Supervisor, IT Service Desk

City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario

$107K — $126K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior IT Service Desk or technical support role, preferably in a municipal setting
  • ITIL Foundation certification preferred
  • Experience in operational leadership and supervision of technical support staff
  • Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) and Service Desk practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Experience with enterprise ITSM tools for ticket management and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily IT Service Desk operations and coordinate incident management
  • Monitor Service Desk workflows to ensure proper request categorization and prioritization
  • Provide leadership and support to Service Desk staff for optimal service delivery
  • Identify improvement opportunities through monitoring service quality and user feedback
  • Administer the mobile device program in line with security and corporate needs
  • Manage the Service Desk operating budget aligned with departmental priorities
  • Support IT project planning and execution by coordinating Service Desk activities

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position
  • Normal working hours with a 37.5 hour work week
  • Opportunity for professional development through participation in projects and training
  • Involvement in diverse IT operations and potential for career advancement
  • Access to company resources and support for leadership initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Brief

Responsible for the implementation and oversight of IT Service Desk programs, processes, and service delivery practices to support the achievement of corporate and departmental strategic objectives

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

NON-UNION

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date of Posting:

Aug 18/26

Closing Date:

07/09/2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Job Title: Supervisor, Information Technology Service Desk
Salary: $107,698 - $126,009

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

Location: Lindsay, ON

Hours of Work: Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week with core working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Other: Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel; May attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours. Participates in an after-hours on-call as needed providing second-level technical support for IT service interruptions and urgent issues

Job Duties:
  • Oversee daily IT Service Desk operations, including the coordination and prioritization of incidents, service requests, and access activities across support channels to ensure timely and effective delivery of technology support services
  • Monitor Service Desk queues, workflows, and escalation processes to ensure requests are appropriately categorized, prioritized, assigned, and progressed in alignment with established service levels and procedures
  • Provide operational leadership, guidance, and support to Service Desk staff to promote consistent service practices, effective workload management, and a positive customer service experience
  • Monitor service quality, user feedback, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and support enhancements to Service Desk processes, tools, and service delivery practices
  • Administer the organization's mobile device program to ensure devices are deployed, managed, and maintained in accordance with corporate standards, security requirements, and operational needs
  • Monitor and support the development and administration of the IT Service Desk operating budget to promote effective resource planning and alignment with departmental and corporate priorities
  • In collaboration with IT leadership team, support the planning, coordination, and implementation of Information Technology projects by contributing operational expertise, coordinating Service Desk activities, and facilitating successful project delivery and user adoption
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of Service Desk policies, procedures, workflows, and knowledge management practices to promote consistent and efficient service delivery
  • Maintain operational reporting and data within Service Desk systems to support performance monitoring, decision-making, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives


Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
  • Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in an IT Service Desk or technical support environment, including experience in a senior analyst or lead role, preferably in a municipal environment
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation certification (or equivalent) preferred
  • Demonstrated experience providing operational leadership, guidance, or supervision to technical support staff
  • Strong working knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and Service Desk practices, including incident, request, and knowledge management
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Microsoft desktop operating systems, productivity suites, and Microsoft 365 environments, including user onboarding and offboarding activities
  • Experience using enterprise ITSM tools for ticket management, reporting, and knowledge management
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes and management
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes
  • Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet, and any other related software
  • Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
  • Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required


This posting is for an existing, currently open position within the Information Technology department. Applications will be reviewed as received.

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