Intact Financial Corporation

IT Technical Advisor II

Intact Financial Corporation$80K — $98K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree, college diploma or equivalent relevant experience
  • 2-3 years experience in end-user services and technology solutions
  • 1 year experience in IT incident and problem management
  • Knowledge of ITIL practices; ITIL v3 certification preferred
  • Strong understanding of networks, platforms, and interdependencies affecting user services
  • Practical knowledge of AI tools for troubleshooting and service innovation
  • Strong customer-service and problem-solving skills with ability to manage high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Assess user and operational needs and recommend tools for effective implementation
  • Manage incidents and service requests, driving issues to resolution
  • Support middleware, complex applications, end-user technologies, and telephony infrastructure
  • Plan, install, configure, and upgrade software components per enterprise standards
  • Coordinate resolver groups during high-priority incidents with clear communication
  • Optimize operations through self-service and event-management improvements
  • Leverage AI tools to identify automation and service improvement opportunities
  • Build partnerships and support senior technicians in various tasks

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with a target payout based on performance
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match of 50%
  • Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed lifetime income
  • Support for various employee journeys, fostering long-term career security
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 80,700 - 98,700 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 10% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role We are seeking a Technical Advisor II to provide specialized technical leadership across end-user services, middleware, complex applications and telephony infrastructure. The role acts as a trusted technical consultant, translating business and user needs into reliable technology solutions while improving service stability, accelerating incident recovery and advancing operational efficiency. What you'll do here:
  • Assess user and operational needs, recommend fit-for-purpose processes and tools, and support effective implementation.
  • Manage incidents, problems, service requests and changes through established service-management and change-control practices, driving issues to full resolution.
  • Support middleware, complex application environments, end-user technologies and telephony infrastructure.
  • Plan, install, configure and upgrade software components in accordance with enterprise standards.
  • Coordinate resolver groups during high-priority incidents, maintaining urgency, clear communication and disciplined follow-through.
  • Advance operational optimization through self-service, event-management improvements, process documentation and knowledge transfer.
  • Apply knowledge of AI tools and capabilities to identify automation, self-service and service-improvement opportunities, while promoting responsible and effective adoption.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships and support senior technicians with onboarding, ordering, projects and workflow coordination.
  • Travel to and work from company locations as operational needs require.
What you bring to the table:
  • University degree, college diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 2 to 3 years of experience supporting end-user services, products and technology solutions.
  • At least 1 year of experience in IT incident and problem management.
  • Working knowledge of ITIL practices; ITIL v3 certification is an asset.
  • Sound understanding of networks, platforms, products, tools and their interdependencies in delivering end-user services.
  • Practical knowledge of AI tools and functions, with the judgement to use them responsibly to support troubleshooting, productivity, knowledge management and service innovation.
  • Strong customer-service, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage expectations and remain methodical under pressure.
  • Demonstrated leadership, coordination and communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions, briefings and conference calls.
  • Proven ability to act as a leader, demonstrate strong customer focus and constructively challenge established practices to improve services and the user experience.
  • Ability to influence outcomes, adapt to changing priorities and drive complex issues to closure across multiple teams.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada
Success in This Role The successful candidate will combine technical depth, operational discipline, AI literacy and a service-oriented mindset. Acting as a leader and trusted advisor, they will maintain a strong customer focus, constructively challenge the status quo and champion new ways of working that improve services and the user experience. They will be recognized for restoring service quickly, reducing recurring issues, strengthening cross-team execution and turning technology-enabled improvement opportunities into measurable outcomes. #LI-Hybrid Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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