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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealth Services.ca

Job Summary
The Computer Support Specialist provides front line analytical IT, security support in a complex, fast-paced health care environment. The position reports to the Regional Manager of Customer Service, Healthcare Technology and Data Management (HTDM) and assists with the HTDM Service Desk, a central point of contact on a day-to-day basis between Eastern Health end users and technical support staff.

As a Computer Support Specialist, you will exercise substantial judgment and autonomy to address and prioritize requests each day received through direct calls, voicemail, email submissions, self-serve portal, fax and walk-ups. Responsibilities include identifying and analyzing computer support, hardware and application problems and recommending/implementing solutions; assessing various end user requests and determining hardware/software requirements for desktop users; providing desktop and network support to multiple departments (mangers and staff) across multiple geographically dispersed sites; consulting with end users and vendors to evaluate systematic issues with computer hardware/software and providing appropriate solutions to meet end user requirements via the use of remote support software; installing and testing vendor supplied software programs and modifying default configurations to meet end user and organizational requirements; educating and orienting end users on the proper use of hardware and software; maintaining a wide range of desktop operating systems and various applications; installing network and local printers on desktop computers with the use of remote support software; and other related duties as required.

This position will be located in the Eastern Zone.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly moves/lifts objects 10 - 25 lbs., and occasionally may require the lifting of monitors and computer equipment up to 40 lbs. while working in awkward/confined spaces.
Constantly performs fine finger/precision work while sitting for extended periods of time when using a computer.
Constantly requires visual concentration to read computer monitors, repair and/or install equipment.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized (approved) College with a two-year or three-year program in Information Technology/Computer Support or a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree is required.
Successful completion of the Comp TIA's A+ Certification OR MCSE Certification is required.
Minimum of two years of experience within the last four working in Information Technology is required.
Current working knowledge of TCP/IP Networking is required.
Experience with security protocols, secure communications and network-based service deployment and management is an asset.
Experience in the planning, deployment and support of information technology in a health care environment is an asset.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical, communication and organization skills and be able to work independently in a client focused environment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.