About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
At McElhanney, our Business Information Technology team simplifies IT challenges so our business can thrive. Our dedicated professionals take a client-centered approach to support our diverse group of employees in our hybrid environment, solving problems every day. Known for being professional, timely, and approachable, our solutions enhance employee experience, improve productivity, and support organizational goals.
As our team continues to grow, we are seeking a
Client Support Technician to join us in
Vancouver, BC, who can wear multiple hats and feel comfortable offering ideas for continuous process improvement.
The successful candidate will primarily work from our Vancouver location, with work-from-home opportunities up to two days a week after their probation period.
In this role, you will balance teamwork with independent work, anticipating the needs of our employees and providing excellent service. You will also have the opportunity to support a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, planners, environmentalists, and business support staff.
What You’ll Do
- Provide excellent customer service to your key stakeholders.
- Provide comprehensive documentation of computer systems, procedures, and policies.
- Efficiently categorize, coordinate, prioritize, and manage Helpdesk requests within established timeframes.
- Skillfully prioritize requests, incidents, and other tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Install, test, and configure new workstations, mobile devices, peripheral equipment, and network devices.
- Install and configure a large variety of software and licensing remotely and in person.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software and hardware problems remotely and in person.
- Participate in and/or lead project-based work as required, including working closely with other internal teams.
- Assist with in-house or other local venue AV setups for McElhanney-hosted meetings.
- Lift or move a variety of IT or AV equipment.
- Escalate complex technical issues appropriately and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to drive timely resolution.
- Participate in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring technical issues.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum two years of Information Technology experience.
- Training and/or certifications in Information Technology are considered assets.
- Working knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles, including incident, problem, request, change, and escalation management.
- Experience with Active Directory and endpoint management technologies such as SCCM/Configuration Manager, Intune, or equivalent.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with both digital and physical assets.
- A respectful and professional demeanor, prioritizing the client’s experience.
- Passionate, flexible, and motivated to help others is key.
- Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Highly organized, including the ability to re-prioritize workload and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requests, and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical staff, in verbal and written form.
- Effective conflict resolution within stressful situations.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 environments and related workplace technologies. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Intune, SharePoint, OneDrive, or equivalent is considered an asset.
- Experience with PowerShell, scripting, or automation is considered an asset.
- Experience with IT asset lifecycle management or vendor coordination is considered an asset.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is
$57,500 to $70,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top-up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit
www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about our recognition here:
McElhanney Requalifies as a Gold Standard Best Managed Company!
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Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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