Technical Support Analyst
Role Overview
ICES is seeking a Technical Support Analyst in its Technology department.
The role provides end-user technical support and fulfills service requests to support IT service operations.
The position reports to the Manager of the IT Service Desk.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
ICES is seeking a Technical Support Analyst in its Technology department.
The role provides end-user technical support and fulfills service requests to support IT service operations.
The position reports to the Manager of the IT Service Desk.
First-level support and incident management
- Provide first-level support through email, phone, Teams chat, or onsite channels and resolve requests within established service-level agreements.
- Perform user account onboarding and offboarding, validate access, and update permissions.
- Document interactions and track incidents and requests in the ITSM platform.
- Review incident reports for recurring issues and service improvement opportunities.
- Provision and configure laptops, maintain software packages, and administer endpoint security policies.
- Develop and maintain scripts, including PowerShell, to automate workflows and reduce manual work.
- Maintain asset inventory for procurement, troubleshooting, repairs, and decommissioning.
Knowledge base and initiatives
- Create, review, and update service desk knowledge base articles in collaboration with team members.
- Lead support-related initiatives, including planning, execution, and integration of new processes, tools, and service improvements.
Orientation and training
- Orient and train new staff on IT procedures, laptop management, and best practices.
- Develop training materials and facilitate ongoing sessions to keep existing staff informed about new technologies and procedures.
Employee benefits
- Benefits include flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program, and a HOOPP pension plan.
- Other offerings include employee assistance and well-being programs, vacation and caregiver days, education funding, holiday closure, and employee discounts.
About ICES
ICES is a health research and analytics institute that uses data and analytic expertise to produce evidence intended to inform health policy and practice.
Requirements
- Able to provide first-level technical support and resolve user issues efficiently.
- Able to perform identity and access tasks, including account onboarding, permission updates, and offboarding.
- Familiarity with hardware and software systems for endpoint provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Able to develop, optimize, and maintain scripts, including PowerShell, to automate workflows.
- Able to write and maintain clear service documentation and deliver staff training.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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