Information Technology Summer Student - Jobs in Essex, Ontario, N8M1Y6

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Information Technology Summer StudentDepartment: Information TechnologyPosition Type: Student, Full-time (35 hrs./week)Location: Essex, OntarioPosting #: COE-05-25Posting Opening Date: Janaury 16, 2025Postng Closing Date: February 23, 2025Who We Are:The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government providing programs and services to a population of approximately 192,000 residents. The County also provides some shared services with the City of Windsor, reaching approximately 420,000 residents regionally.The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and most southern County; surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. As one of Ontario’s best kept secrets, Essex County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of the City of Windsor and are just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan. The Corporation offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a work-life balance program and participation in the OMERS pension plan.In A Nutshell:Reporting to the Manager, Information Technology, this position fulfills a facilitation/coordination role for the IT department. Day in the Life:

• Assign with the research of moving to the cloud including Office 365 and exchange.
• Assist with the implementation of a new IT Ticketing System.
• Provide technical support to end users
• Install, configure, analyze and support all desktop software and associated hardware and accurately identify and resolve problems with respect to desktop hardware, software or desktop connectivity issues.Apply diagnostic utilities and techniques to aid in troubleshooting; solving or referring as appropriate
• Access software updates, drivers, and knowledge bases to aid in troubleshooting and identify new opportunities for efficiencies
• Identify and develop options for end user improvements
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on workstations, printers and peripherals.

What We Are Looking For:

• Understanding of requirements gathering, business processes, networks, Microsoft applications, hardware and security.
• Must have proven oral and written skills
• Proficiency in and comprehensive knowledge of various Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office (including Office 365), Adobe products, and various other applications.
• Valid Driver license

Application Process:Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.The County of Essex, embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves.We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through hr@countyofessex.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.Powered by JazzHR