Database Analyst, Power Apps Developer

Bissell Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community empowerment organization located in Edmonton is seeking a qualified individual to develop and support Microsoft Power Apps applications. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, with over 2 years of experience in Microsoft Power Apps development. This role emphasizes maintaining clear documentation, working remotely, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance applications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing applications using Microsoft Power Apps.
• Proficient in creating Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Experience with SQL and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Microsoft Power Apps applications.
• Design, test, and deploy applications with user interfaces.
• Debug Power Apps and Power Automate solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Power Apps

Power BI

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

WHO WE ARE
Through the vision to eliminate poverty in our community and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and wellbeing of each individual, the Bissell Centre’s work is based on building relationships, hope and trust. Our mission is to empower people to move from poverty to cultural, social and economic prosperity, meet their basic daily needs, participate in community life and create sustainable livelihoods, secure housing, feel hope for the future and plan for a prosperous life. By joining the Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast‑paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support Microsoft Power Apps applications to meet business requirements, streamline processes and ensure optimal performance.
• Design, test and deploy applications incorporating user interfaces, workflows and data integrations.
• Develop, monitor and maintain Power Automate flows to enhance business process automation and system integrations.
• Debug and fix errors in Power Apps and Power Automate solutions to ensure reliable and accurate functionality.
• Optimize applications for improved performance, security and compliance with best practices.
• Create Power BI reports to visualize and analyze data for business insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and proactively propose and implement innovative solutions.
• Support data migration from legacy data sources to Power Apps by assisting with data extraction, transformation, validation and loading into Dataverse or other connected data services.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze feedback and proactively address application or process issues.
• Ensure solutions comply with internal data security policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest Power Apps and Power Automate features, enhancements and best practices to continuously improve solution quality.
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all Power Platform solutions to support troubleshooting, updates, training and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft Power Apps
• Proficient in creating and maintaining Power BI reports and dashboards
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Power Apps applications and integrations
• Experience with SQL, relational databases and data integration
• Knowledge of best practices for app performance optimization and security within the Power Apps platform
• Skilled in maintaining documentation for knowledge sharing
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are a plus

Work Conditions

Work is primarily remote, with an expected 5% to 20% in‑office presence at the Bissell Centre.

Personal Characteristics

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the mission and core values.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Participant Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of participants and the community to meet or exceed their expectations.
• Foster Teamwork: Foster, sustain and role model productive team‑management practices, and contribute to a positive team environment. Share expertise and knowledge to support, coach and develop others.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organizational Skills: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details, data and information.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations or resolve the problem.

Screening Requirements

Criminal Record Check
CWIS Check
Driver’s Abstract Training Requirements
Conflict into Calm Training