At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

The Support Bar Analyst will represent the IT department and addressing level 1 and 2 issues reported by Keywords employees, providing fast resolution to those issues while working on projects to implement new systems or to upgrade existing environment addressing those in person, email, by telephone or redirect the case to the designated team and following it in a prompt, professional and efficient manner.

Responsibilities and Main Tasks

• Acting as the first point of contact to end users for all IT queries / issues
• Tests preparation, build management, mobile devices preparation
• Responding to incoming customer requests via Help Desk Tickets, phone, email and/or chat sessions, and walk-up inquiries
• Troubleshoot user issues on computers, consoles, laptops and mobile devices
• Managing, owning and being responsible for resolving all IT level 1 and 2 support issues
• Redirect and follow level 3 case if needed
• Managing priorities and ensure all issues and projects assigned are completed as per the timelines
• Research and test new technologies/ solutions based on requirements to address future or immediate needs
• Documentation of procedures and incidents
• Inventory management
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development,

• Friendly, supportive, and dynamic work environment
• Base salary starting at $24.00/hr, competitive based on experience
• Extended dental and health care benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.

Privacy Notice

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Experience & Requirements

• Computer Information Systems Tech or other related field of study
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Information Technology

• Working knowledge of server computing, routing, firewalls, phone systems and patching
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Customer service experience, skills and ability to handle pressure situations
• Patient, personable, high energy, dependable demonstrating a positive attitude
• Desire to take ownership of issues – self-starter
• Previous experience working in the Gaming industry is considered an advantage
• Able to commute between our 2 studios in Vancouver, BC