REMOTE - Senior Sharepoint Architect to modernize Bonzai Intranet (SP 2016, SP online M365, Bon[...]

S I Systems; Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior SharePoint Architect to modernize a healthcare intranet. This remote position demands strong expertise in SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint Online, alongside familiarity with the Bonzai Intranet. Responsibilities include analysis of the existing environment, ensuring compliance, and developing migration strategies. Candidates should live in Canada and be able to work PST hours. The contract runs from August 2025 to January 2026 with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint Online.
• Familiarity with Bonzai Intranet architecture.
• Proficient in modern SharePoint Online features.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing SharePoint 2016 environment and recommend migration timelines.
• Develop content migration strategy and governance plan.
• Guide and troubleshoot content migration using ShareGate.

Skills

SharePoint 2016 (on-premises)

SharePoint Online (M365)

Bonzai Intranet architecture

PowerShell migration scripts

React

TypeScript

PnP Modern Search

Tools

SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)

ShareGate

SMAT

Job description

REMOTE - Senior Sharepoint Architect to modernize Bonzai Intranet (SP 2016, SP online M365, Bonzai) - SOW20250722SB

Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Aug 18, 2025

Job End Date: Jan 18, 2026

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 146964

S.i. Systems enterprise public health client is seeking a REMOTE - Senior Sharepoint Architect to modernize Bonzai Intranet (SP 2016, SP online M365, Bonzai) -SOW20250722SB

Aug/Sept - March 31, 2026 contract + extensions

REMOTE - must live in Canada and work PST hours

Must Haves:

• Strong experience with SharePoint 2016 (on-premises) and SharePoint Online (M365).
• Familiarity with Bonzai Intranet architecture, especially Pulse and Management Centre.
• Proficient in modern SharePoint Online features: web parts, page layouts, and integration with Teams, Power Automate, and OneDrive.
• Skilled with migration tools: SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), ShareGate, and SMAT.
• Experience running PowerShell migration scripts, including troubleshooting permission issues, site locks, and list view thresholds.
• Ability to assess and refactor:
• InfoPath forms
• Custom CSS, master pages, layouts
• Bonzai-specific and third-party web parts
• Knowledge of SharePoint Online alternatives to Bonzai features.

PnP Search & SPFx Development

• Experience configuring PnP Modern Search: verticals, result sources, custom templates.
• Proficient in deploying and configuring SPFx web parts.
• Familiar with React, TypeScript, and PnPjs libraries.

Project Experience

• Participated in intranet modernization or cloud migration projects, ideally in healthcare or public sector.
• Experience decommissioning legacy infrastructure aligned with digital strategies.

Security & Governance

• Working knowledge of M365 compliance: DLP, retention policies, secure sharing.
• Familiar with information architecture best practices for scalable, searchable content.

Nice to Have

• Microsoft certifications.

Responsibilities:

Analysis

• Analyze existing SharePoint 2016 environment and recommend cleanup/migration timelines.
• Identify replacements for Bonzai web parts.
• Assess information architecture changes for consolidation.
• Evaluate relevant M365 tools to enhance UX.
• Define requirements for intranet search and decision support tool catalogue.
• Document and obtain approval for requirements.

Design

• Develop content migration strategy and governance plan.
• Design page templates, theming, configuration, and permissions.
• Detail integrations and implementation steps.

Implementation & Testing

• Install/configure open-source web parts.
• Build intranet framework: homepage, navigation, site structure, permissions.
• Implement integrations and search enhancements.
• Guide and troubleshoot content migration using ShareGate.
• Support UAT and knowledge transfer.
• Deliver governance and sustainment documentation.