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Helpdesk Support Specialist

Oakville, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 10, 2026
1 position

$20–$24 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 16 hours per week

Job summary

The role involves providing front-line technical support, including ticket triage, troubleshooting Windows and iPad devices, and managing hardware logistics. Additionally, the specialist will assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including account management and asset reconciliation.

Job details

POSITION DESCRIPTION ROLE: Director, Client Technology & Data Solutions TYPE: Part-Time (Approx. 16 Hours/Week) LOCATION: Oakville RATE: $20-$24 per hour ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a service-oriented Helpdesk Support Specialist to support our Technical Support Team and the broader IT operations. This role focuses on front-line ticket triage, device preparation and logistics, Windows laptop and iPad support, and assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding processes. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping day-to-day technical operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone building their IT career who enjoys hands-on technical support and operational coordination. What You’ll Do Front-Line Help Desk Support Respond to inbound help desk tickets, phone calls, and email requests. Perform Level 1 troubleshooting for Windows laptops, iPads, and Microsoft 365 tools. Escalate more complex issues to the Technical Support Staff. Device & Asset Management Configure and prepare iPads and Windows laptops for deployment. Assist with imaging, software installation, and device setup. Ship, receive, track, and reconcile hardware inventory. Onboarding & Offboarding Support Assist with Microsoft 365 account setup and deactivation. Prepare devices and coordinate shipment for new hires and returned equipment from departing employees. Ensure access removal and asset reconciliation are completed accurately. Administrative & Operational Support Document common issues and procedures. Support ticket updates and internal reporting as needed. What You Bring Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented. Calm and professional when handling support requests. Able to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Willing to assist with hands-on physical tasks, including unboxing and packing devices. Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required; French is an asset). Comfortable supporting iPads and Windows laptops. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Strong time management and customer service mindset. Nice to Have Previous help desk or customer support experience. Experience with ticketing systems (Zendesk or similar). Exposure to Microsoft 365 administration or Intune. Interest in growing within IT support or systems administration.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills with a customer service mindset. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools and the ability to perform hands-on physical tasks related to hardware deployment are required.