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Helpdesk Support Specialist - Part Time

Oakville, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 12, 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 specialist will handle front-line help desk tickets, perform Level 1 troubleshooting for Windows and Apple devices, and manage hardware inventory. Additionally, they will assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including account setup and equipment logistics.

Job details

OPPORTUNITY: HELPDESK SUPPORT SPECIALIST - OAKVILLE - APPROX 16HRS/WEEK 20-24$/hour Position Summary: We are seeking a reliable and service-oriented Helpdesk Support Specialist to support our Technical Support Lead and 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. Who You Are: Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Comfortable working in a structured support environment Calm and professional when handling support requests Able to manage multiple priorities efficiently Willing to assist with hands-on physical tasks (unboxing, labeling, packing devices) What You Will Be Doing Every Day: 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 Lead Device & Asset Management Configure and prepare iPads and Lenovo Windows laptops for deployment Assist with imaging, software installation, and device setup Ship, receive, track, and reconcile hardware inventory Maintain accurate IT asset records Onboarding & Offboarding Support Assist with Microsoft 365 account setup and deactivation Prepare devices and coordinate shipment for new hires Process returned equipment from departing employees Ensure access removal and asset reconciliation are completed accurately Administrative & Operational Support Document common issues and basic procedures Help maintain organized inventory and supply levels Support ticket updates and internal reporting as needed What You Bring to the Table: Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required; French is an asset) Comfortable supporting Apple iPads and Windows laptops Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, 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 Why Join Encore? Work closely with an experienced Technical Support Lead Gain hands-on experience across device management and Microsoft 365 environments Be part of a collaborative and fast-paced organization Opportunity for growth as the IT function evolves

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools and hardware support. Previous help desk experience and knowledge of ticketing systems are considered assets for this role.