Colliers Project Leaders Hiring for IT Student – 4 months at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Our commitment to realizing our clients’ vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 15,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

We are currently looking for an Information Technology Student to join our Information Systems and Technology team in our Ottawa office for the upcoming Fall Semester. This role will be a 4 month term, from September – December. Our ideal candidate is a student in the final phases of a computer-related degree program or community college computer technical program, however, we also welcome new graduates to apply!

The IT Summer Student works as a member of the IT Helpdesk team and reports to the Team Manager IT Systems Administration. They are primarily responsible for assisting in the day-to-day IT technical support provided to Colliers Project Leader employees and for carrying out general IT-related office administration duties. This position offers a learning opportunity to become familiar with state-of-the-art IT tools in an on-premises/cloud hybrid environment using Microsoft and other management systems. It will require strong organizational and communication skills, above-average computer skills, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:
Perform typical IT support tasks such as PC repair, software installation, and software configuration under the direction of HelpDesk and System Administration personnel

Conduct data entry and data verification related to IT records management

Assist the HelpDesk personnel in their daily tasks as directed

Assist company employees with technology-related issues and requests

Maintain inventory records of installed software and hardware

Perform other assigned IT-related duties as required

Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s degree, community college degree, or certification in a computer-related program

Experience installing and configuring PC and laptop hardware and software

Sound knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) products

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and related network services

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, SCCM, and Intune is an asset.

Interpersonal Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated with a positive attitude

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end-users

Friendly, personable, and able to build harmonious working relationships

Colliers Quality Assurance Responsibilities

The employee is responsible to ensure they comply with our Company’s ISO-registered Quality Management System (QMS)

Champion and support continuous improvement aspects of the QMS

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What you can expect:
An opportunity to truly impact our communities

A flexible work environment

A comprehensive onboarding experience

Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program

An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences

And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.