Government of Canada - Atlantic

information technology (IT) support technician


Pay25.00 / hour
LocationSydney/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44529617

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      Experience

      5 years or more

      On the road

      Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

      Work setting

      • Computer hardware or software retailer/wholesaler
      • Consulting firm
      • General office
      • Private sector

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Give access to computer networks
      • Report on the performance of computer systems and networks
      • Respond to users experiencing difficulties with computer
      • Consult user guides, technical manuals and other documents to research and implement solutions
      • Provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties
      • Collect, organize and maintain a problems and solutions log for use by other technical support analysts
      • Participate in the redesign of applications and other software
      • Supervise other technical support workers in this group
      • Provide business systems, network and Internet support to users in response to identified difficulties
      • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software
      • Perform Web-server backup and recovery operations
      • Provide customer service
      • Manage incidents

      Supervision

      • 1 to 2 people

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • CompTIA Security+ Certification
      • Network+ Certification
      • A+ Certification

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MAC
      • Linux
      • Device drivers
      • Networking software
      • Networking hardware
      • Networking security
      • Intranet
      • Internet
      • Servers
      • Desktop applications
      • File management software
      • Security software
      • Multimedia software
      • Word processing software
      • Mail server software
      • Communication software
      • Image editing software
      • HTML editing software
      • Website creation and management software
      • Web service design
      • Desktop publishing software
      • Database software
      • Mac OS
      • Python
      • Quick Books
      • MS Active Directory
      • JavaScript
      • MS Office
      • MS Windows
      • SQL
      • SharePoint
      • Spreadsheet
      • TCP/IP
      • Wireless networks
      • PHP
      • WordPress

      Area of specialization

      • Project management
      • E-commerce

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Bondable
      • Basic security clearance
      • Confidential security clearance
      • Criminal record check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Own vehicle
      • Vehicle supplied by employer
      • Willing to travel
      • Willing to travel regularly
      • Valid driver's licence
      • Travel expenses paid by employer

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Manual dexterity
      • Attention to detail
      • Sound discrimination
      • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
      • Standing for extended periods
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling

      Own tools/equipment

      • Computer
      • Internet access
      • Cellular phone

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Initiative
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Ability to multitask
      • Time management
      • Honesty

      Benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Gasoline paid
      • Mileage paid

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
      • Transportation provided by employer
      • Parking available
  • About the company

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