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At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.

 

Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

Genesys IT is seeking an IT Services Specialist to join our AMER team in Toronto. This hands-on L2/L3 role provides advanced technical support and a high-quality employee technology experience across the region, including support for executive leadership. You will resolve escalated technical issues, support modern endpoint and collaboration technologies, mentor junior team members, and help improve service delivery through automation, AI-assisted diagnostics, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As an IT Services Specialist, you will serve as a key technical resource for employees across AMER and an escalation point for issues that cannot be resolved by the Global Helpdesk or junior Desktop Specialists.

You will combine advanced troubleshooting expertise with a customer-first approach, taking ownership of incidents and requests through resolution while partnering with global IT teams when deeper technical expertise is required. You will also contribute to employee onboarding and offboarding, device lifecycle management, documentation, process improvements, and the development of junior team members.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape a modern IT support experience at Genesys. You will work collaboratively across teams, embrace new technologies and AI-enabled support capabilities, and contribute to an environment where we Embrace Empathy, Fly in Formation, and Go Big.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Technical Support

• Serve as an escalation point for complex L2/L3 incidents and requests that cannot be resolved by the Global Helpdesk or junior Desktop Specialists.
• Troubleshoot, configure, maintain, and repair end-user hardware, software, operating systems, printers, peripherals, and network connectivity.
• Deliver hands-on and remote technical support to employees across AMER, including responsive and discreet support for executives and other business-critical users.
• Coordinate with global technical and L4 subject-matter teams on advanced issues while maintaining ownership of follow-up and resolution.
• Diagnose Windows, macOS, mobile device, VPN, TCP/IP connectivity, Microsoft 365, and collaboration technology issues.
• Perform installations, upgrades, maintenance, and repair activities across supported end-user technologies.

Operational Service Delivery

• Manage end-user devices throughout their lifecycle, including provisioning, deployment, support, updates, replacement, and retirement.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including device preparation, account-related activities, equipment collection, and new-hire technology orientation.
• Maintain accurate hardware, software, and asset records within ServiceNow.
• Configure and support iOS and Android mobile devices using Microsoft Intune and related endpoint management technologies.
• Configure, maintain, and support Dell PCs, MacBooks, peripherals, and other approved end-user hardware.
• Support audio, visual, and meeting-room technologies, including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Perform routine administration within ServiceNow, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint within established access and security controls.
• Provide on-site technical support for office activities, equipment moves, workplace changes, and regional IT initiatives.
• Participate in scheduled after-hours or on-call support rotations when required by business needs.
• Process hardware orders and support invoice coding and internal charge-back procedures in accordance with established financial processes.

Team Support and Leadership

• Guide junior Desktop Specialists on troubleshooting approaches, ticket prioritization, escalation, and service standards.
• Support the onboarding, training, and ongoing development of new and junior team members.
• Share technical knowledge and promote consistent use of documented support processes and best practices.
• Provide operational coverage and act as a point of contact when the team manager is unavailable, as assigned.

Compliance, Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Follow applicable corporate controls, information security requirements, quality standards, and established compliance processes, including relevant SOX and ISO requirements.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation for support processes, workflows, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Identify recurring technical issues and recommend improvements to processes, documentation, and service workflows.
• Improve service performance by contributing to reduced mean time to resolution, strong SLA performance, and higher first-time resolution rates.
• Protect confidential and sensitive information by following Genesys security, privacy, access management, and data-handling requirements.
  

AI and Modern Support Enablement

• Use approved AI-assisted diagnostic capabilities, automation, scripts, and virtual-agent technologies to improve troubleshooting and resolution efficiency.
• Evaluate AI-generated recommendations using professional judgement and established security and support procedures.
• Provide feedback that improves knowledge content, automation, and virtual-agent experiences.
• Support modern and zero-touch device provisioning workflows, including Windows Autopilot and Microsoft Intune, in partnership with engineering teams.
• Review endpoint analytics and service data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for proactive support.
• Contribute ideas for responsible automation and AI adoption that improve both employee experience and IT operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Global IT, Information Security, HR, Facilities, and other teams to deliver a consistent employee technology experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across regions and time zones to resolve incidents and support global initiatives.
• Support regional technology deployments, business events, office activities, and other initiatives requiring IT expertise.
• Build trusted relationships with employees and stakeholders by communicating clearly, demonstrating empathy, and taking ownership of service outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bring approximately 4 or more years of relevant IT support experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and network connectivity.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency supporting Windows environments and end-user computing technologies.
• Apply working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of TCP/IP connectivity, VPN technologies, endpoint troubleshooting, and access-related support.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with employees and stakeholders at different levels of an organization.
• Deliver strong customer service while managing technical issues with professionalism, empathy, discretion, and urgency.
• Work independently within established processes while recognizing when escalation or collaboration is required.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and business colleagues across geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrate experience supporting or mentoring less-experienced IT team members.
• Manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail in a service-driven environment.
• Demonstrate curiosity, continuous learning, and an ability to adapt to evolving technologies and support practices.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bring experience supporting macOS and Linux environments.
• Bring experience supporting iOS and Android devices in an enterprise environment.
• Apply experience with ServiceNow or a comparable IT service management platform.
• Apply experience with Jamf or similar Apple device management technologies.
• Demonstrate familiarity with cloud and VoIP business telephony technologies.
• Demonstrate familiarity with IT security, identity, access management, and endpoint security principles.
• Bring experience supporting Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and audio/visual meeting-room technologies.
• Bring experience with hardware procurement, order processing, invoicing, or internal charge-back processes.
• Hold an ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft, or other relevant technical certification.
  

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate a customer-first mindset and take ownership of service outcomes.
• Remain calm, dependable, and solutions-focused when managing urgent or complex technical issues.
• Collaborate openly and support the success and development of colleagues.
• Adapt quickly to emerging technologies, including AI-enabled support and automation.
• Apply a detail-oriented and process-focused approach while continuously looking for opportunities to improve.
• Build trust through empathy, accountability, clear communication, and reliable follow-through.

Work Location and Travel

This position is based in Toronto, Ontario. The role requires the ability to provide hands-on support for workplace technology and other activities that require an on-site IT presence.

Occasional travel within Canada and across the AMER region may be required for in-field support, training, business meetings, office activities, and regional IT initiatives. Participation in scheduled after-hours or on-call support may also be required based on business needs.

 

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.  

$65,800.00 - 86,300.00

Working at Genesys

• AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
• A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
• Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
• Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
• Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.

Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:

• Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.

• A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.


• Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.

• We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.

• After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.

Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.

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About Genesys:

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. Genesys Cloud™ is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.ai. 

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