IT Technician
at Vancouver Aboriginal Child Family Services Society
Vancouver, BC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 10 Nov, 2024 | USD 69760 Annual | 10 Aug, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Discretion,Collaboration,Discrimination,Computer Science,Servers,Comptia Network+,User Requirements,Membership,Android,Communication Skills,Business Analysis,Information Technology,Training,Ccna,Government,Access,Collaborative Environment | No | No |
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Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Information Technology (IT) Technician plays a key role in setting up and maintaining local and wide area networks for cross-programs service requests, ensuring efficient and responsive service delivery. This position requires familiarity with new configurations, hardware/software upgrades, providing technical support to staff, and troubleshooting computer related and phone issues. Some training for end-users may be required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- Related IT Certifications in Office 365 and Comptia Network+ or higher such as CCNA.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant and related experience in a technical support role including:
- Windows OS, Android, iOS, PowerShell, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Suite, Windows Server, Active Directory, Sophos Central, Veeam, Zoom, MS Teams, and Putty.
- Laptop, desktop, office phone, cellphone, and peripherals.
Preferred:
- Certification in project management, related IT Certifications and/or business analysis.
- Experience in non-profit sector, government or related environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience in the computer and network industry.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Experienced and trained in LAN/WAN technologies, servers, cabling standards.
- Understanding of network security policies and procedures.
- Has knowledge of privacy requirements and maintains a high level of integrity, tact and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to recognize end user requirements.
- Ability to organize workload, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-orientated collaborative environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task or work on several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to type 50 wpm.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires the incumbent to be available in the office and travel between the VACFSS sites.
- This position will require the ability to work flexible hours to meet the projected objectives. Evening and weekend work may be required.
- Criminal Record Check, a valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to a safe, reliable vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the IT Coordinator assists with the planning, administration, monitoring and auditing of software licenses and related documentation.
- Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with software licensing agreements.
- Responds to support requests related to licenses, user access, and onboarding and offboarding of users.
- Assist with managing access rights for users to internal and external systems. Creates and deactivates application accounts for incoming and outgoing users.
- Supports identification of operational issues and provides options and recommendations for resolution and/or optimization.
- Provide users with new hardware and software tools, performing system maintenance work and supports infrastructure projects as needed.
- Monitors and manages the telephone systems ensuring optimum performance with minimal interruptions to operations.
- Monitors and manages system security ensuring lost or corrupted software and data is recoverable with minimal disruption to VACFSS operations and ensuring system back-ups are performed accordingly.
- Assists with identifying and developing automations to support process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Identifies patterns of common user support issues and assists with identifying solutions through system changes or training.
- Works closely with the IT Coordinator to ensure appropriate user training is coordinated when deploying new systems, tools or processes.
- Document IT processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for reference and training purposes.
- Assists with the launch of new and updated systems, tools, technologies, and processes.
- Assists in IT set up for training, meetings, events held by the agency.
- Ensures continuous learning and knowledge sharing regarding infrastructure technologies and technology tools specific to the organization
A comprehensive position profile will be available at the time of interview.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT - Hardware / Telecom / Technical Staff / Support
Technician
Diploma
Computer Science, Information Technology, Technology
Proficient
1
Vancouver, BC, Canada