Information Technology Support Specialist

We are looking for a customer-focused Desktop Support Analyst to join our client in North York, Ontario on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in supporting employees by resolving day-to-day technical issues, preparing equipment for new hires, and maintaining a reliable end-user computing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with internal IT teams while delivering attentive, responsive service to both technical and non-technical users. This is a part time role, 3 days a week (20-24 hours) and 2 days in office for our client located in North York, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver first- and second-level technical support for staff, addressing incidents and service requests in a timely and thorough manner.

• Set up workstations, user accounts, and equipment for new employees, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience from day one.

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices, software applications, and network access.

• Administer and support core workplace technologies, including Microsoft 365, Windows 10 and 11, Active Directory, Azure, and Intune.

• Track, assign, and maintain IT hardware inventory, including device deployment, recovery, and lifecycle updates.

• Escalate complex issues appropriately and collaborate with Infrastructure and Security teams to support broader technical initiatives and problem resolution.

• Provide deskside and remote assistance to users with varying levels of technical knowledge, maintaining a strong service-oriented approach.

• Create and update support documentation, ticket notes, and knowledge resources to improve issue tracking and team efficiency

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT support, desktop support, or help desk environments.

• Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft 365, Windows 10 and 11, Active Directory, Azure, and Intune.

• Strong troubleshooting capability across hardware, software, connectivity, and end-user device issues.

• Experience with asset management, device deployment, and onboarding support for new users.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to support non-technical stakeholders effectively.

• Familiarity with service desk operations, deskside support, and documentation best practices.

• Exposure to environments using technologies such as Cisco, Citrix, Mac computers, and Android devices is considered an asset.

• Previous experience in financial services or insurance is preferred, and a credit check will be required before start.

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