IT Generalist
- AB, Canada
$23 to $26 CAD / hour · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- $23 to $26 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Temporary
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3–5+ years of experience in an IT Generalist, Systems Support, Technical Support, or similar role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Our Edmonton-based client is seeking an IT Generalist to provide comprehensive technical support across infrastructure, networking, end-user systems, and Microsoft 365 environments. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day IT operations across multiple locations, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Note: This role will be based in the client's primary office but will require travel to various building locations within the surrounding area.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day IT support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, networking, and connectivity issues
- Support Microsoft 365 applications and services, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint
- Manage user accounts, permissions, onboarding, and offboarding activities
- Deploy, configure, image, and maintain end-user devices
- Support network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, routers, and internet connectivity
- Troubleshoot wired and wireless networking issues within Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti environments
- Assist with network monitoring, system maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades
- Respond to and resolve support tickets via phone, email, and onsite support
- Maintain IT documentation, asset inventories, and knowledge base articles
- Support multiple office locations and provide onsite technical assistance as needed
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in an IT Generalist, Systems Support, Technical Support, or similar role
- Strong background supporting both end-user environments and core IT infrastructure
- Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and support
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting Windows workstations, hardware, and peripherals
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless networking
- Experience supporting Cisco Meraki and/or Ubiquiti environments is considered a strong asset
- Experience with device deployment, imaging, and lifecycle management
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, and user administration
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple support requests in a dynamic environment
- Experience supporting multi-site environments is an asset
- CCNA or equivalent networking experience is considered an asset, not a requirement
More about this job
Responsibilities
The IT Generalist at Robert Half's client will support users' devices and Microsoft 365 applications, troubleshoot hardware, software and network problems, manage user accounts, and maintain network equipment and IT documentation across several office locations.
Requirements
Candidates need 3 to 5+ years in IT generalist, systems or technical support roles, with Microsoft 365 and Windows troubleshooting skills and networking fundamentals. Experience with Cisco Meraki or Ubiquiti and CCNA-level knowledge are assets.
Skills
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- OneDrive
- SharePoint
- Windows workstation troubleshooting
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Peripheral support
- Active Directory
- Azure AD / Entra ID
- User account administration
- Device deployment
- Device imaging
- Lifecycle management
- Cisco Meraki
- Ubiquiti
- Network troubleshooting
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VLANs
- VPNs
- Wireless networking
- Network monitoring
- Ticket management
Categories
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- IT Generalist
- technical support
- desktop support
- Microsoft 365
- Outlook
- Teams
- OneDrive
- SharePoint
- Windows
- Active Directory
- Azure AD
- Entra ID
- Cisco Meraki
- Ubiquiti
- networking
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VLAN
- VPN
Tools
- Microsoft 365
- Outlook
- Teams
- OneDrive
- SharePoint
- Active Directory
- Azure AD / Entra ID
- Cisco Meraki
- Ubiquiti
Seniority
Mid level