Job Description
The Opportunity: Bring new ways of working that allow our team members to focus on doing their best work by applying your expertise with Microsoft, particularly in building Power Platform solutions that increase shared value, agile delivery methodology and user design concepts.Assignments provide exposure to many different areas of the business, where you’ll be able to influence with your creative, innovative and problem-solving skills that drive towards strategic goals by bringing your external expertise on best practice and industry patterns. These strategic goals include being more sustainable by reducing paper usage in plant floor operations, accuracy, and productivity gains through automation of tasks and notifications, connecting people to the right information at the right time, accuracy of approval or audit tracking, or visualizing outcomes or outstanding action items with insightful dashboards and reporting to drive better business controls.The Consultant, Microsoft 365 Services role is a full-time position reporting to the Manager, User Experience of the Information Solutions (IS) Digital Innovation team. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements with regular weekly time in the office at the Meadowvale campus located in Mississauga, ON.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 16, 2023. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:Identify strategic initiatives, innovation and investment opportunities within the business that could be solutioned within M365 Lead facilitation of discovery workshops, applying user-centered design techniques to explore business pain points and define requirements Influence business partners, winning their buy-in to Microsoft practices and services to meet their needs broadly, by being able to speak to the entirety of M365 capability Build baseline architecture that is core to our solution set, including shared assets and entity structures Design and configure custom end-to-end low-code solutions that enable digital processes with intuitive user experiences which improve productivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing Document user stories, test cases, technical references, user support resources and other artifacts in support of agile methodology and end-to-end service delivery Research and test new concepts and use-cases to evaluate the business case rationale for implementation and provide recommendations to management Perform System Integration Testing (SIT) or facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure quality delivery of solutions Lead Governance exercises as it relates to Power Platform, support other areas within M365 Governance Manage administration of the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration applications and Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE) to maintain governance standards Resolve support and incident cases assigned to the team queue within prescribed service level agreements, and comply with change and release management process Mentor junior team members, perform code reviews and provide technical consultation as a subject matter expert (SME) Other duties as assigned, limited travel What You’ll Bring: An experienced Microsoft Champion with a passion for driving continuous improvement through digital transformations.Expert skills with creating and supporting enterprise process solutions built on the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Virtual Agents) using canvas and model-driven approaches, SharePoint or Dataverse backends, Azure functions / logic apps or connectors Advanced proficiency with Microsoft’s modern toolkit (SPFx, Themes, Site Designs, Teams Template, UI fabric, adaptive cards, Custom Teams Apps & Connectors) or other programming skills (PowerShell, SharePoint Online cmdlets, Microsoft Teams cmdlets, SharePoint PnP cmdlets, Azure AD cmdlets, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or responsive web design) beneficial Comfortable influencing and facilitating business partners of all backgrounds and technical proficiency, ideally following Human Centered Design or UX practices Microsoft certification in Power Platform, Teams, and SharePoint Online or other related programs highly desirable Experience with supporting a Citizen Developer framework would be beneficial Proficient with agile delivery methodology and use of related tools, e.g. Azure DevOps to manage sprint planning and user stories Highly collaborative in nature with strong empathy for others Strong verbal and written communication skills – maturely interacts with users from all levels in the organization with ease, produces thorough documentation and supporting artifacts, simplifies complex technical explanations for the audience Post-secondary degree in computer technology, user experience or a related business field, or 7+ years relevant experience What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America. An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice. About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.We are carbon neutral. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets. We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025. We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.Doing What’s Right Shared Value High Performance Diverse and Inclusive Teams Disciplined Decision Making Our Accountability Intense Curiosity Transparency and Humility We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team. #LI-HybridOur 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.#J-18808-Ljbffr