Intermediate SharePoint Developer to support with SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online migratio[...]

S I Systems; Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in Toronto is seeking an Intermediate SharePoint Developer to support a migration project from SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online. This remote role may require occasional travel for meetings. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in SharePoint development and troubleshooting, along with a strong understanding of user-centered design principles. This contract position offers a flexible pay rate and is set to last until March 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as SharePoint Analyst or SharePoint Developer.
• Experience in designing user-centric interfaces.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective designs.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and communicate with stakeholders.
• Migrate content from existing Intranet websites.
• Design and build responsive Intranet pages.

Skills

SharePoint 2016 and Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online

Troubleshooting forms and workflows

ShareGate

Site Collection Administrator

Design, UX, and UI

Education

8+ years with work and education IT experience

Tools

PowerShell

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Intermediate SharePoint Developer to support with SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online migration for a public sector client (659)

Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Aug 26, 2025

Job End Date: Mar 31, 2026

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 147027

Our client is seeking an Intermediate SharePoint Developer to support with SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online migration for a public sector client (659)

This is a remote role but if requested, the successful consultant may be required to travel to Edmonton for meetings when requested at their own expense.

Must Haves:

• 2+ years' experience as a SharePoint Analyst or SharePoint Developer with the development, integration, and support of Microsoft SharePoint 2016 and Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online.
• troubleshooting forms and workflows (all types)
• 2+ years of experience using and supporting ShareGate.
• 2+ years of experience acting as a Site Collection Administrator
• 8+ years with a combination of work and education IT experience

A combination of the following experience is also required:

• 2+ years with:
• Developing integrated system and technical design specifications on complex engagements.
• Using PowerShell to manage Farm/Application/Site Collection/Site Features .
• Experience with Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online admin portal , reporting, configuration, and administrative tasks.
• Experience with Government of Alberta's Information Technology/Information Management policies, standards and guidelines
• Experience with the use of Central Administration on a SharePoint environment.

Required Skills:

• Experience in Design, User Experience (UX), and User Interface (UI) to create intuitive and visually appealing user center experiences.

• Ability to translate business requirements from non-technical stakeholders into user-centric designs, balancing user needs and design constraints to create highly functional and visually appealing interfaces.

• Experience with SharePoint Online and content management systems (CMS) and best practices.

• Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is an asset

• Ability to design and implement custom web parts, themes, and workflows are asset.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities:

• User gathering and effective communication with the stakeholders.

• Migrating the content from existing Intranet websites into the new modernized pages.

• Design and build responsive and user-friendly Intranet pages using SharePoint Online.

• Customize SharePoint components, including web parts, lists, libraries, and workflows.

• Develop custom themes, templates, and branding elements to align with client guidelines

• Optimize site navigation and structure for ease of use.

• Implement content management best practices, ensuring consistent and engaging communication.

• Develop workflows and automation to improve content publishing efficiency.

• Perform business analysis and design to support creating SharePoint solutions.

• Provide first and second-level technical support for SharePoint-related issues, including user inquiries, system errors, and performance problems.

• Troubleshoot SharePoint site and application issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement enhancements to SharePoint sites and applications.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support end-users and IT staff in using and administering SharePoint.

• Participate in testing and quality assurance activities to validate the functionality, performance, and usability of SharePoint solutions.

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to SharePoint and collaborate with the team to evaluate their potential impact and benefits.

• Perform business requirements and complex design in delivering solutions using out-of-box SharePoint components

• Provide expertise for the design of new processes for support of Microsoft SharePoint and related systems.

• Validation of content and data used to support migration efforts.

• Resolution of day-to-day problems arising through operational support of SharePoint.

• Development and implementation of solutions both individually and as a member of the SharePoint operations team.

• Routine reports that correlate hours worked with operational duties