Job Description

Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that\xe2\x80\x99s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:*Please note: this is a 6-month contract opportunity*The role:As a Service Desk Analyst (SDA) at Meridian, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a vital member of a highly talented, customer focused and enthusiastic service desk team who are the first point-of-contact for end users. The SDA provides day-to-day administrative and tier 1 -2 support to users of both hardware, software systems, and applications.The SDA is skilled in customer service; interpersonal, written and oral communication; balancing, prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks. The SDA is able to work collaboratively in teams; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; build and maintain strong relationships across the business; problem solve; and be able to understand customer needs. This role interacts with will position levels and will be part of the after hour support rotation.Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Provide 1st and 2nd level incident and request resolution at first call resolution (FCR) when possible
• Provide an accurate and timely audit trail of all incidents and requests through our ticketing tool so that trends and patterns may be identified and considered by the Manager, Service Desk
• Research and resolve incidents within the scope of the role and within prescribed timelines, escalating to Senior Service Desk Analyst or Tier 3 colleagues as appropriate
• Possesses an understanding of all technologies and business solutions at Meridian in order to be able to resolve issues and incidents within scope of role
• Recommend and assist with implementing process and service improvements
• Adhere to processes and service level agreements

Service Centric

• Identify opportunities and recommend technology solutions that are mutually beneficial to our internal customers and Technology Services
• Resolve outstanding issues relating to technical issues, problems, incidents and requests within the scope of the role, minimizing interruptions and impacts to Member Service
• Provide the highest level of quality service to all users through a conscious focus on call ownership and effective follow-up (when applicable)
• Manage users expectations including providing timely responses to all concerns when applicable, or involving other resource support to bring matters to resolution as soon as possible
• Maintain records of correspondence received and actions taken so that trending and pattern analysis may be performed in an effort to proactively identify solutions to recurring problems.
• Triage issues by gathering the right information and routing the incident to the correct support team
• Maintain integrity of User Information in Active Directory and ServiceNow
• Remain informed of and educated on systems supported by Meridian IT with the goal of providing an increased level of FCR to Meridian Employees
• Assist Senior Service Desk Analysts and Tier 3 Technical support team if called upon

Partner Orientation

• Initiates opportunities for collaboration and maintains productive relationships within the team and with the business to achieve shared goals
• Key Relationships for this role are with the following groups: Meridian Employees, Contact Center, Senior Service Desk Analysts, Tier 3 Support Teams

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Service oriented and customer focused \xe2\x80\x93 able to develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and peer partners
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with others (both written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Organized with ability to quickly prioritize and effectively handle critical issues as they occur or a number of competing priorities; move with agility from one task to another
• Seeks creative ways to get results; not bound by the limitations of conventional wisdom; find inventive, imaginative and resourceful ways to solve problems or create opportunities
• Works well in a fluid environment; remaining flexible as situations change; is innovative and open to new ideas and ways of doing things
• Utilize industry recognized methodologies: ITIL and COBIT within the scope of the role
• Able to act with confidence in their area of expertise; with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
• Broad understanding of business solutions in use at Meridian
• Possesses an understanding of Remote Connectivity
• Strong working experience in web based products and web browsers
• Ability and willingness to work for extended periods, non-business hours, weekends and holidays as required

Office Location: Toronto OR St. Catharines Corporate OfficeMeridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.What\'s in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
• You\'ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• This isn\'t your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1#LI-HYBRIDSkills : Business Acumen: Some Knowledge
Active Listening: Advanced
Collaboration: Intermediate
Networking: Some Knowledge
Critical thinking: Intermediate
Customer Focus: IntermediateBehaviors : Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupMotivation : Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEducation : Diploma

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