Database System Project Consultant

Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

NETES seeks an experienced Database System Project Consultant to consolidate five legacy systems into a single Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. The role emphasizes end-to-end data mapping, validation, and migration strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders and an external vendor.

The ideal candidate will translate complex legacy schemas into structured Dynamics 365 data models, oversee planning through post-implementation adoption, and drive workflow optimization and user training for

Qualifications

• Proven data mapping, profiling, and legacy-to-ERP migrations.
• Experience leading complex ERP implementation projects (Dynamics 365 preferred).
• Strong understanding of data models, systems integration, and normalization.

Responsibilities

• Lead data mapping and migration architecture across five legacy sources.
• Audit legacy systems, identify data gaps, cleanup needs, and risks before migration.
• Develop and manage an implementation roadmap with timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external software vendor for alignment.
• Document workflows and support change management and training post-implementation.

Skills

Data mapping

ERP experience

Dynamics 365

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Position: Database System Project Consultant

Department: Information Technology

Competition Number: 2026IT-DSPC01

Classification: Contract, 6 - 12-month term, up to 20 hours per week

Compensation: Please indicate your required hourly rate or project-based fee in your application

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Who We Are

NETES is a not-for-profit Indigenous organization supporting the success of Indigenous people in Winnipeg. We offer adult education, skills training and employment services, along with wrap-around services such as daycare, student housing, and health and wellness programming. Rooted in community, respect, and Indigenous values, our work helps build a strong, thriving Indigenous community.

The Opportunity

NETES is seeking an experienced Database System Project Consultant to lead the consolidation of five legacy systems and multiple departmental data sources into a single, scalable Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform.

A central focus of this role is end-to-end data mapping, validation, and migration strategy. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in translating complex, disparate legacy schemas into structured Dynamics 365 data models. Working closely with internal stakeholders and an external software vendor, the consultant will oversee all project phases from planning through post-implementation adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Mapping & Migration Architecture: Lead comprehensive source-to-target data mapping sessions to align five legacy databases with Microsoft Dynamics 365 schema requirements. Define data transformation rules, relationships, and validation criteria.
• Legacy System Auditing: Conduct thoroughly documented system audits and data gap analyses to identify data cleanup needs, duplicates, and compatibility risks prior to migration.
• Project Management & Execution: Develop and maintain a detailed implementation roadmap, tracking timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between internal departments and the external software vendor, ensuring technical specifications and business requirements match.
• Workflow Optimization: Help departmental teams document, streamline, and adapt existing workflows to maximize the efficiency of the new system.
• Testing & Validation: Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), data integrity validation runs, and system integration testing.
• Change Management & Training: Develop adoption strategies, user training materials, and post-implementation support workflows to ensure smooth organizational transitions.

Qualifications

• Database & Data Mapping Expertise (Required): Proven hands-on track record in data mapping, data profiling, field-level schema matching, and executing complex legacy-to-ERP data migrations.
• Implementation Experience: Direct experience leading complex database or ERP implementation projects (Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred).
• Technical & Systems Acumen: Strong understanding of system integration architecture, data model design, and database normalization principles.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated project management skills, including scope management, stakeholder coordination, and vendor oversight.
• Communication & Collaboration: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to bridge gaps between technical vendors and non-technical business units.
• Change Management: Familiarity with change management methodologies, user training, and post-launch support.

Additional Requirements

NETES requires a clear and satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to the start of employment. All checks must be dated within three (3) months of the start date.

NETES is committed to equity and inclusion in employment. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates in alignment with our organizational mandate and the communities we serve.