Network IT Supervisor: Lead & Optimize IT Infrastructure

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability council

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Guelph, Ontario is seeking an IT Supervisor, Network to lead a technical team responsible for delivering reliable network services and projects.

You will collaborate with IT and business units, drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and manage budgets and personnel while upholding Linamar’s core values.

Required: strong network expertise (routing, switching, firewalls, IP telephony), ITIL experience, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, college diploma or related IT experience.
• Minimum 7 years IT experience.
• 3 years supervising an IT department, group or team, or equivalent experience is required.
• Extensive experience in network support including routing, switching, firewalls, and IP telephony.
• Experience working in an IT department with ITIL processes and a service desk system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed; keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Consistently demonstrates use of Linamar Core Values and mentors others in use of Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an IT team, providing direction and support.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to integrate solutions with the overall IT strategy.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Support, foster, promote, and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
• Manage projects in accordance with Linamar IT project management procedures to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Establish yearly IT Budget for Capital and Expenses.
• Assign personnel, direct their activities, evaluate their work, and conduct probationary/annual performance reviews for direct employees.
• Maintain personnel job descriptions.
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and business units.
• Supervise personnel by providing mentorship, motivation, follow-up, and discipline as necessary.
• Make personnel decisions (hiring, terminations, promotions, etc.).
• Create, maintain, and arrange for the posting of IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure that the system documentation is kept up to date.
• Track and analyze trends using Linamar KPIs.
• Ensure that applicable IT Service Level Agreements are consistently met.

Job description

Linamar Corporation in Guelph, Ontario is seeking an IT Supervisor, Network to lead a technical team responsible for delivering reliable network services and projects.

You will collaborate with IT and business units, drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and manage budgets and personnel while upholding Linamar’s core values.

Required: strong network expertise (routing, switching, firewalls, IP telephony), ITIL experience, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.