IT Support Technician

Technology is just the start. At SAIT our IT Services team collaborates across the institution to shape smarter more connected ways of teaching learning and working. Were strategic thinkers problem-solvers and innovators who turn big ideas into digital solutions that move SAIT forward. Join us and help build whats next.

The Opportunity

Job classification : P2018 - PC Support Specialist

# of positions : 2

Hourly Rate : $27.00

Position End Date : March 31 2027

Deadline to apply : 4 : 00PM February 16 2026

The IT Support Technician provides second-level technical support for staff faculty and students. They handle incidents and requests escalated from the Service Desk performing in-depth troubleshooting analysis and resolution across hardware software and network environments. The role requires strong technical aptitude excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with both junior and senior technical teams. IT Support Technicians research complex problems identify root causes implement long-term fixes and contribute to projects that enhance service quality and operational reliability.

How youll contribute

• Advanced Technical Support : Responds to complex incidents escalated to the Service Desk providing remote on-site and face-to-face support. Performs root cause analysis and implements long-term corrective actions for recurring issues. Supports system upgrades deployments and integrations ensuring minimal disruption to users. Communicates technical solutions in accessible terms to non-technical clients.
• Incident and Asset Management : Oversee the setup configuration and recovery of endpoint devices and peripherals. Manages deployment replacement and lifecycle tracking of assigned hardware. Ensures asset and inventory records are maintained accurately in accordance with ITS standards.
• Knowledge Transfer and Mentorship : Creates clear documentation standard operating procedures and training materials for both end users and Service Desk staff. Provides informal coaching and mentorship to junior technicians to improve first-contact resolution and overall team capability.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement : Identifies process and system inefficiencies proposes enhancements and assists with small technical projects or pilot initiatives. Collaborates with ITS teams including Endpoint Administration Systems Administration Classroom Technology Audio Visual Cloud & Infrastructure to resolve cross-functional issues and enhance operational maturity.
• Professional Development and Change Awareness : Maintains knowledge in emerging technologies institutional tools and IT processes. Participates in change management activities to anticipate and mitigate user impacts. Demonstrates initiative accountability and alignment with SAIT First Principles.

What you bring

Working Conditions & Physical / Sensory Requirement

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Together we build bold futures

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About SAIT

At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.

Were committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Change Management,API,ABAP,Facility Management,Games,Claims

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1