating Knowledge Base articles

Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and keep calm in a fast-paced environment with the utmost attention to detail

Ability to travel within the GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area) regularly and across Canada on occasion

Beneficial Skills and Competencies

Experience in a multi-tenant environment supporting multiple organizations with technology

CMNA, CCNA or equivalent certifications

CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent

Thorough knowledge of DNS, DHCP and Domains

Experience with migrating email and files to Google Workspace and Office 365

Experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory and on-premise Active Directory

Experience with Google Cloud Platform

Experience with Linux Servers, including cPanel

Experience with configuring and managing backup and BCDR systems

Experience using ticketing platforms such as Zendesk

Cybersecurity training and experience

Salary Expectations

$48,000 - $60,000 annually (salaried)

How To Apply

Please fill out the attached application form with your current resume, a cover letter, and availability. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

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