Bilingual Technical Support Specialist (IT)

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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.)

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Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of healthℱ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

The Bilingual Technical Support Specialist supports the customer’s daily operations of the Pharmacy Automation Customer Support Center, ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of BD Parata Synmed’s computer, application systems and robots.
Success in this role requires strong collaboration with peers and building solid relationships within BD and with customers. The position involves occasional overtime, on-call support, and weekend work.

This remote-based position can be in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, or New Brunswick.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support through phone (IVR), email, remote access and remote web camera.
  • Open support tickets, gather relevant information, and perform troubleshooting.
  • Guide and instruct clients on the proper use of their system and software.
  • Reassign or escalate tickets to the appropriate team based on issue complexity or scope.
  • Participate in the rotating on-call support schedule to ensure continuous client assistance outside regular business hours.
  • Provide immediate support to our on-site installers, fields service engineers and trainers while on-site.

Customer Service Tasks

  • Assist clients in diagnosing and resolving issues related to pharmacy automation software and mechanical/robotic components.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the dispatch of on-site field service engineers when necessary.
  • Create and manage orders for robotic system components and replacement parts.

Application Support Tasks

  • Install and configure SynSoft, a proprietary in-house software, tailored to customer environments.
  • Lead software commissioning, configuration, and deployment to ensure successful implementation.
  • Prepare and import critical datasets such as drug catalogs, pricing structures, and EAN/UPC codes into the system.
  • Customize SynSoft functionality based on client-specific requirements and workflows.
  • Maintain and manage drug conversion tables to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
  • Update and correct database records, including medication details and pricing information.
  • Troubleshoot and debug software issues, escalating complex cases to the Development team when necessary.
  • Deliver responsive customer support, addressing questions related to software functionality and usability.
  • Configure file exchange directories to enable seamless integration with pharmacy management systems.
  • Investigate and resolve labeling issues related to blister card outputs.

Information Technology Tasks

  • Diagnose and analyze computer performance issues, identify root causes of system slowness, and recommend computer replacement or software upgrades to optimize efficiency.
  • Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot peripheral devices such as printers, biometric readers, and barcode scanners to ensure reliable and seamless operation.
  • Provide accurate blister card alignment printouts to support precise packaging and labeling processes.
  • Coordinate and execute computer replacements, including equipment ordering and shipping logistics, in collaboration with end users and Field Service Engineers to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Troubleshoot network-related issues, including connectivity problems, firewall configurations, port settings, cabling, and communication protocols such as TCP/IP.

Mechanical/Robotic Tasks

  • Provide remote assistance to customers by guiding them through basic tasks and troubleshooting simple issues.
  • Coordinate the dispatch of Field Service Engineers for on-site interventions and manage the ordering and shipment of robotic replacement parts to ensure timely support and minimal downtime.
  • Support Field Service Engineers during on-site interventions by providing coaching, technical guidance, and assistance with equipment and logistics coordination.
  • Document problem-solving procedures and system enhancements and contribute to the enrichment of the video tutorial library to support knowledge sharing and training.
  • Monitor subcontractor technicians during interventions through remote calls, live system access, and camera feeds to validate work quality and identify training opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education and Experience required:

  • AEC or DEC College diploma in Computer Science
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in customer service within technical support environments, skilled in call center operations, including workflow management and support escalation procedures.
  • Experienced in diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues by identifying root causes, guiding users through solutions, and escalating complex problems to appropriate teams when necessary.
  • Proven ability to deliver technical support and training to both customers and field service teams, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Networking experience:
    • Strong grasp of core networking concepts such as TCP/IP, subnetting, service ports, and Internet protocols.
    • Familiar with SNMP and performance monitoring/logging tools.
  • IT Infrastructure experience:
    • Knowledge of domain environments, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and endpoint security.
    • Adheres to industry-standard security best practices.
  • Open to on-call availability, providing responsive and reliable support during off-hours to ensure continuous IT operations and timely issue resolution.

Knowledge and Skills required:

  • Must be fluent in French and English (read, write, speak), with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead teams effectively.
  • Encouraging a positive work environment
  • Active listening to fully understand customer concerns
  • Clear and professional communication
  • Empathy to connect with customers and acknowledge their needs
  • Patience, especially when handling difficult situations
  • Strong ability to build trust and rapport, fostering positive relationships through clear communication, empathy, and reliability.
  • Positive attitude to create a welcoming customer experience
  • Ability to de-escalate tense situations and provide reassurance
  • Outstanding organizational and analytical abilities, with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in the MedTech, Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industries are considered an asset.

