Supervisor IT Operations

Building the space between proven and possible MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year story of world firsts and more than 450 missions MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites Earth and space observation and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4000 space experts in Canada the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder thats been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better well take you there.

Detail Summary:

MDA Space IT is seeking a service-oriented Team Lead Help Desk to lead Tier 1 Help Desk operations across all MDA Space locations with team members based in Richmond BC Brampton ON and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC.

Reporting to IT Operations leadership the Help Desk Team Lead provides day-to-day guidance operational oversight and escalation support for all Tier 1 Help Desk staff and Tier 2 support staff located in Brampton.

The successful candidate will combine people leadership operational discipline and hands-on technical expertise to deliver responsive professional and customer-focused IT support. This role plays an important part in strengthening service consistency user confidence and overall customer satisfaction across the will be occasional travel is required to support stakeholders and teams across MDA Space locations.

Job Responsibilities:

People Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead coach and support Help Desk Analysts while promoting a collaborative accountable and customer-focused team culture
• Support recruitment onboarding training scheduling and performance development for Help Desk team members
• Set clear expectations for service quality professionalism documentation standards and positive customer interactions
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to develop technical capability service ownership and customer service excellence

Service Desk Operations:

• Oversee daily Help Desk operations including ticket intake prioritization assignment escalation and resolution to deliver timely and effective customer support
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-impact incidents helping to minimize disruption and maintain service continuity
• Ensure incidents and service requests are managed in accordance with service levels operational procedures and ITIL-aligned practices to support a consistent user experience
• Coordinate team workload and staffing coverage to meet operational needs and maintain service continuity during peak demand or critical incidents

Technical Oversight & Escalation Support:

• Provide hands-on support as needed to resolve escalated issues related to:
  • End-user computing (Windows Microsoft 365 devices peripherals)
  • Identity and access management (Active Directory / Entra ID)
  • Endpoint management and deployment
• Guide analysts through complex troubleshooting while reinforcing structured problem-solving clear documentation and effective customer communication

Process Metrics & Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and report on service desk performance metrics including SLA compliance backlog customer satisfaction and user experience trends
• Identify recurring issues and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to improve service reliability reduce repeat incidents and enhance the customer experience
• Maintain and improve Help Desk procedures standards and knowledge resources to increase consistency efficiency and service quality
• Contribute to the ongoing maturity of IT service management practices across incident request problem and change processes

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a key point of contact for Help Desk operational matters with IT leadership business stakeholders and internal customers
• Provide clear timely and professional communication during outages major incidents and service disruptions to maintain customer confidence
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams vendors and service partners to support a seamless and high-quality support experience

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• Bring 46 years of experience in IT Help Desk Service Desk or end-user support environments
• Bring 13 years of experience in a lead senior or supervisory role preferably within a unionized environment
• Demonstrate experience supporting Windows environments Microsoft 365 and end-user technology services

Technical Knowledge:

• Apply a strong understanding of:
  • ITSM / ITIL-aligned service operations
  • Ticketing systems and service desk workflows
  • Endpoint identity and user lifecycle management
• Troubleshoot effectively across hardware software identity and connectivity domains while keeping the customer informed

Education & Certifications:

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology Computer Science or equivalent experience
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred
• CompTIA A or similar technical certifications considered an asset

Key Competencies:

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both French and English verbally and in writing
• Lead and coach team members with empathy accountability and a focus on service excellence
• Demonstrate a customer-first mindset with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and positive user experiences
• Organize prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast-paced support environment
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders ensuring clear expectations and timely updates
• Remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities and maintaining a professional service experience

The compensation range for this position is$90000 - $105000annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Benefits Statement

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans dental and vision benefits disability income protection life insurance group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process please let us know.

Required Experience:

Manager