IT Technician

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

The IT Technician at Ubisoft Winnipeg will provide support services on-site and remote to all
departments within the Winnipeg & partnership studios and teams. They will be part of the IT
team that will provide support services which include and are not limited to managing and
ensuring continuity of all hardware and software, on-premises and cloud tools, and events on and off-site. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to tackle complex challenges while
maintaining the flexibility to address fundamental studio needs and processes.

They are also the first contact for support and must be ready to resolve issues that range from simple to complex problems with a sense of urgency, provide training and consultation, plan and develop strategies for hardware & software upgrades, and be able to prioritize objectives and tasks based on established priority levels. The gaming industry quickly evolves, and the successful candidate must be aware of the current technology trends.

The daily life of an IT Technician at Ubisoft Winnipeg :

• Administer, support, and troubleshoot studio hardware (desktop, laptop, monitor, printer, etc), software and network operating systems.
• Provide support for on-site and remote employees.
• Provide front line support for employees.
• Collaborate with experienced World-Wide IT teams for knowledge sharing and personal skills development.
• Perform and manage shipping of hardware as required by the business.
• Create and Manage users, computer accounts and their access to network resources in
• Active Directory.
• Deploy Microsoft operating systems and packages remotely using Microsoft Endpoint
• Manager (formerly SCCM) tools.
• Install PC hardware components such as graphics cards, RAM, SSDs, and hard drives as part of the PC deployment process.
• Manage, maintain, and upgrade servers as required by production needs.
• Apply security best practices for workstations (ex. disk encryption, update deployment, etc.).
• Configure and support multimedia equipment in conference rooms with video conferencing and stage systems (ex. sound and lighting consoles, video capture, streaming).
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of hardware, software, and technology resources.
• Maintain and provide services from the IT Store.
• Organize and plan IT storage space and work area.
• Monitor and maintain technology systems for maximum user support.
• Train the team and make recommendations on existing technologies.
• Research and make recommendations for purchasing technology resources.
• Support the teams during relocations and various events (training, marketing, etc.).
• Liaise with external suppliers on equipment repairs.
• Update the knowledge base with newly diagnosed problems and configuration procedures.
• Coordinate with UBISOFT Global Network Services (GNS) for 24/7 IT business continuity.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Technician with minimum 1-2 years’ experience in user support (computer populations of 50 – 200+ users)
• University or college diploma in networking or related IT or technology education.
• In-depth technical experience with PCs, Laptops and Servers
• Knowledge of an automated deployment system, MEM/SCCM, AD, OSD, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Office365 Suite
• Knowledge of the TCP/IP communication protocols, Active Directory, and latest PC and GPU boards
• Knowledge of different types of network equipment (switches, routers, network configurations)
• Knowledge of support software and remote access systems (VPN, RDP)
• Knowledge of scripts is an asset (batch files, VBScript) (asset)
• Familiarity of SharePoint concepts and tools (asset)
• Knowledge of creative software (Adobe Suite, Autodesk products, Visual Studio, etc.) (asset)
• Knowledge of Mac and Linux operating systems (asset)
• Knowledge gaming console and mobile devices (asset)
• A+, ITIL V4, and MS 365 Fundamentals certification (asset)

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

Our talent acquisition specialist, will analyze your application. Please send us your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills.

We look forward to reading your application ! 😊