IT Solutions Analyst

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ontario seeks an IT Solutions Analyst to research emerging technologies and implement effective enterprise solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards and assist in deploying new Microsoft 365 features. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT project management and a passion for innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on community building and employee mentorship.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP matching program

Flexible working hours

Parental leave top-up program

Employee ownership opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 and SaaS applications.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and assess emerging technologies.
• Plan and manage implementation of enterprise applications.
• Evaluate new Microsoft 365 features and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with business units for requirement gathering.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.
• Develop documentation and training for new technologies.

Skills

IT project management

Microsoft 365 ecosystems

SaaS platforms

Change management

IT governance

Job description

We’ve opened a role in either our Ottawa or Sudbury offices for a talented, entrepreneurial IT Solutions Analyst to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s IT & Workspaces group.

Pop Quiz

• Are you an experienced IT professional with 10+ years of driving successful projects and delivering impactful solutions?
• Are you passionate about leveraging Microsoft 365 ecosystems, enterprise applications, and SaaS platforms to transform business operations?
• Does the idea of partnering with stakeholders to champion change management and inspire user adoption energize you?
• Do you thrive on shaping IT governance, security, and compliance strategies that make a real difference?

If you scored four for four , JLR has a home for you! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world‑class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.

JLR is a creative, tight‑knit, and mentorship‑focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You’ll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as IT Solutions Analyst

Choose your own adventure! Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As the IT Solutions Analyst, your role will include:

• Researching and assessing emerging technologies and applications for organizational fit.
• Planning and managing implementation of enterprise applications and departmental SaaS solutions.
• Evaluating new Microsoft 365 features and coordinating deployment strategies.
• Collaborating with business units to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with security, governance, and integration standards.
• Developing documentation and providing training for new technologies.

Why Join Us?

We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team‑oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Employee Ownership and Career Growth

• Share ownership opportunities at all levels
• Merit and profit bonus program
• Competitive salaries reviewed annually
• Career Mentorship Program

Work‑life Balance and Employee Wellness

• Immediate health and dental benefits
• RRSP / DPSP matching program
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Parental leave top‑up program
• Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility