IT Desktop Support
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Job Summary
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The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Computer Services the IT Desktop Support role is responsible for desktop support relating to the administrative computing needs of the faculty and staff of NSCAD University. This includes designing and implementing support and training programs assisting with the procurement of computer hardware and software and providing administrative support for the Computer Services Department.
What youll do
Responsibilities
- Support the Universitys administrative computing needs including the installation of hardware and software on university-owned equipment for staff and faculty.
- Provide ongoing hardware support and desktop application support for administration on both Windows and MacOS operating systems.
- Develop and maintain procedures and documentation for end user training.
- Implement support systems and process improvements by assessing current situation evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.
- Provide administrative support functions for Computer Services including document management purchasing and expense tracking.
- Provide back-up support to the Director Computer Services and other department members as needed.
What youll need
Qualifications
A Degree or Diploma in computer services and a minimum of 3 years of experience working in IT in a support role is required. A equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered. Knowledge of computer software and hardware in a mixed environment (MacOSX and Windows) is required. Basic networking for desktops laptops and personal devices is required. Experience with minor computer maintenance repairs and upgrades is considered an asset. Experience with data management backup and archival processes is an asset.
A little bit about us
NSCAD University
NSCAD University and Halifax are in Mikmaki on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq Nation. NSCAD University is committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and with the African Nova Scotian communities that have been enriching this region for 400 years. As a small school with three urban campuses and programs across a range of fine arts craft design and media arts NSCAD University is an incubator for talent and an active contributor to the arts scene in Canadas fastest-growing city. Since 1887 NSCAD has been a leader in visual arts education in Canada with distinguished alumni building careers all over the world. This is an exciting time to join us as we have recently welcomed a cohort of 10 BIPOC faculty members who bring valuable perspectives ways of thinking and lived experience to all of our work and as we look forward to a consolidated waterfront campus in 2030.
Are you interested
Work With Us
Applications should be sent via the CareerBeacon website. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV.
The deadline for applications is November 10 2025. We appreciate all applicants however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted. This position is being advertised internally and externally concurrently. Bargaining unit employees for NSGEU Local 82 are given first consideration.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority in this search. NSCAD University is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities including Indigenous persons racialized individuals persons with disabilities women and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We welcome all candidate who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Key Skills
- Mac Os
- Active Directory
- Desktop Support
- Computer Networking
- Mobile Devices
- Windows
- Remote Access Software
- SCCM
- Help Desk
- Operating Systems
- Remedy
- Troubleshooting
