IT Lead

Compass ELC Location: Admin Office Peterborough Ontario

Role Title: IT Lead

Job Type: Permanent

Starting Rate of Pay: $36.50 - $39.50 per hour

Hours and Schedule: 30 to 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date: September 2 2026

*Please note that this date is negotiable

Internal applicants please apply by: Thursday August 6 2026

External applicants please apply by: Friday August 14 2026

Job Posting Declarations:

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidates skills experience and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

This posting is for a new position within our organization.

About Compass Early Learning and Care:

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4000 families

For over forty years Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate childrens curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth collaboration and inclusivity where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information.

Role and Accountabilities:

The IT Lead is responsible for leading IT operations projects software and ensuring secure safe and efficient technology infrastructure within the organization. This role will work closely with our Communication and Corporate teams to help support organizational growth support and knowledge in IT.

Some of the accountabilities of this role include the following:

• IT Coordination
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the IT team fostering a collaborative inclusive and learning-focused work environment through coaching and mentorship.
  • Support the ongoing improvement of IT systems infrastructure and services to maintain reliable secure and responsive technology across the organization.
  • Monitor and evaluate helpdesk performance working with the IT team to identify opportunities to enhance service and support.
  • Coordinate resources and priorities to maintain effective IT support and timely responses to staff needs.
  • Lead and support IT projects that strengthen organizational effectiveness and enhance the experience of employees children and families.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to evaluate implement and manage technology applications and services

• Security and Compliance
  • Promote a culture of security privacy and compliance by supporting initiatives that protect organizational data and meet compliance requirements.
  • Monitor and respond to security risks and incidents implement preventive measures and recommend best practices to maintain a safe technology environment.
  • Support in maintaining appropriate safeguards across the organizations technology to protect sensitive information including employee child family and organizational records.
  • Oversee Microsoft 365 administration security settings backup processes and disaster recovery planning to support business continuity.
  • Guide system updates patch management and infrastructure planning activities to support organizational growth and minimize risk.
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    Stay current with sector-wise practices to provide effective recommendations that help the organization to remain compliant and safe in a changing environment.

• System Administration
  • Lead the administration and maintenance of server network cloud and endpoint environments keeping systems secure stable and effective.
  • Support infrastructure capacity planning.
  • Lead Patch Management and system update processes that minimize service interruptions and organizational risk.
  • Mentoring team members and establishing IT service standards.
  • Oversee user identity and access management practices ensuring appropriate access controls are maintained to support organizational security.

• Budget
  • Steward IT resources responsibly by supporting budget planning making informed purchasing recommendations and keeping technology investments aligned with organizational priorities and sustainability goals.

• Collaborative Leadership
  • Participate in organizational meetings and contribute to cross-functional collaboration helping technology solutions support Compass Early Learning and Cares values and vision framework.
  • Partner with Human Relations to manage sensitive access changes including onboarding role transitions and offboarding activities.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
• Mandatory Defined PensionPlan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Health and dental benefits paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per year
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per yearcompensated in time in lieu of completed outside work hours)
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount) when working a minimum of 15 hours
• Paid RECE membership dues.
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
• Unpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 pays

Skills and Qualifications:

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  Post-secondary education in Computer Science or technology
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  5years experienceworkingwithcomputers and software systems
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  Familiar with Microsoft platforms networking and cybersecurity
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  Ability to work positively and productively within a team
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  Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
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  Excellent communication skills to build relationships and connections share information about the organization respond toquestions engage in active listening etc.
• Familiarity and knowledge with applicable software and technology.

How to Apply:

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter directly to our Bamboo job board or you can email your application to by indicating the specific job posting you are applying for. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for next steps in the recruitment process.

Inclusivity and Accessibility:

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized including First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples Indigenous Peoples of Canada racialized persons persons with disabilities individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse 2SLGBTQ persons and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

We are committed to reducing barriers to employment providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview assistance please contact our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at ext. 217 or

Required Experience:

Senior IC