Service Desk Analyst (14-Month Contract)

Stikeman Elliott LLP•Toronto, ON

13d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, makes it ideal for commuters. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talent. We’re looking for a Service Desk Analyst to join our dynamic, talented, and friendly team in Toronto. In this first-level technical support role you’ll respond to end-user phone, email and in-person requests. You’ll be passionate about delivering exceptional client service and knowledgeable across a broad range of business applications and technologies. If you are a customer service-oriented Service Desk Analyst with a strong understanding of software and hardware solutions, this is the role for you! Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-call when needed.

Requirements

Strong and confident communicator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to pivot and change direction as needed
Problem solving mindset with the ability to use good judgment when balancing competing priorities
Ability to think logically and work well under pressure
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks
Team player who can work with a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to lift heavy computer equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
2+ years of experience in providing technical service desk support in a professional services environment
Excellent understanding of Windows 11 Microsoft operating system and Microsoft 365 applications
Experienced with setting up computer workstations with devices such as docking stations, printers, monitors, and cabling
Solid technical understanding of networking components such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
Experience with managing users in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Experienced with troubleshooting desktop and laptop hardware components
Experience with remote access technologies such as VPN and Citrix
Experience with using ServiceNow as a ticketing system

Nice To Haves

French is as an Asset
Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Information Technology or a related field is an asset
Experience with using MECM and Microsoft Intune is an asset
MCSE and/or ITIL Foundations certifications are an asset

Responsibilities

Provide first-level office-wide support, with accountability for resolving end-user technical queries
Respond to incoming telephone calls and emails related to technical issues or requests
Prioritize escalations by problem severity and business impact
Collaborate with other technical departments to troubleshoot incidents
Record, monitor and manage incidents and service requests in the ticketing system
Escalate unresolved issues to relevant IT groups
Monitor system generated service alerts and escalate to second-level support, when required
Contribute to firm policies, procedures, and service standards
Actively seek opportunities for service improvement, recognizing the needs and expectations of end users
Be available for on-call support during off hours and holidays