M365 / SharePoint Governance and Technical Assessment Consultant

LeverageTek Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Accessibility accommodations available

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for an M365 / SharePoint Governance and Technical Assessment Consultant to join their IT Strategy and Governance team, collaborating closely with stakeholders. The consultant will analyze the current M365 and SharePoint landscape, assess the governance framework, and provide actionable recommendations. Applicants should have extensive experience with M365, relevant certifications, and a valid Government of Canada security clearance. This contract role offers remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience working with M365, SharePoint, and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in assessing M365 and SharePoint technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough review of current M365 and SharePoint landscape.
• Deliver actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Evaluate existing governance processes within DS&T.

Skills

Assessing M365 environments

Evaluating information governance frameworks

Working in regulated environments

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert

Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Certifications related to security

Certifications related to privacy

Certifications related to information governance

SharePoint Online certifications

Job description

M365 / SharePoint Governance and Technical Assessment Consultant

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Work Location Remote

Security Requirement Must have Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability Clearance

Key Tasks

This role is part of the IT Strategy and Governance team and will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across DS&T.

Scope of Work

Phase I – Assessment

Using the existing Microsoft assessment report as a foundation, the consultant will perform a thorough review of our current M365 and SharePoint landscape, including:

Technical Assessment

• Analyze the current M365 implementation and configuration.
• Review the existing access and permission management model, including permission structures and user lifecycle processes.
• Evaluate the overall M365 architecture and configuration.
• Assess the current SharePoint environment (site volumes, artifacts, structure, storage, etc.).
• Review what features and services have been activated (e.g., Microsoft Purview) and identify what should be activated to align with best practices.
• Assess practices for staying current with Microsoft updates and ongoing platform changes.
• Identify available privacy‑enhancing features within M365 and Purview.
• Review current licensing model and its alignment to needs.
• Identify challenges, risks, or limitations within the existing implementation.

Governance Assessment

• Review the current information governance framework for M365 and SharePoint.
• Define what an optimal governance model should look like.
• Identify governance stakeholders across DS&T and clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Evaluate existing governance processes within DS&T for potential alignment or integration with M365/SharePoint governance.
• Assess opportunities to leverage other systems to enhance governance (e.g., ECM integration, security tools such as DLP).
• Determine whether the current licensing model supports the required governance structure.

Phase II – Recommendations

Based on the assessment, the consultant will deliver a set of actionable recommendations covering:

• Improvements to architecture, configuration, licensing, information governance, and change management practices.
• A high‑level roadmap and strategy for implementation, including long‑term maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Prioritized remediation items and quick wins with minimal operational impact.
• Recommendations for maximizing the value of existing M365 governance tools, particularly within Purview.
• Guidance on integrating privacy‑by‑design principles across changes.
• Information governance best practices, with an emphasis on retention, security, and privacy.
• Identification of internal solutions and processes (e.g., IT change management) that can be leveraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience assessing M365 and SharePoint technical environments and evaluating information governance frameworks, with a strong focus on SharePoint best‑practice alignment.
• Demonstrated experience working in highly regulated environments (e.g., healthcare), with an understanding of associated constraints and compliance obligations.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as:
• Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Certifications related to security, privacy, and information governance.
• Proven experience and certifications related to SharePoint Online.
• Current and valid Government of Canada security clearance.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience working with M365, SharePoint, and governance frameworks.
• Post‑secondary education in a related field.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek Staffing Solutions has worked to become a trusted partner with our consultants and customers. LeverageTek provides end‑to‑end, cross‑functional staffing solutions throughout North America. With thousands of successful engagements to our credit with leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract‑to‑hire, and permanent basis.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, often leads to repeat engagements and a long‑standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting