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LOCATION: Guelph, Ontario (Hybrid role)
SUMMARY:
The IT Helpdesk Manager, reporting into the Director IT Operations, is responsible for effectively managing end-user expectations, setting the organizational standard for IT support engagement, and serving as a communication channel between Team Members and the IT organization.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Effectively manage, develop, and train the Helpdesk team.
– Ensure that all processes used by the service desk are thoroughly documented, continuously audited, and improved.
– Conduct and share results from service and operation performance reviews.
– Promote the service desk with senior management and work to ensure that its business value is understood.
– Coordinate and manage all relevant stakeholders, including the Helpdesk team, Team Members, and other teams that involved in the Helpdesk operations.
– Manage the cost of running the Helpdesk operation.
– Monitor ticket volume and performance metrics while supporting the team in exceeding expectations, including corrective action if necessary.
– Establish and implement ITIL standards.
– Escalation and resolution of software issues to the information systems/development team.
– Escalation and resolution of third-party software or systems issues by the support team.
– Collect feedback to determine patterns and issues to find resolutions or provide the Team Member FAQ to ease in troubleshooting.
– Develop and maintain a technical support and knowledge base.
– Maintain departmental staffing by recruiting, selecting, training and developing personal growth opportunities.
– Conduct regular check-ins with all direct reports to monitor performance, track progress on the completion of work duties and responsibilities and discuss successes and challenges.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education
– Minimum five years of professional or technical experience in IT with a strong background in all aspects of customer service.
Experience
– Minimum two years of management experience that demonstrates proficiency in leadership techniques and management of resources.
– Hands-on experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft 365.
– Demonstrated experience (use, administration, and configuration/development) with ServiceNow ITSM platform.
– Experience with computer security systems, password, networking and file protection protocols.
Skills & Abilities
– Ability to balance and plan the short-term actions of the team to meet SLAs and service growth.
– Knowledge and demonstrable understanding of best practices for service management.
– Strong communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.
– Ability to communicate and give instructions to a non-technical audience.
– Customer-service oriented with a problem-solving attitude.
– Time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
– Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US BECAUSE:
The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with!
OUR CORE VALUES:
People First
Exceed Expectations
(HIT) Honesty, Integrity, Trust
Be Passionate and Caring
Continuously Improve
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
Competitive Pay
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Potential for Career Growth
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays & Time Off
A Sense of Community
Great Hearts & Minds Scholarship Program
Gateway Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gateway Services Inc. and our brands are committed to providing accessible employment practices and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are our greatest asset and each employee's cultural differences, life experiences, self-expression, and unique capabilities are what build our company culture and success. If you require accommodation due to disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].
