Client Support Analyst Full-time Job

Position Summary 

This position provides technical support, troubleshooting and resolving of functional issues relating to the City's end user computing environment including hardware and software. This position provides account management services and support in the administration of all asset management aspects of the corporate hardware and software process. This position also participates in evaluating and deploying new end user hardware and software to ensure it meets departments' business needs and fits into the corporate environment. This position reports to the Technical Support Lead. 

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Provide technical related support to users by accepting and recording all requests, determining the probable resolution to these requests and resolving these requests
• Provide support and troubleshooting for the City's end user hardware and software environments including installation, relocation, and maintenance and network connectivity
• Ensure established service level requirements are met, escalate incidents at risk of breaching service level agreement including any major Incidents to the Technology Support Lead
• Ensure that schedules, orders and timelines are communicated and met for device installation, upgrades and terminations
• Provide account management services including the set-up, change and removal of accounts (login IDs) that provides access to applications and data in the City of Regina environment
• Participate in evaluating new end user hardware and software to ensure it meets departments' business needs and fits into the corporate environment
• Responsible for all tickets assigned ensuring completion of tickets to the satisfaction of the clients
• Maintain Service Desk databases and applications by accurately logging all Incident or Service Request details, troubleshooting steps and final resolution, allocating categorization and prioritization codes
• Manage deployment and recovery of IT equipment and maintain the asset management database, accordingly, deploy pre­packaged software as needed using automated deployment tools
• Perform preventative maintenance including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals and ensuring software updates are completed
• Collaborate with other teams and vendors as necessary to investigate and resolve user problems
• Build and maintain advanced skill set in troubleshooting infrastructure, software and hardware as it relates to the City's environment
• Adherence to internal Cybersecurity prevention protocols and processes
• Maintain Service Desk databases and applications by accurately logging all Incident or Service Request details, troubleshooting steps and final resolution, allocating categorization and prioritization codes
• Manage deployment and recovery of IT equipment and maintain the asset management database, accordingly, deploy pre­packaged software as needed using automated deployment tools
• Perform preventative maintenance including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals and ensuring software updates are completed
• Collaborate with other teams and vendors as necessary to investigate and resolve user problems
• Build and maintain advanced skill set in troubleshooting infrastructure, software and hardware as it relates to the City's environment
• Adherence to internal Cybersecurity prevention protocols and processes

 

Key Qualifications

• Typically, the knowledge, abilities and skills required are obtained through completion of a two-year diploma in Computer Engineering Technology or a university degree in Computer Science, or other related discipline combined with one (1) to two (2) years relevant experience providing technical end user support
• Certification in a Service Desk process methodology, such as ITIL Service Desk is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Service Desk operating environment, methodologies and software
• Knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems and software packages, and a range of diagnostic utilities
• Experience working in an ITIL-driven environment, principles and processes
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, analyze, evaluate and interpret information and make effective recommendations
• Professionally represent the Technology & Digital Innovation Department by applying customer service principles, practices and techniques in communicating policies, procedures and processes
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing demonstrating fluent English language skills with the ability to adapt to diverse communication techniques to evaluate situations, identify problems and exercise sound independent judgement
• Knowledge of cybersecurity prevention techniques and best practices
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and develop solutions to technical problems while under pressure and meeting client expectations and deadlines
• Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations with customers and employees
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic employees and external service providers
• Ability to contribute and work independently within a highly motivated team environment
• Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues is required

 

Working/Other Conditions 

• This position may be required to work irregular shifts and/or be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Must have the ability to lift and carry equipment such as printers, workstations, etc. 
• A valid Class 5 driver's license is considered an asset. 

 

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

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