Help Desk Tier 1 in Saskatoon, SK

Help Desk Tier 1 Job Description

All help desk personnel need excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a customer-friendly attitude and the ability to work in a team environment.

In addition, technicians should have a strong technical understanding of technology, including the various hardware, software and networking systems being supported.

Employer requirements depend on the help desk position level.

Tier 1, an entry-level position, normally requires less than two years of work experience and may require a college diploma.

Typical Duties of a Help Desk Technician

Taking initial telephone or email inquiries and troubleshooting and managing relatively simple hardware, software or network problems

Recognizing and escalating more difficult problems to Tier 2 support

Logging call activity

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Salary for Help Desk Tier 1 in Saskatoon, SK

46795 - 62230

25th percentile

46795

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

56105

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

62230

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

IT Operations Manager

104125

130830

160230

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93345

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63210

74970

83300

Help Desk Tier 2

59535

64680

68355

Desktop Support Analyst

57085

65905

74725

Applications Support Specialist

50960

61250

73990

Mobile Device Support Analyst

51940

59535

76685

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