Networking - IT Helpdesk L1

Reporting to the IT Help Desk Manager, the IT Help Desk – L1 will have the hands-on responsibility for supporting and continuously improving Fastco’s IT infrastructure. The IT Help Desk – L1 will aid in supporting the IT help desk and network environment for employees seeking workstation, application, and connectivity related support. The company’s main infrastructure operates in a hybrid Microsoft environment.

This position requires you to respond to and provide after-hours support during emergencies or escalated issues with the possibility of travel as needed.

• Handle user interactions with diplomacy and tact; gauge a user's technical abilities and communicate in a non-condescending fashion using appropriate technical or non-technical language
• Identify and resolve IT issues and requests in a timely manner
• Escalate and communicate issues with higher tiers within the IT department
• Ensure all work is properly documented using Fastco’s ITSM system
• Install and upgrade IT hardware and software
• Assist with onboarding new employees and ongoing IT training
• Assist with IT documentation and technical specification sheets
• Support and assist in maintaining the IT hardware inventory
• Microsoft 365 support — Frontend support for all Business Apps
• Stay up to date on IT skills and industry best practices
• Provide remote support; Branch and Mobile user support
• Support Fastco’s VoIP and Call center system
• Provide on-call after-hour IT support on a rotational basis
• Assist in IT infrastructure projects
• Responsibilities will evolve accordingly with IT infrastructure changes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical understanding
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, manage workload and adapt to changing business conditions
• Strong organizational skills
• Dynamic personality, excellent interpersonal skills, facilitator, self-motivated and driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in work and remains calm in stressful situations
• Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability and initiative
• Comfortable learning new technologies quickly, and perpetually

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• Experience and knowledge in computer and mobile hardware
• Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Windows systems
• Knowledge of Active Directory (Experience a strong asset)
• Knowledge of the OSI Model, LAN, WAN, Wireless, and VPN technologies
• Knowledge of NTFS and Share systems (Experience a strong asset)
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 Apps (SharePoint an asset)
• Experience with MacOS environments and softwares (Creative Cloud an asset)
• Knowledge of SAP ByDesign an asset (Experience with SAP products an asset)
• Strong knowledge in IT end-user help desk activities
• Experience or knowledge of the automobile industry an asset
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written. Knowledge of English required.

*** This position may require occasional travel.