Technology Specialist (Office 365)

at  CPA Ontario

Bring your Office 365 Expertise
to our Information Technology Team
CPA Ontario is currently in search of a Technology Specialist (Office 365) to support the increasing business demand for creative and innovative solutions that will empower employees to better use technology in a relevant, user centric manner. As a Technology Specialist you will be responsible for leveraging software and applications to increase efficiency in the modern workplace which includes leading the SharePoint development and administration required to create effective and impactful information sharing and collaboration, and you will support the management of data security and instilling information management best practices. As a member of the Technology Enablement team, you will also support the transformation strategy, driving pilot programs, training employees in the use of current platforms, and working with project teams in the onboarding and adoption of technology changes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading the requirement gathering, design, and development of SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive related projects as a developer and administrator. These projects include applying data and document classification, integrating automations, exporting reports and audit logs, and provisioning/cleaning up inactive sites as well as other new projects which may include the execution of a hub and spoke style intranet.
Managing and sustaining rules, policies, and controls based on access, device, and data and document classifications for data protection tools such as Purview, Compliance Centre, and DLP for O365. Working with tools such as Defender, Sophos, Intune and collaborating with our IT Security team.
Preparing documentation and materials such as solution designs, training guides, manuals, best practices, and creating training slides to support employees, volunteers, and committee members.
Providing on-site support and coaching to employees at all levels including support for meeting room technology and O365.
Information and solution architecture for O365 solutions for specific business area cases.
Who You Are:
A post-secondary graduate preferably in information systems, computer science, technology management or related field.
Experienced in O365 administration, data classification and security, and information/document management solutions with a minimum of 4 years progressive work experience with various technologies including Microsoft Office 365, specifically SharePoint and Teams.
Knowledgeable with ITSM, specifically using ServiceNow as an administrator.
Adept with migration tools such as Sharegate and familiar with the use of Purview, Compliance Centre, and SharePoint Admin Portal.
Proficient with innovation cycles, pilot programs, and design.
An exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills who can deliver presentations, training, and new technology rollouts flawlessly.
Someone who has practiced with automation tools such as PowerShell, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
Organized with outstanding time management and initiative and are able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently with success.
Familiar with ITIL or working toward a certification; knowledge in records management or pursuing a certification in Records & Information Management would be considered an asset.
Highly organized and able to manage projects and timelines with ease within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member, as well as independently.
What We Offer:
A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
Flexible work environments. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we provide flexible, remote work options to support you in your career, in addition to in-office teamwork and collaboration.
Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.
Who We Are:
We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our 103,000 members and 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca.
We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position:
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

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