Digital Solutions Specialist - NETE

The Weir Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Digital Solutions Specialist in Halifax. This role focuses on developing digital solutions for clients in the Department of National Defence, requiring expertise in Microsoft platforms and significant experience in the field. The position offers a hybrid work model and caters to a diverse workforce committed to inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing digital solutions for large enterprises or government.
• 5+ years using Microsoft tools and services.
• Canadian citizenship and residency requirements for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify current digital capabilities and recommend solutions.
• Develop digital frameworks and architecture diagrams.
• Assist with testing solutions and on-boarding users.
• Monitor usage and collect feedback.

Skills

Digital transformation in large organizations

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365

Strong knowledge of Power Platform

Strong knowledge of Azure

Excellent organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

SAP and Business Objects

Job description

Overview

Digital Solutions Specialist - NETE (Position 06-721)
Weir Canada Inc., Weir Marine Engineering
Halifax, NS • Hybrid

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering has a requirement for a Digital Solutions Specialist to assist our clients in the Department of National Defence (DND) in advancing their Digital Solutions efforts. The focus is on identifying current digital capabilities, assessing gaps and recommending solutions, developing digital frameworks, assisting with rollouts, providing user and system support, and evaluating user adoption. The role involves some on-site work in Halifax and remote work elsewhere. Initial funding extends to 31 March 2027 with potential renewal; the opportunity may be as a consultant/contractor or as an employee arrangement.

Learn more about Weir: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/

Key Responsibilities

• Capability Assessment and Gap Analysis: Identify current digital capabilities, assess gaps and recommend solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to align digital initiatives.
• Solution Architecture and Design: Develop secure, scalable and interoperable digital frameworks. Create architecture diagrams, data models, security plans, dashboards and reports. Build and configure tools using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure and other relevant technologies.
• Deployment and Change Enablement: Assist with testing of solutions and phased roll-outs, pilot programs and organizational change management. Monitor and report on usage and collect feedback.
• User Enablement and Operational Support: Deliver onboarding and coaching sessions, develop job aids and training material, provide user and technical support, assist with system updates and performance tuning.
• Safety First: Demonstrate commitment to Zero Harm and safety culture.

Qualifications

• More than ten years of experience developing and implementing digital solutions for large enterprise or government, with at least five years using Microsoft (MS) tools and services.
• Technical knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Azure.
  • Strong knowledge of other related technologies such as MS Power BI and Business Explorer (BEx).
  • Experience with SAP and SAP tools such as Business Objects (BOBJ) is an asset.
  • Experience with data modelling, process modelling and process optimization tools is an asset.
• General knowledge:
  • Digital transformation in large organizations.
  • Leveraging data to create business value.
  • Experience with architecture diagrams, data models and security plans.
  • Experience conducting workshops with stakeholders to identify requirements and proposed solutions.
  • Experience with the DND/CAF and/or defence industry is an asset.
• Soft skills:
  • Dynamic, able to work under pressure on multiple initiatives in parallel.
  • Good at listening, guiding and mentoring.
  • Fast learner who can apply knowledge of technologies to identify high-impact digital solutions.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Motivated with pride in work.
• Canadian citizenship with 10+ years residing in Canada and no more than six continuous months out of the country is required for government security clearance to the level of Secret.

Company and Culture

Founded in 1871, Weir is a global engineering company focused on mining and resource solutions. Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.