astra-north

ITSM Lead

astra-north

Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaContractPosted Aug 4, 2026

Job description

Major Incident Management Specialist (ITSM, MIM, IRT, ITIL) Role: ITSM- MIM/IRT

  • Major Incident Management Lead Qty: 2 Location: 2300 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, L5N 5P9
  • HYBRID: 3 days a week on-site Position Overview:
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented and dynamic Major Incident Management Specialist to join our team.
  • This role is critical in ensuring the swift resolution of major incidents that impact business operations.
  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
  • Coordinating and driving major incident calls
  • Acting as a scribe during these calls
  • Managing communications to all relevant stakeholders
  • The role requires a quick thinker who can handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Coordination and Management:

  • Lead and drive major incident calls to ensure effective incident resolution.
  • Coordinate with technical teams, stakeholders, and management to prioritize and resolve incidents swiftly.
  • Ensure that all necessary resources are engaged and focused on resolving incidents. Scribe Duties:
  • Act as the scribe during major incident calls, accurately documenting all discussions, decisions, and actions taken.
  • Maintain a detailed and organized incident log throughout the lifecycle of the incident.
  • Provide timely updates to the incident log and ensure it is accessible to relevant parties. Communication Management:
  • Develop and disseminate clear and concise communications to stakeholders regarding the status and resolution of major incidents.
  • Ensure all communications are timely and tailored to the needs of different audiences, including:
  • Executives
  • Technical teams
  • Business units
  • Manage and update communication templates and protocols to ensure consistency and clarity. Post-Incident Review:
  • Facilitate post-incident review meetings to analyze incident management effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Document lessons learned and recommend process improvements to enhance future incident response. Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Track and report on major incident metrics, trends, and outcomes.
  • Provide regular updates to management on:
  • Incident status
  • Resolution efforts
  • Areas of concern Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve the major incident management process and implement best practices.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in incident management methodologies.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Major Incident Management role.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes and best practices for incident management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Certification in ITIL or other relevant IT service management frameworks is a plus.