Junior IT Operations Administrator

Hootsuite
Vancouver +1 more
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with foundational IT experience who seek hands-on exposure to identity management, endpoint workflows, and AI tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1 year of Mac troubleshooting experience and eagerness to learn identity and access concepts
    — “1 year of experience troubleshooting basic to advanced Mac problems
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, agile environments and enjoy rotating through platform exposure
    — “Rotate through structured, mentored exposure to core platforms
  • Candidates who are proactive in solving problems and helping customers adopt new technologies like AI tools
    — “Support Hootsuite’s AI enablement: assist with provisioning and supporting AI tools

Things to consider

  • In-office presence is required despite some flexibility in location between Vancouver and Toronto
    — “This role is in-person based from either our Vancouver or Toronto Office
  • Candidates must be prepared to perform on-call duties as per the global schedule
    — “Perform on-call duties as needed based on the global schedule

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with both Mac and Windows OS troubleshooting in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience troubleshooting basic to advanced Mac problems
  • Demonstrate your ability to document solutions and follow up with clients to full resolution
    — “Own and resolve tickets in the Helpdesk queue, documenting solutions in the ticketing system
  • Showcase your familiarity with Google Admin and Google Workspace apps in your application materials
    — “Working knowledge and understanding of Google Admin and Google Workspace apps
  • Emphasize your adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and concepts like Active Directory and Jamf
    — “Foundational understanding of, or clear eagerness to learn, identity and access concepts
  • Demonstrate your ability to contribute to team goals and take ownership of your responsibilities
    — “Accountable owner. You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

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What success looks like

  • resolve IT support tickets
  • deploy hardware for users
  • manage hardware procurement and logistics
  • assist in departmental projects
Typical background
1 year of experience in IT support or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SupportHardware DeploymentAsset ManagementIdentity And Access ManagementEndpoint ManagementAgile MethodologiesProblem-solvingCustomer FocusOpen CommunicationCollaboration

Preferred

ACMT CoursePMP CertificationAI Enablement

Stack & domain

TroubleshootingMac ProblemsWindows OS ProblemsGoogle AdminGoogle Workspace AppsIdentity And Access ConceptsEndpoint ManagementIT AutomationAI ToolsAgile EnvironmentProblem-solvingCustomer FocusOpen CommunicationCollaborationTeamworkGrowth MindsetResilienceAdaptabilityACMTIT SupportHardware ProcurementLogisticsAsset ManagementIdentity And SSO BasicsJamf Endpoint WorkflowsAsset Automation

About the role

Original posting from Hootsuite via Greenhouse

We’re looking for a Junior IT Operations Administrator to provide frontline IT support to Hootsuite owls and solve day-to-day technology problems. This is a hybrid role that supports the service desk, deploying hardware while gaining exposure to identity, endpoint management, and IT automation. The Junior IT Operations Administrator will support Hootsuite’s AI transformation, working to enhance how the organization adopts and operationalizes AI tools. This role is in-person based from either our Vancouver or Toronto Office. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Service Operations 

Own and resolve tickets in the Helpdesk queue, documenting solutions in the ticketing system, and following up with clients through to full resolution 

Build, configure, and deploy laptops and peripherals for new and existing users 

Support hardware procurement, logistics, and asset management 

Set up, install, modify, configure, and maintain desk hardware in the office 

Platform & Systems

Create and decommission accounts for new hires, contractors, temps, and exiting employees, following the defined procedures in h connected systems 

Rotate through structured, mentored exposure to core platforms: identity and SSO basics, Jamf endpoint workflows, and asset automation 

Support Hootsuite’s AI enablement: assist with provisioning and supporting AI tools, and help owls adopt them effectively 

Assist Infrastructure and Systems teammates on platform projects, building hands-on familiarity with the tools behind frontline support 

Create tickets and move work through the agile workflow as it completes 

Ensure team documentation remains current as processes and stakeholder needs change 

Assist in departmental projects that require Helpdesk support and resources

Perform on-call duties as needed based on the global schedule 

Perform other related duties as assigned 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

1 year of experience troubleshooting basic to advanced Mac problems 

Experience troubleshooting Windows OS problems 

Working knowledge and understanding of Google Admin and Google Workspace apps 

Foundational understanding of, or clear eagerness to learn, identity and access concepts (Active Directory, Single Sign On) 

Experience with endpoint management 

ACMT course an asset, as we’re predominantly a Mac shop 

Experience working in an agile environment is considered an asset

Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems

Customer Focus: demonstrates a desire to proactively help and serve internal/external customers meet their needs 

Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding 

Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs 

WHO YOU ARE: 

Solution seeker. You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward, and you don’t wait to be asked. 

Lifelong learner. You have a growth mindset. You’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t. 

Resilient adapter. In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach and a focus on finding the new opportunity. 

Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information. 

Critical challenger. You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result. 

Active communicator. You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively. 

Integrated thinker. You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals. 

Accountable owner. You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes. 

Bar-raiser. You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Dare to go beyond the expected to achieve greatness. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place we soar together by respecting each other's individuality, building trust, and showing up for the team. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

#LI-InOffice

Canada Pay Range For This Role$56,100—$78,700 CAD 

Use of AI in Hiring

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Source: Hootsuite careers (Greenhouse)

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