Temporary Analyst - PC Support, Information Technology - JWS (35hrs)

April 11th, 2025

M.A.S.S. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY VACANCY

Position: Temporary Analyst - PC Support

Salary Range: $38.00 - $45.31 per hour (Band 4)

Location: J.W. Singleton Education Centre- Information Technology Department

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week, 12 months/year

Effective Date: April 21, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Position Summary:
The Technical Support Specialist is the face of customer service for the entire IT department in schools. Responsible for the installation, configuration, and ongoing support of all end user computing technology, AV equipment, and cellular phones. Forecasts issues with hardware and software components, and provides proactive solutions to avoid service interruption. The Technical Support Specialist also liaises with School Programs and SPED to deliver training, and support of new and specialized software and hardware. The Technical Support Specialist must possess strong interpersonal skills for dealing with challenging situations, and regularly deals with upset and frustrated clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional customer service
• Communicates effectively with peers, department, and sites to ensure clear understanding of issues and resolutions
• Documents all issues completely, with clarity using board software for issue tracking
• Works with all areas to develop software/hardware support and training plans.
• Diffuses conflict with users experiencing technology challenges.
• Escalates issues to appropriate teams, with supporting documentation when required.
• Support of IT and AV equipment
• Services computers and AV equipment, software, ‘Customer Replaceable Unit' (hardware)
• Prepares, delivers and sets up new and repaired equipment
• Works with sites to resolve technology challenges
• Consistently improves reliability of board systems to improve user experience
• Monitor critical board systems to ensure systems are ready and available for daily operations
• In event of a system failure, performs documented steps to return system to a running state
• Documents any failures and resolution steps taken
• Communicates any failures to appropriate area (Network Operations, Systems Operations Development) or reroute incoming school board technician
• Assists in defining potential solutions or additional troubleshooting steps
• Advises those dependent on a service when a problem cannot be resolved
• Second level support
• Applies technical expertise to calls passed from first level support and other IT departments
• Identifies call trends and develops documentation for other departments and end users (where appropriate)
• On site information gathering and troubleshooting for various areas within the IT Department (Network Operations, Aspen, Development, etc.)
• Training and Documentation
• Create ‘script' documentation for first level to step users through problem solving common issues via phone
• Works in collaboration with other departments to design and deliver training on board systems, software, and hardware to teachers and administrators
• Identifies training needs around software, hardware (IT/AV) and works with direct supervisor and IT manager to develop and make training available

• 2 year College Diploma in Computer Science or related Program
• Preferred: 2 year College Diploma in Computer Science or related program with Co-Op Placement
• 3 years in a customer service related role
• Preferred: Minimum 3 years related work experience including a minimum of one to two years' practical experience in the support of multiple technology platforms and familiarity with Windows Server, and basic functions like DHCP, print services, Event Viewer
• A+ Course
• ITIL course
• Preferred: Certification or credit achievements towards Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCPS), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), A+ Certification, ITIL Certification
• Knowledge of current telecommunication technology and Microsoft Server
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Excellent self-motivation skills with a focus on results
• Proficient time management skills
• Superior scheduling abilities
• Preferred: Computer application skills and proven methodology for staying aware of industry trends, especially as it relates to security/virus issues
• Must have a car
• Must be able to lift 30 Lbs

Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education – by 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Job Category: Management & Professionals - Job Code #3932076

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Halton District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the email address provided on the applicants' Apply To Education profile page.

Accommodation:
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness:
The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.