About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

 

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

 

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

About the team

As a member of our IT Services team, you will provide superior support to our employees to ensure they have effective use of their computer, software and network. You will be responsible for providing support for hardware, software and application support and assist the team ongoing projects.

Location

This is an on-site position. You must be in the Ottawa, Canada office, five days a week.

Term Duration

This is a full-time, 12-month position, starting January 2027.

 

Co-op / Intern Eligibility

This position is open to co-ops and interns. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in full-time education or be a recent/upcoming graduate within 12 months of the placement end date.

Compensation range

$19.46 - $28.55 hourly rate. The final offer within this range will reflect the candidate’s skills, year of education, and experience.

What you will do

• Provide responsive and friendly telephone, face-to-face and online support to Kinaxis end-users who are distributed globally
• Work from a queue of tickets logged against systems/services supported by Kinaxis Corporate IT, staying within our SLA
• Ensure proper escalation occurs for unresolved issues
• Install and configure software and hardware for end users and the IT infrastructure
• Assist in testing systems both developed in-house and hosted in the cloud
• Provide guidance and best practices on IT services to end users
• Assist the team in the set-up, testing of multiple workstations
• Asset Management to help the team maintain accurate information of IT assets
• Create user accounts and manage access control based on company policies
• Occasionally interact with third party providers from a hardware warrantee perspective
• Must be onsite to support Kinaxis’ current and new headquarters in Kanata West
• May perform additional projects upon request

 

What we are looking for

• College diploma in a related discipline and 1+ years relevant experience in a customer-focused environment working with global end users
• Strong knowledge supporting hardware and OS issues (macOS and Windows 10&11), Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, and BitLocker.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory Users and Computers
• Basic knowledge of ticket handling software
• Familiarity with End-Point management tool to provide support remotely
• Ability to effectively work as a team while delivering and supporting IT solutions to global resources while being managed remotely
• Ability to work independently and remotely within a team environment and effectively follow direction and procedures
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work on concurrent tasks
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to global users
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self motivated
• Ability to adapt rapidly to dynamic and changing environments

 

Things that would definitely help

• Cisco or Microsoft certifications
• TCP/IP, VPN, remote access, VOIP protocols using Teams, (basic switching and routing skills)
• Knowledge of troubleshooting mobile devices (android or iOS)
• Any familiarity with applications like: ServiceNow, Okta, Salesforce, Windows Hello for Business, Intune and Autopilot
• Ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.