SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Intranet Lead

KALSOFT; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology partner is seeking a SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Intranet Lead to join their team in Canada. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in architecting, configuring, and deploying SharePoint Online solutions. Key responsibilities include leading intranet redesign, managing governance frameworks, and driving user adoption through training. The position requires strong skills in SharePoint Online, Microsoft Purview, and effective communication. This role offers an opportunity to impact digital innovation within the company.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in SharePoint Online design, configuration, and administration.
• Proven track record delivering corporate intranet projects in SharePoint Online.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview for governance, retention, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Architect SharePoint intranet and departmental sites.
• Migrate content from legacy intranet into new repositories.
• Configure intranet features including search and collaboration spaces.
• Implement Microsoft Purview for classification and retention.
• Develop user training materials and manage communications.

Skills

SharePoint Online design

Governance implementation

Change management

User training

Content migration

Power Automate

PowerApps

Power BI

Metadata design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Administrator

Tools

ShareGate

Mover

Job description

KalSoft is currently looking for a SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Intranet Lead to come and join our Canadian team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting, configuring, and deploying SharePoint Online intranet solutions, with a proven track record in corporate intranet redevelopment, governance implementation, and user adoption strategies. This role will lead the redesign of a modern intranet, onboarding departments into compliant document repositories, implementing Microsoft Purview for governance, and driving user engagement through training and change management.

Responsibilities:

Design & Governance

• Architect SharePoint intranet and departmental sites, defining governance, workflows, and security in alignment with compliance and accessibility standards
• Establish governance frameworks and workflows to ensure sustainable intranet usage and document management

Content Migration

• Migrate content from legacy intranet, file shares, and existing SharePoint environments into new repositories with appropriate metadata and retention rules
• Conduct content audits and implement metadata-driven search and organization

Development

• Configure intranet features including search, calendars, blogs, staff directories, and collaboration spaces
• Develop and automate workflows using the Power Platform (Power Automate, PowerApps, Power BI)

Records Management

• Implement Microsoft Purview for classification, retention, and data loss prevention
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory records management requirements

Training & Change Management

• Develop user training materials, deliver sessions, and manage communications to support adoption
• Facilitate change management initiatives and encourage intranet engagement across departments

Support & Reporting

• Provide post-launch support, resolve issues, and respond to enhancement requests
• Monitor engagement analytics, prepare reports, and recommend optimizations to improve user experience

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Management, or related field
• Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Administrator, Enterprise Administrator Expert, or Power Platform Developer
• 5–7 years of experience in SharePoint Online design, configuration, and administration
• Proven track record delivering corporate intranet projects in SharePoint Online
• Experience with Microsoft Purview for governance, retention, and compliance
• Strong background in information architecture, metadata design, and large-scale content migration
• Proficiency with Power Automate, PowerApps, and Power BI
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and mobile usability best practices
• Technical expertise in SharePoint Online site design, web parts, navigation, and M365 administration (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook integrations)
• Hands-on experience with migration tools such as ShareGate or Mover
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to train and mentor both technical and non-technical users

About KalSoft
Founded in 1999,KalSoftis a multi-award-winning trusted technology partner in business innovation, delivering impactful business results to clients throughout digital modernisation and evolution. As aMicrosoft Solutions Partnerand aSolutions Integrator (SI), KalSoft has a well-established international presence in six countries, and maintains a network of front offices and local business operations serving North America, Asia, and the Middle East to help meet the needs of our customers and partners.