The role may support in other areas, such as those below Technical Skills:

  • Remote Support Tools: Proficient with LogMeIn, Bomgar, ScreenConnect, and VNC for secure and efficient remote assistance.
  • Database Management:
    • Expertise in PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
    • Skilled in executing SQL queries (SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE).
    • Familiar with database performance optimization tools and techniques.
    • Experienced in handling and converting data formats including flat files, TXT, XML, CSV, and XLS.
  • Reporting & Documentation:
    • Proficient in generating reports using tools such as Adobe PDF.
    • Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, transformation, and complex formula creation.
    • Scripting & Automation: Experience with scripting languages including Python, PowerShell, and Batch for automation and task optimization.
  • Systems Administration:
    • Solid understanding of Windows environments, including services, NTFS permissions, event logs, and debugging.
    • Experience with printer configuration and driver management.
  • Troubleshooting Tools: Skilled in using Microsoft Sysinternals Suite and other diagnostic utilities for system analysis.
  • Robotics/Mechanical:
    • Solid foundational knowledge of mechanical robotics and sensor technologies, including system integration, calibration, and operational principles.
    • Skilled in analyzing robotic log alarms to identify faults, assess system behavior, and support timely troubleshooting and maintenance.

*** Description du poste Français ***

Le SpĂ©cialiste Bilingue du Support Technique soutient les opĂ©rations quotidiennes des clients du Centre de Support de l’Automatisation Pharmaceutique, en assurant la performance optimale et la fiabilitĂ© des systĂšmes informatiques, des applications et des robots de BD Parata Synmed. La rĂ©ussite dans ce rĂŽle nĂ©cessite une forte collaboration avec les collĂšgues et l’établissement de relations solides au sein de BD et avec les clients. Le poste implique des heures supplĂ©mentaires occasionnelles, du support sur appel et du travail le week-end.

Ce poste en tĂ©lĂ©travail peut ĂȘtre basĂ© au Manitoba, en Ontario, au QuĂ©bec ou au Nouveau-Brunswick.

Responsabilités du poste

  • Fournir un support technique par tĂ©lĂ©phone (IVR), courriel, accĂšs Ă  distance et camĂ©ra web.
  • Ouvrir des billets de support, recueillir les informations pertinentes et effectuer le dĂ©pannage.
  • Guider et instruire les clients sur l’utilisation correcte de leur systĂšme et logiciel.
  • RĂ©assigner ou escalader les billets Ă  l’équipe appropriĂ©e selon la complexitĂ© du problĂšme.
  • Participer Ă  l’horaire de support sur appel pour assurer une assistance continue en dehors des heures normales.
  • Fournir un support immĂ©diat aux installateurs, ingĂ©nieurs de service et formateurs sur site.

TĂąches de service Ă  la clientĂšle

  • Aider les clients Ă  diagnostiquer et rĂ©soudre les problĂšmes liĂ©s aux logiciels d’automatisation pharmaceutique et aux composants mĂ©caniques/robotiques.
  • Coordonner et faciliter l’envoi d’ingĂ©nieurs de service sur site si nĂ©cessaire.
  • CrĂ©er et gĂ©rer les commandes de composants et piĂšces de rechange pour les systĂšmes robotiques.

TĂąches de support applicatif

  • Installer et configurer SynSoft, un logiciel interne propriĂ©taire, adaptĂ© Ă  l’environnement du client.
  • Diriger la mise en service, la configuration et le dĂ©ploiement du logiciel.
  • PrĂ©parer et importer des ensembles de donnĂ©es critiques (catalogues de mĂ©dicaments, structures de prix, codes EAN/UPC).
  • Personnaliser les fonctionnalitĂ©s de SynSoft selon les besoins spĂ©cifiques du client.
  • Maintenir les tables de conversion de mĂ©dicaments pour garantir l’intĂ©gritĂ© des donnĂ©es.

Mettre à jour et corriger les enregistrements de base de données.

  • DĂ©panner les problĂšmes logiciels et les escalader si nĂ©cessaire.
  • RĂ©pondre aux questions sur les fonctionnalitĂ©s et l’utilisation du logiciel.
  • Configurer les rĂ©pertoires d’échange de fichiers pour l’intĂ©gration avec les systĂšmes de gestion de pharmacie.
  • RĂ©soudre les problĂšmes d’étiquetage liĂ©s aux cartes alvĂ©olĂ©es.
  • TĂąches en technologie de l'information
  • Diagnostiquer les problĂšmes de performance informatique et recommander des remplacements ou mises Ă  jour.
  • DĂ©ployer et dĂ©panner les pĂ©riphĂ©riques (imprimantes, lecteurs biomĂ©triques, scanners de codes-barres).
  • Fournir des impressions d’alignement prĂ©cises pour l’emballage.
  • Coordonner les remplacements d’ordinateurs avec les utilisateurs et les ingĂ©nieurs de service.
  • RĂ©soudre les problĂšmes de rĂ©seau (connectivitĂ©, pare-feu, ports, cĂąblage, TCP/IP).

Tùches mécaniques/robotiques

  • Fournir une assistance Ă  distance pour les tĂąches de base et le dĂ©pannage.
  • Coordonner l’envoi d’ingĂ©nieurs de service et la gestion des piĂšces de rechange.
  • Soutenir les interventions sur site avec des conseils techniques.
  • Documenter les procĂ©dures et enrichir la bibliothĂšque de tutoriels vidĂ©o.
  • Surveiller les techniciens sous-traitants Ă  distance pour assurer la qualitĂ© et identifier les besoins de formation.

