IT Support Technician / IT Help Desk - H/F

IT Technical Services at Baycrest
Information Technology – Technician, Help Desk
Posting Number: 9613
Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (12 month contract)
Shift Type: Days
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70hrs, 7hrs/shift
Date Posted: 3rd February 2026
Internal Posting Closing Date: February 10, 2026

Baycrest is a global leader in senior’s residential living, health care, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging. One of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, and an academic health science centre fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest provides an exemplary care experience for older persons combined with an extensive clinical training program for students and established healthcare professionals. Through its commercial and consulting arms, Baycrest is providing its sought-after expertise and innovations to other health care and senior living organizations, both in Canada and internationally.

As an IT Help Desk Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and support to end-users, ensuring smooth operations and resolving various hardware, software, and network related issues. Image and deploy new computers to ensure standardized configurations and a smooth onboarding experience for new users.

• Resolving common hardware, software, and network issues to deliver effective technical support to end-users via email, phone, and in person
• New system deployment & Auditing of hardware inventory
• Software deployments
• Account Creations and Management: Facilitate new account creations in Microsoft Exchange, M365/Azure, and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Utilize the Help Desk ticketing system to log and manage support requests, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation
• Student in Computer Technology programs in Ontario Colleges
• Ability to work with desktop and laptop computers in a support role.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Desktop O/S (Win 10/11)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office/M365
• Ability to work in command-line environments (PowerShell) is an asset.
• Will be required to move computer equipment weighing up to 20kg.
• Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues to address complex technical challenges
• Exceptional customer service, technical skills, and analytical abilities

Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.

Vacation
Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health & Dental Benefits
Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at Voir email sur jobs-ca.silkroad.com.