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Desktop Support Analyst
Why STARS
At STARS, we come to work every day with a purpose…to save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases, everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care, anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985, we have never lost sight of what is most important – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing world class critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed, and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.
We are currently looking for a Desktop Support Analyst (onsite) at our Calgary base in the Information Technology department.
While you may not be flying the helicopter or providing patient care, as a member of STARS’ IT team, you will play an important role in STARS’ life-saving mission. Be part of something bigger. Be part of our team.
Position Summary:
The Desktop Support Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of STARS’ desktop and office infrastructure, in service to our teams and mission. This position acts as the primary point of service for end-users who need technical assistance with hardware, software, and network connectivity issues. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with exceptional customer service to resolve incidents efficiently, support users in effective technology usage & adoption, and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Incident management and technical support including:
- First and second level support
- Ticket management
- Remote and on-site assistance
- Hardware and software administration including:
- Deployment
- Maintenance
- Asset management
- User account management and security
- Documentation and knowledge sharing
- Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred
- 3+ years of direct IT service desk support is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 11 and macOS environments, and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a regular basis.
At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that’s your purpose too.
We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy – a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the fact of the unimaginable, and of pride in making a difference.
When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we’re stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best.
Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.
How to Apply/ Deadline to apply:
If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date: January 16, 2026.
Want to learn more?
Looking to support life-saving missions from a business perspective? See how our Corporate Services team helps STARS run efficiently and effectively. [Learn More About Corporate Services]
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