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Supervisor Customer Service

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Excellent benefit package
Defined benefit pension plan

About the role

POSITION: Supervisor Customer Service

REPORTS TO: Manager Customer Service

DEPARTMENT: Passenger Services

LOCATION: Sudbury

REFERENCE: 500-92 -27

SALARY: $91,572 - $107,718

WHO WE ARE

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario

that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking

organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich

history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200

skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they

are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a

competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid

personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

The Supervisor Customer Service provides leadership and operational oversight of customer

service employees across Ontario Northland locations. This position ensures the delivery of

safe, consistent, and customer-focused service, while supporting employee performance,

regulatory compliance, labour relations, and continuous service improvements. The role

exercises independent judgment in a 24/7 operating environment to resolve customer, staffing,

and operational issues while maintaining company standards, policies, and objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, coach, schedule, and support a team of unionized Customer Service and Sales

Agents across multiple locations, ensuring service standards, productivity targets, and

customer satisfaction objectives are achieved.

Monitor employee performance, provide training and mentorship, conduct reviews,

address attendance and performance concerns, and participate in investigations,

progressive discipline, and labour relations matters in accordance with the collective

agreement.

Oversee customer service operations by monitoring customer interactions, resolving

escalated inquiries and complaints, tracking feedback, and ensuring timely follow-up and

resolution of service issues.

Coordinate with operational partners, including the Motor Coach Control Centre, Lead

Hands, facilities, security, HR, and other internal stakeholders to address service

disruptions, travel advisories, passenger needs, safety concerns, and operational

challenges.

Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements, accessibility

legislation (AODA/ATPDR), customer service standards, and other applicable

regulations through training, monitoring, and ongoing employee support.

Investigate and document customer incidents, including injuries and safety-related

events, gathering relevant information and coordinating with appropriate internal

departments to support resolution and risk management activities.

Conduct facility inspections and collaborate with internal and external partners to

address maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and customer experience concerns at

customer service locations.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying service enhancements,

implementing process improvements, establishing key performance indicators, and

promoting company goals and customer service best practices.

Rotating schedule of day and evening shifts across a seven-day week, including

weekends in addition to on-call requirements

Regular out of town travel will be required

REQUIREMENTS

Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

Five years’ of supervisory experience in a customer service setting or a combination of

post-secondary education and experience

Deep understanding of customer service best practices

Foster a positive, collaborative team environment while consistently projecting a

professional, approachable, and customer-focused image.

Knowledgeable in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques

Have a solid understanding of collective agreements Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Bilingualism is an asset Familiar with geographic territory of Ontario Northland Possess a valid G driver's license and the ability to travel Demonstrated analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the

ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and achieve results.

Committed to Company Health and Safety

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances:

criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: Monday August 3, 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be

contacted.

If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is

false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further

consideration.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences

each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage

applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons

who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the

Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request

accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human

Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external

applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic

automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.

Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou

appelez le 1-800-363-7512, pour plus de renseignements.

About Ontario Northland

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Ontario Northland connects Northern Ontario with efficient, safe, and reliable transportation. We provide Motor Coach and Train passenger services; we also operate Rail Freight services and an experienced Remanufacturing and Repair Centre. Learn how we're connecting northern communities, driving economic growth, and offering you new ways to travel across Ontario at OntarioNorthland.ca.

Ontario Northland is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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