M365 Solutions Specialist

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine seeks an experienced M365 specialist to support and enhance Microsoft 365 solutions across our clinical, education, and research environments.

You will work closely with M365 Solution Architects, drive secure and efficient implementations, and deliver user-focused improvements across SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform. This role is based in Toronto and offers full-time employment within a dynamic academic health network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of M365 development and administration experience.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 suite including SharePoint, Teams, and Office applications.
• Knowledge of SQL Server, Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory.
• Proven experience with Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess client system requirements and propose solutions using Microsoft 365 suite.
• Analyze performance and security of current client systems; implement improvements.
• Gather requirements and work with M365 Solution Architects to implement workflows.
• Collaborate to develop and implement Enterprise offerings across Temerty Medicine.
• Develop, test, and modify programming code within the M365 suite.
• Evaluate new M365 tools for risks and opportunities.
• Address service requests for M365 and train end-users.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

M365 administration

M365 development

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Office apps

SQL Server

Windows Server

Azure

Active Directory

Power Platform

PowerApps

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

About us

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity

MedIT provides information technology support for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Ourmission is to partner and collaborate with clients, University, and third parties to determine value based, sustainable technology solutions that enable the Faculty to achieve its academic mission.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assessing client system requirements, business processes, and user needs, and proposing effective solutions using the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite
• Analyzing the performance and efficiency of current client systems (e.g., SharePoint), developing technical improvements, and ensuring system security and integrity.
• Gathering requirements from clients and working closely with M365 Solution Architects to create and implement user-friendly solutions that streamline workflows and improve client processes.
• Collaborating with M365 Solution Architects to develop and implement Enterprise offerings, rollout, and implementation across Temerty Medicine
• Developing, testing, and modifying programming code within the M365 suite based on client needs.
• Evaluating new M365 tools and updates to assess risks and/or opportunities
• Addressing client service requests for M365, troubleshoot issues, update documentation, and train end-users on M365 features and best practices.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum four years of experience with M365 development and administration, ideally in a higher education environment
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint, Teams, and Office applications
• Possesses knowledge of related technologies such as SQL server, MS Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory
• Proven experience with Power Platform, including PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI
• Demonstrated development experience, with the ability to do custom development for M365 products
• Experience in working in an Agile environment
• Strong communications skills (both oral and written) to communicate effectively with both highly-technical and non-technical users
• Strong interpersonal to effectively work with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work well as a team member in multi-professional environment and as an individual contributor

Assets (Nonessential)

• Work experience in a university, government, or healthcare setting
• Certifications such as Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), or Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator

To be successful in this role you will be

• Adaptable
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Divisional HR Office Email: [e-mail]

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .