About the Role
Build your career at Humber River Health, a fully digital hospital committed to changing healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. We are seeking a Service Desk Support person to join our Information Systems & Telecommunications team, providing first-level support and innovative customer service by analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving IT issues for hospital staff, physicians, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for all computer and related hardware, application, and telecom requests for IT service and support.
- Resolve technical issues related to servers, computers, printers, computer peripheral devices, and telecommunication devices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, and health information applications.
- Record, categorize, and log requests for service using a central ticket management solution.
- Leverage available tools (SMS, remote support utilities, knowledge base, and other sources of documentation) to resolve incidents efficiently and effectively.
- Transfer and escalate incidents and problems to 2nd/3rd level support resources and follow up with ticket owners to ensure timely resolution.
- Provision, change, and de-provision user accounts in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Provide training to staff and users.
- Develop procedures and provide documentation for staff and user manuals.
- Upgrade existing PC hardware and software.
- Provide technical support to hospital staff during business and after hours by participating in on-call rotation.
- Provide end-user support for the installation and support of applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Technical Service Desk role.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, Microsoft Office 2013, MS Server 2008/12, MS SQL 2008/12, and Citrix Desktop.
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving computer hardware, printer hardware, peripherals, and E-Mail Systems issues.
- A highly developed customer-service orientation.
- Excellent attendance and discipline-free record.
Skills
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Office 2013
- MS Server 2008/12
- MS SQL 2008/12
- Citrix Desktop
- Meditech
- Healthcare information applications
- Computer hardware troubleshooting
- Printer hardware troubleshooting
- Peripheral troubleshooting
- E-Mail Systems troubleshooting
- Local area networks
- Wide area networks
- ITIL Foundation
Location
- Humber River Health – all sites
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-call rotation
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years
Education Level
- University and/or Community College diploma in a health-related or computer technology program
Salary/Compensations
- $67,202.40-$84,055.73
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
About the Company
- Humber River Health is North America’s first fully digital hospital, opened in 2015, serving 850,000 residents in North West Toronto.
- We are committed to changing the hospital, the community, and the world of healthcare through technology and clinical expertise.
- Key initiatives include Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team.
- We are formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
- Our Research Strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection.
- We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
- We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
- We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Equal Opportunity
- Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
- We foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and seniors.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
