Power Platform Analyst

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm dedicated to transforming technology capabilities through advanced data solutions and automation. As a Power Platform Analyst, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to design and implement cutting-edge applications that drive operational efficiencies and enhance user experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in low-code platforms and AI, while continuously learning and growing in a supportive environment. Be part of a dynamic team that values curiosity and creativity, making a meaningful impact on clients' businesses and your career.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing Power Platform solutions.
• Strong understanding of low-code platforms and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create scalable Power Platform solutions.
• Automate workflows and develop user-friendly applications.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Dataverse

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Azure Functions

Job description

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.Those in intelligent automation at PwC will focus on conducting process mining, designing next generation small- and large-scale automation solutions, and implementing intelligent process automation, robotic process automation and digital workflow solutions to help clients achieve operational efficiencies and reduce costs.A career within the Power Platform Practice, will provide you with the opportunity to assist leading organizations develop and implement strategies that transform their technology capabilities and solve their most critical business challenges using a Low-code platform. We take a “cloud first” approach when building assets and delivering technology with an agile operating model. Our mindset is to always look for opportunities to automate technology and business processes.Joining our new team offers you the chance to lead skilled software engineers, combining consulting, technical, and industry expertise to create innovative technology solutions.With a focus on Low-code platforms and AI, you will collaborate with our internal teams and customers to develop business applications, automate workflows, implement hybrid solutions, and utilize cloud and AI services to support and scale critical business needs.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

As a Power Platform Analyst, you’llwork as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.

• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.

• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.

• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.

• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.

• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.

• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.

• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

• The day-to-day responsibilities will continue to evolve, however in general the following represents how you will spend your time on the team.

  • Customer / Project Meetings - 5%

  • Implementation, Innovation (building), and Learning - 95%

Customer Success

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Power Platform solutions.

• Deliver exceptional user experiences by developing intuitive, user-friendly applications and workflows tailored to customer needs.

• Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring successful adoption of solutions.

• Gather feedback from stakeholders to iterate and improve existing solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving business goals.

• Knowledge and experience of other low code platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere) would be beneficial.

Implementation, Innovation (building), and Learning

• Design, develop, and deploy Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven apps), Power Pages and Dataverse as appropriate to address business challenges.

• Automate workflows and processes using Power Automate, integrating with third-party systems and APIs as needed.

• Understanding of Copilot Agents and Agentic AI solutions, their functionality, and the capability to swiftly learn and develop Agentic AI solutions.

• Sufficient knowledge to develop and deliver insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI to empower data-driven decision-making.

• Build and maintain secure, scalable, and efficient data models using Dataverse or other data sources.

• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet functional and performance standards.

• Adhere to best practices in Power Platform development, including governance, documentation, and version control.

• Assist in integrating Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft 365 services (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365) and external systems.

• Take an “always learning” approach to your role, continuing to advance your skills, and knowledge in low-code platforms; be an out of the box thinker; look for opportunities to learn new software and technology.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Microsoft offerings, Power Platform, and other low code technologies.

• Obtain and maintain relevant certifications as needed for the Power Platform Practice

• Collaborate with your team members and contribute as a technical team member ensuring implementations are well aligned with the overall architecture.

• Contribute to the build of reusable and repeatable low-code implementation patterns and artifacts that the practice can bring to market.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• A passion for solving complex business challenges through technology and innovation.

• A customer-first mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• A commitment to continuous learning, staying updated on the latest Power Platform features and industry trends.

• Analytical thinking and a problem-solving approach to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and collaborating with diverse people and perspectives.

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Technical experience in some of the following areas:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Agents, Power BI, and Dataverse.

  • Experience designing and implementing Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps.

  • Strong knowledge of Power Automate for workflow automation and integrations with REST APIs, third-party services, and Microsoft 365 applications.

  • Hands-on experience with Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and visualization best practices

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dataverse, SQL, or other data storage solutions

  • Knowledge of security and compliance within Power Platform, including role-based access control and data loss prevention policies.

  • Basic understanding of JavaScript, JSON, HTML, or other web technologies for customizing and extending Power Platform solutions.

  • Experience integrating Power Platform with Dynamics 365, SharePoint, or Teams is a plus

  • Knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps), other low code tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere is a bonus

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.