Support Services Representative

POSITION:            Support Services Representative
REPORTS TO:       Manager, Support Services
DEPARTMENT:     Information Technology Services (ITS)
LOCATION:            North Bay
REFERENCE:         800-132-27
SALARY:                $76,960 - $90,532

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Support Services Representative is a team-oriented problem solver with a focus on excellent customer service.  This position is responsible for providing first line (tier 1) Support Services support to Ontario Northland employees and its customers on a variety of supported technologies and Corporate Services inquiries.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of the ONTC Support Services to answer live calls, respond to emails, and work with employees in person to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution to end user issues.
• Provide first contact call resolution for requests and incidents where possible within scope of Support Services responsibilities.
• Take ownership of requests and incidents to ensure end-to-end support processes are followed, including incident investigation, diagnosis, resolution and closure.
• Provide technical support to employees and customers and respond to various Corporate Services inquires and ensure proper escalations as required.
• Manage end-user accounts, permissions, access rights, storage allocations in accordance with ITS policies and procedures.
• Expected to carry on a relationship with ITS vendors and service providers for ongoing support or troubleshooting of services.
• Promote and enforce IT policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College diploma in Technology, Business, or a related field
• MCP, ITIL, Six Sigma, Lean, ISO 20000, and/or COBIT certifications are preferred
• 1-2 years of customer service and/or computer technology related experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft environments and products, including Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, Project Server, SQL, Exchange, SCCM, and WSUS
• Experience managing user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate, diagnose, resolve, and close incidents
• Exceptional customer service skills with a commitment to providing timely and effective support
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Detail-oriented with the ability to gather information, ask clarifying questions, and accurately assess issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Valid Class G Driver's License

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: September 21, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
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