IT Specialist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$35 to $40 USD / hour · Internship
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Job#: 3047032
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an IT Specialist to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will serve as the frontline resource for day-to-day technical support, troubleshooting, and systems administration across the organization. You will assist end users with technical issues, help manage IT infrastructure, and ensure the smooth operation of core systems and applications. The IT Specialist will work closely with the Senior IT Engineer and IT Manager to resolve escalated issues and contribute to ongoing system improvements.
Objectives and Key Results
A successful IT Specialist will have experience and proficiency with…
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.
NYSE: EFOR
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an IT Specialist to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will serve as the frontline resource for day-to-day technical support, troubleshooting, and systems administration across the organization. You will assist end users with technical issues, help manage IT infrastructure, and ensure the smooth operation of core systems and applications. The IT Specialist will work closely with the Senior IT Engineer and IT Manager to resolve escalated issues and contribute to ongoing system improvements.
Objectives and Key Results
A successful IT Specialist will have experience and proficiency with…
- Asset Management
- Procure, provision, and re-provision Windows and macOS laptops, printers, scanners, and IoT devices.
- Deliver a fully managed and compliant device within 2 hours, including firmware, OS/security updates, management agents, compliance policies, and role-based applications.
- Maintain efficiency when provisioning multiple devices concurrently and support remote “out-of-box” employee onboarding.
- Device & Configuration Management
- Deploy and administer MDM solutions (JumpCloud, Jamf, Intune) in a multi-platform environment.
- Author, assign, and troubleshoot device compliance/security policies; identify and resolve policy conflicts.
- Identity & Access Management
- Support account lifecycle management, groups, and licenses in Azure AD and/or JumpCloud.
- Configure MFA and Single Sign-On (SAMLv2) for SaaS applications.
- Understand authentication tokens (unique IDs, attributes, validity periods) and their use in granting resource access.
- Office 365 Suite Administration
- Administer Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Configure mailboxes, delegation, forwarding, and rules.
- Create SharePoint sites and document libraries with proper permissions.
- Troubleshoot common mailbox/calendar issues (e.g., stale OAB, corrupted cache, NDR errors).
- Network & Security Support
- Troubleshoot office networking with Cisco Meraki appliances, switches, and wireless APs.
- Review and maintain accounts, passwords, firmware, audit logs, and policies consistent with FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements.
- Diagnose connectivity issues across OSI layers and explain traffic flow from endpoint to ISP.
- Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing
- Conduct quarterly process/tool reviews; share FAQs, phishing/SPAM mitigation tips, and productivity guidance.
- Coach teammates to use IT services securely and effectively.
- Service & Vendor Management
- Maintain vendor relationships and enforce SLAs.
- Prepare efficient service requests by gathering necessary context before escalation.
- Cybersecurity Competency
- Apply secure IT practices aligned with CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC-2 and/or NIST 800-53 frameworks.
- Ensure endpoints, accounts, and services meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.
NYSE: EFOR
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.
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Responsibilities
Provide frontline technical support, troubleshoot user and system issues, and administer devices, accounts, Microsoft 365 services, and network infrastructure. Maintain security and regulatory compliance, support onboarding and vendor escalations, and contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
The role calls for practical experience supporting Windows and macOS devices, administering MDM and identity systems, and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 and network issues. It also requires applying secure practices aligned with frameworks such as CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC 2, or NIST 800-53; no specific education requirement is stated.
Skills
- Asset Management
- Device Provisioning
- Mobile Device Management
- Device Compliance Policies
- Identity And Access Management
- Azure Active Directory
- JumpCloud
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Exchange And Outlook Administration
- SharePoint And OneDrive Administration
- Network Troubleshooting
- Cisco Meraki
- Cybersecurity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor And Service Management
- Technical Support
Benefits
- On-Demand Training
- Certification Preparation
- Technical And Leadership Courses
- Certification Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Windows
- macOS
- Laptops
- Printers
- Scanners
- IoT Devices
- JumpCloud
- Jamf
- Microsoft Intune
- Azure Active Directory
- Microsoft 365
- Exchange
- Outlook
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Teams
- SAML 2.0
- Single Sign-On
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Cisco Meraki
- Mobile Device Management
- Device Compliance
- OSI Model
- CJIS Security Policy
- HIPAA
- FedRAMP
- SOC 2
- NIST 800-53
- Service-Level Agreements
- Phishing Mitigation