Associate Systems Analyst (12 month contract)
- Company
- Ontario Teachers
- Location
- Toronto, CA
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-31
Job description
Who you'll work with
In this role, you will be a member of the Technology Services Division, reporting directly to the TSS Manager. As part of the Service Desk team, you will work closely to deliver timely and effective support, while partnering with senior technical specialists who assist with the escalation and resolution of more complex or high‑impact incidents.
You will collaborate daily with both internal and external end users across the organization, providing first‑level technical support and ensuring consistent, professional, and high‑quality service experience. Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset are essential, as you will often serve as the primary point of contact for technology‑related issues and service requests.
Your work will also involve coordinating with other technology teams when incidents require cross‑functional support. This includes exposure to and collaboration across technologies such as Windows operating systems, hardware troubleshooting, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, SCCM, Azure, meeting room technologies (including Crestron and Microsoft Teams), mobile device management, and network troubleshooting. Through this collaboration, you will gain broad technical knowledge and contribute to the smooth operation and continuous improvement of enterprise IT services.
What you'll do
This position requires rotating shifts (between 7am – 5:30pm)
Occasional overtime, after-hours, weekend, or on-call work may be required.
Provide first-level technical support to end-users via phone, email, chat, and in-person interactions.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile device, printing, and connectivity issues.
Log, update, and manage incidents and service requests within the service management system.
Escalate incidents and requests to senior analysts or specialized support teams when required.
Prioritize and manage tickets in accordance with established service levels and procedures.
Install, configure, and support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and meeting room technologies.
Assist users with Microsoft 365 applications and other supported business technologies.
Document troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and knowledge articles as required.
Participate in hardware deployments, equipment refreshes, and technology rollouts.
Provide end-user guidance on technology use and best practices.
Participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Initial intake point for business-critical issues of varying degree
What you'll need
College diploma, university degree, or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in a Service Desk, Desktop Support, or technical support role.
Experience supporting Windows, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, and collaboration tools.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Experience with Active Directory and Microsoft technologies is an asset.
ServiceNow experience is an asset.
ITIL Foundation certification is an asset.