Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
This position will involve working a standard shift pattern of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday at Metrolinxs downtown office locations 20 Bay St 277 Front St and 97 Front St.
Term: 6 months
What will I be doing
- IT Service Desk function providing end user customers as the single point of contact (SPOC) to communicate manage and resolve Information Technology incidents (break/fix) and service requests.
- Configuring testing distributing maintaining and troubleshooting desktop/laptop equipment smartphones printers software and peripherals via SCCM.
- Delivering quality support resolutions directly via telephone email in person chat or remote connect.
- Ensuring process consistency and commitment to customer service excellence for problem resolution.
- Creating technical documentation and publishing to our knowledge base for end user and internal consumption.
- Ensuring all asset and inventory records for laptops desktops printers and other end user devices are updated accurately in our Service Management tool.
- Responsible for supporting Office moves of IT end user equipment and peripherals across all our locations.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Knowledge of the computer science field with particular emphasis on network technology normally attained through completion of a threeyear community college program.
- Qualified for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) A Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations Certified Certified Help Desk Professional preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience and strong skills in:
- Providing excellent customer service and demonstrating exceptional organizational interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Testing configuration implementation and support of desktop & meeting/conference room technologies PCs smartphones peripherals and software telephony (turrets) in a network environment.
- Supporting desktop technologies associated with SPOC service desk demonstrating excellent listening empathy patience and initiative using their resourcefulness strong research skills and problemsolving skills.
- Workstation configuration and support of desktop PCs Windows 10/11 operating system Microsoft Office Suite & Office 365; and applications; Experience with Service Desk applications such as Service Now is preferred.
- Technologies and issues encountered in desktop installation and use.
- Experience troubleshooting VOIP devices such as Cisco Polycom Turret Crestron is an asset.
- Knowledge in the ITIL Incident Problem Request Asset and Change Management Process is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Mobile Device Management technologies (AirWatch Microsoft Intune) is an asset.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at:or email
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send timesensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.