IT Client Services - Help Desk Analyst - Temporary Full-Time

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Job Specific Information :

Should this temporary vacancy be filled by a regular full-time employee, seniority and benefits will continue in the normal manner and the regular employee will continue to maintain normal, full-time status for the duration of the appointment.

If it becomes known that the position is permanent, it will be reposted and filled in the normal fashion.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the general supervision of the Manager, provides client support relating to Corporate information systems.

Key responsibilities include ownership of client queries regarding Corporate-supported software and computing platforms, continual professional and courteous communication, Corporate backups, standard software installations, asset management, and Corporate IT training.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provides client support, resolving Tier 1 Support Calls and refers Support Calls to Tier 1 IT Client Services Business & Enterprise Applications Analyst or IT Client Services Network, Technology & Cloud Services Analyst as needed;

collaborates with CIT business partners to ensure all outstanding client Support Calls have been resolved and communicated back to the client.

• Researches client queries using a variety of manuals and resources; works with other support analysts, CIT staff, and affiliated consulting organizations to answer client queries.
• Ensures timely and ongoing communication with clients, establishing customer service excellence.
• Documents each Support Call and Resolution in the Call Management System; builds resolution database and follows up on Support Calls that are moved to Tier 2.
• Monitors, performs, and maintains tape media backups and logging for network servers located City-wide; ensures the integrity of Corporate data;

performs file and folder restores as requested by clients.

• Provisions, troubleshoots and removes access for mobile devices.
• Assists IT Client Services Business & Enterprise Applications Analyst with software installs.
• Assists IT Client Services Network, Technology & Cloud Services Analyst with user access.
• Maintains Computer Asset Management System.
• Participates in updating manuals, documentation, and prepares reports.
• Prepares and updates software training materials and delivers training; assists with the scheduling and organizing of third party vendor training programs as required.
• Keeps abreast of new computing technologies and converging technologies.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Experience :

• Degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, or information systems; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills / Abilities :

• Knowledge of desktop software, business applications, and operating systems
• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, with the ability to present ideas in a business and user friendly language
• Strong understanding of organizational goals and objectives
• Superior ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with clients, co-workers, and business partners
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Proven problem solving, analytical, and time managements skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment

Assets :

• Experience working in a help desk environment
• An understanding of the operations and services of the Corporation would be an asset
• Knowledge of the functions of City departments, outside boards, and local community groups

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Shift work is required
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must sign and abide by Employee Confidentiality Statement
• May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation

General Information :

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE : It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of : race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.

Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include :

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note : The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division should you be the successful applicant.

If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION : Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY : Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone : 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11 : 59 . on the closing date.