support technician

support technician Toronto

Merrithew™
Full Time Toronto 48289 - 46160 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Position overview

As part of the Merrithew IT Team, the IT Support Technician will be a team player, willing to handle all support requests with courtesy and professionalism under stressful situations and tight deadlines. You should have an excellent ability to solve problems using your in-depth knowledge of information systems and computing solutions. A successful IT Support Technician will protect our critical systems and assets, provide desk side and remote support to all end users, assist with the installation and configuration of new hardware and software, provide user training, and assist with the documentation of internal procedures based on industry best practices. This entry level position is a great opportunity for an IT Support Technician looking to grow and be part of a progressive team.

Major responsibilities

  • Serving as the first point of contact for IT support within the organization both in person and remote
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining software and hardware components of computer and network systems
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting software, hardware and network connectivity issues
  • Troubleshooting and replacing damaged computer and network components
  • Assisting with the configuration and maintenance of networked computer systems, including hardware and software
  • Provide end user orientation and training based on company standards and guidelines
  • Assist with the implementation and enforcement of security systems and measures including MFA to safeguard the corporate network and data, password policies, antivirus/antimalware software, wireless security, etc.
  • Assist with the monitoring of the data center health using existing management tools, review logs and respond to issues as they arise
  • Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems including backups, to anticipate potential problems and take action to solve them before they impact users
  • Assist with server administration and maintenance tasks including user/group creation/update, security permissions, group policies, print services, etc.
  • Work as a member of the IT Team to maintain internal infrastructure including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, laptop and desktop computers, Mac computers, printers, VoIP phones, etc.
  • Assist with the documentation of processes and procedures pertaining to hardware, software and systems maintenance
  • Prepare step by step guides for users to follow when system changes are introduced
  • Work as a member of the IT Team to provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive technical support to internal staff
  • Any other IT related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Skills and qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science or relevant disciplines
  • IT professional certification(s) from Microsoft and VMware preferred
  • Proven work experience with Microsoft Active Directory, including user/group security permissions, group policies, print services
  • Proven work experience with Microsoft 365 cloud based services, including Exchange Online and Teams
  • Proven work experience with VMware vSphere virtualization technologies
  • Proven work experience with network security hardware and software technologies, including firewalls, anti-virus and anti-malware solutions, email and wireless security
  • Knowledge of Windows and Mac integration
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent time management skills, detail-oriented and focused
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects at one time
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and deadlines
  • Desire to work in a collaborative environment with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Additional requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Some travel required between our Yonge and Eglinton and Scarborough locations (must have own transportation)
  • Must be flexible to occasionally work outside of regular business hours to ensure systems security and functionality


Please note

  • Note to Recruiters : Thank you for your interest, but please do not contact us
  • At the present time, we will only consider those applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada
  • A complete job description will be provided upon request

Merrithew® is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please indicate so by notifying Human Resources.

About Merrithew®

Merrithew, Leaders in Mindful Movement™, was co-founded by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew in 1988. For over 30 years they have been dedicated to enriching the lives of others by providing responsible exercise modalities and innovative fitness brands across the globe. Merrithew’s premier Pilates brand, STOTT PILATES®, delivers best-in class Pilates education and media to everyone from avid exercisers, elite athletes, and pre/post-natal clients, to rehab and fitness professionals, and is used by studios worldwide.

Other high-end Merrithew fitness brands include ZEN•GA®, Total Barre®, CORE™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training™ and Halo® Training. Merrithew has trained over 65,000 students in over 135 countries. Merrithew’s Media Division (MMD) produces print and video-based content for professional and consumer markets.

About Merrithew™

CEO: Lindsay G. Merrithew
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.merrithew.com
Year Founded: 1988

support technician
Merrithew™

www.merrithew.com
Toronto, Canada
Lindsay G. Merrithew
$25 to $50 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Beauty & Wellness
1988
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