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IT Technical Advisor I

IT Technical Advisor I

Intact Financial CorporationHalifax, 120 Western Pkw
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD78 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best : helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for an IT Technical Advisor I to join our growing team!

What you'll do here :

  • Act as a technical consultant to users, analyze needs, work on reference tools and proceed with the recommended implementation approach of processes and tools needed for the proper functioning and integrity of technological operations.
  • Follow up on requests using service management tool and change control procedures to guarantee complete resolution of problems, reduction of incidents or accelerate incident recovery time.
  • Support the middleware and complex application environments.
  • Provide specialized support for the telephony infrastructure.
  • Under general direction, plan, install, configure and upgrade software components by following company standards to enable optimal use of computer tools.
  • Build and maintain excellent interdepartmental collaborative working relationships.
  • Support Intact’s operations optimization strategy by recommending and promoting self-service activities and migrating event management as close as possible to end users.
  • Contribute to end-user reference manuals by documenting processes to improve the efficiency of actions and transfer knowledge.
  • Assist in the training and transfer of knowledge or specialized skills to other team members when required.
  • Embrace change, support vision, direction and collaboration with team members.
  • Assist Senior Technicians with a variety of tasks (ordering, onboarding, projects, workflow management, etc.) as needed.
  • Travel to and work from the various Intact locations as required.

What you bring to the table :

  • University degree / College diploma in related field or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Understanding of ITIL methodologies, ITIL® v3 Certification desirable.
  • 1-3 years experience in the end-user technical domain of expertise, supporting end-user services, products and solutions.
  • One year of experience in all aspects of IT Incidents and Problem Management activities.
  • A sound understanding of networks, platforms, products and tools, and how these interact, how they deliver services to end users, and how they relate existing measurements and indicators.
  • Demonstrated ability for end-user support and customer service skills and can manage client expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond promptly, thoughtfully and effectively to changing priorities and situations.
  • Superior knowledge of the Problem Management Process.
  • Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills combined with the ability to create and maintain a sense of urgency across all resolver groups, and to drive and resolve incidents in a high-pressure, dynamic, real-time environment.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and can work quickly and maintain a methodical and calm approach while working under stressful situations.
  • Excellent group communication skills such as leading discussions, briefing sessions, forums, and telephone conferences.
  • Capacity to influence outcomes, attain results, drive issues to closure, set high standards of performance and pursue challenging goals.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

    • What we offer

    Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

    A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

    An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

    An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

    Flexible work arrangements

    Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

    An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

    Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

    A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

    Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

    Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

    A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

    We are an equal opportunity employer

    At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

    If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

    including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.