Service Desk Technician

Simfront Simulation Systems Corporation

Simfront Simulation Systems Corporation

Software Engineering

Ottawa, ON, Canada

USD 50k-55k / year + Equity

Posted on May 10, 2026
Position Overview

We are looking for a Service Desk Technician L1 to join our IT team and provide Tier 1 technical support to internal users. In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for employees requiring technical assistance and will support a variety of hardware, software, and Microsoft 365-related issues in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, customer support, and continuous learning while building hands-on experience within a growing IT team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier 1 technical support to internal customers for hardware, software, and system-related issues
  • Perform hardware and software configuration, support, and troubleshooting
  • Provide support for Adobe, Autodesk, Chrome, and Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Adhere to cybersecurity best practices in daily support activities
  • Maintain a basic understanding of networking and cabling
  • Support workstation lifecycle management including coordination with OEM support vendors
  • Identify, research, and resolve technical issues of moderate complexity
  • Take ownership of service requests and ensure satisfactory resolution
  • Escalate issues internally and externally when required
  • Coordinate with team members and departments to resolve technical problems
  • Respond to telephone, email, and in-person support requests
  • Document, track, and monitor open support cases
  • Provide accurate and effective solutions to customer issues
  • Maintain detailed documentation within an ITIL-based ticketing system
  • Maintain hardware and software asset inventory information
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow efficiencies
  • Remain current with industry trends through formal and informal learning
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to travel and work evenings or weekends as required
  • Participate in after-hours on-call support rotation

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma in Information Technology or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of two years of experience as an IT Technician or equivalent experience
  • Experience working with an ITIL-based ticketing system
  • Experience in a Windows Active Directory environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows 10
  • Experience with Microsoft Server Administration (2016 to 2019) is considered an asset
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 is considered an asset
  • Experience with VOIP phone systems is considered an asset
  • Experience supporting smartphones including iPhone and Android devices is considered an asset
  • Experience with Intel-based servers including HP ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge is considered an asset

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to identify straightforward technical issues and apply standard procedures and processes to resolve them
  • Ability to recognize when escalation is required and collaborate with senior team members
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Compensation

$50,000 - $55,000

Position Type

We have 1 full-time permanent position available.



Perks And Benefits

  • Flexible work hours
  • Robust company-paid benefits
  • Generous time off package
  • A balanced approach to work and life
  • Stock purchase plan
  • RRSP program*
  • Work from home options