Formation et expérience requises :

  • DiplĂŽme collĂ©gial AEC ou DEC en informatique.
  • Minimum 3 ans d’expĂ©rience progressive en service Ă  la clientĂšle dans un environnement de support technique, expĂ©rience dans les opĂ©rations de centre d'appels, y compris la gestion des flux de travail et les procĂ©dures d'escalade du support.
  • ExpĂ©rience avĂ©rĂ©e dans le diagnostic et le dĂ©pannage de problĂšmes matĂ©riels, logiciels et rĂ©seau, en identifiant les causes profondes, en guidant les utilisateurs vers des solutions et en escaladant les problĂšmes complexes aux Ă©quipes appropriĂ©es lorsque nĂ©cessaire.
  • CapacitĂ© dĂ©montrĂ©e Ă  fournir un support technique et une formation aux clients ainsi qu’aux Ă©quipes de service sur le terrain, assurant un haut niveau de satisfaction et une efficacitĂ© opĂ©rationnelle optimale.
  • ExpĂ©rience en rĂ©seautique :
    • Bonne comprĂ©hension des concepts de base : TCP/IP, sous-rĂ©seaux, ports, protocoles Internet.
    • Connaissance de SNMP et des outils de surveillance de performance.
  • ExpĂ©rience en infrastructure TI :
    • Connaissance des environnements de domaine, GPO, sĂ©curitĂ© des terminaux.
    • Respect des meilleures pratiques de sĂ©curitĂ©.
    • Disponible pour le support sur appel, offrant une assistance rĂ©active et fiable en dehors des heures normales afin d’assurer la continuitĂ© des opĂ©rations informatiques et la rĂ©solution rapide des problĂšmes.

Compétences et connaissances requises:

  • Bilingue français et anglais (lecture, Ă©criture, expression orale), avec d’excellentes compĂ©tences en communication Ă©crite et verbale.
  • Solides compĂ©tences interpersonnelles et en communication, avec la capacitĂ© d’inspirer, de dĂ©velopper et de diriger efficacement des Ă©quipes.
  • Encourager un environnement de travail positif
  • Écoute active pour bien comprendre les prĂ©occupations des clients
  • Communication claire et professionnelle
  • Empathie pour se connecter avec les clients et reconnaĂźtre leurs besoins
  • Patience, en particulier dans les situations difficiles
  • Forte capacitĂ© Ă  instaurer la confiance et Ă  Ă©tablir des relations positives grĂące Ă  une communication claire, de l’empathie et de la fiabilitĂ©
  • Attitude positive pour offrir une expĂ©rience client accueillante
  • CapacitĂ© Ă  dĂ©samorcer les situations tendues et Ă  rassurer les clients
  • Excellentes compĂ©tences organisationnelles et analytiques, avec un historique Ă©prouvĂ© de rĂ©sultats dans un environnement dynamique et collaboratif

Qualifications préférées

  • Une expĂ©rience dans les industries MedTech, des dispositifs mĂ©dicaux ou pharmaceutiques est considĂ©rĂ©e comme un atout.

Le rÎle peut également inclure un soutien dans d'autres domaines techniques, tels que :

  • Outils de support Ă  distance : MaĂźtrise de LogMeIn, Bomgar, ScreenConnect et VNC pour une assistance Ă  distance sĂ©curisĂ©e et efficace.
  • Gestion de bases de donnĂ©es :
    • Expertise en PostgreSQL et SQL Server.
    • MaĂźtrise de l’exĂ©cution de requĂȘtes SQL (SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE).
    • Connaissance des outils et techniques d’optimisation des performances des bases de donnĂ©es.
    • ExpĂ©rience dans la gestion et la conversion de formats de donnĂ©es tels que fichiers plats, TXT, XML, CSV et XLS.
  • Rapports et documentation :
    • MaĂźtrise de la gĂ©nĂ©ration de rapports avec des outils comme Adobe PDF.
    • CompĂ©tences avancĂ©es en Excel, y compris la manipulation de donnĂ©es, la transformation et la crĂ©ation de formules complexes.
  • Scripts et automatisation : ExpĂ©rience avec des langages de script tels que Python, PowerShell et Batch pour l’automatisation et l’optimisation des tĂąches.
  • Administration des systĂšmes :
    • Solide comprĂ©hension des environnements Windows, y compris les services, les permissions NTFS, les journaux d’évĂ©nements et le dĂ©bogage.
    • ExpĂ©rience dans la configuration des imprimantes et la gestion des pilotes.
  • Outils de dĂ©pannage : MaĂźtrise de la suite Microsoft Sysinternals et d’autres utilitaires de diagnostic pour l’analyse des systĂšmes.
  • Robotique/MĂ©canique :
    • Connaissances fondamentales en robotique mĂ©canique et technologies de capteurs, y compris l’intĂ©gration des systĂšmes, l’étalonnage et les principes de fonctionnement.
    • CompĂ©tence dans l’analyse des journaux d’alarme des robots pour identifier les dĂ©fauts, Ă©valuer le comportement du systĂšme et soutenir un dĂ©pannage et une maintenance rapides.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. 

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Becton Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessible British Columbia Act, 2021, and any other applicable legislation, including provincial human rights legislation, Becton Dickinson will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform us of any accommodation(s) you require by contacting HR at 1-855-234-3577. 

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