Digital Transformation Consultant
Full-time, Vancouver
Gravity Union is looking for our newest Digital Transformation Consultant! This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position based primarily onsite at our office in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
About the opportunity
At Gravity Union, we empower organizations to take control of their critical information with people-focused solutions. We partner closely with our clients to help them modernize how they manage, protect, and use their information - all while staying aligned to compliance, governance, and real-world business needs.
A Gravity Union Digital Transformation Consultant is critical to successful client projects. This position involves working closely with clients in designing, configuring, and sustaining collaboration and employee portal solutions built on SharePoint, records management technologies, and Microsoft 365 components. An excellent listener and a problem-solver at heart, you enjoy helping others make the most out of their technical investments in their organization. This is very much a people-centered role and you enjoy coaching clients through their digital transformation journey.
If you have a passion for continuous learning, love complex challenges, are a people-person at heart, and you enjoy helping others in a collaborative environment, this role is for you!
The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000, but remains flexible depending on the candidate’s unique skills and experience. The determination of a candidate’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.
As a Digital Transformation Consultant, your day-to-day includes:
Working on SharePoint/Teams collaboration portals, employee portals, and applied records management projects
Providing the following services to clients, including the successful implementation of a full digital transformation rollout cycle through steps such as current state assessment, requirements gathering, content audit, card sorting, mind map creation, iterative prototype building and testing of new solutions, content migration, go-live and post go-live support, and training sessions
Other tasks may include: upfront planning of program of work, providing sessions in Microsoft 365 and records management best practices, supporting the creation of project governance models, relevant workshops, and analyzing processes to identify privacy risks
Leveraging empathy, change management, and your technical expertise to advise clients on best practices and optimal solutions along their digital transformation journey
Translating findings into clear recommendations, functional specifications, and solution roadmaps
Configuring and supporting information management and compliance capabilities within Microsoft 365 (ex: SharePoint Online, Purview, permission models, labels and retention schedules, content lifecycle management, site architecture, etc.)
Effectively setting and maintaining client expectations based on project requirements and scope, our statement of work, and clients’ functional and regulatory needs
Providing on-demand expert advice on digital records management principals and best practices
Staying up to date with relevant technologies and procedures and proactively sharing your findings with team members
Working towards additional relevant Microsoft certification(s)
Supporting internal organizational initiatives
Other duties as relevant and required
Why Gravity Union?
Gravity Union has been certified as a Living Wage® employer and a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years
Fun team events
Pet-friendly
Internal Coaching program to support our team
We prioritize knowledge-sharing and learning opportunities
Competitive health, dental, and wellness benefits
A supportive and collaborative team that values your input
Are you the one?
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum 3-5+ years working experience with Microsoft SharePoint and/or ECM projects, preferably in a consulting environment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, especially around content management, metadata, versioning, permissions, and governance
Experience in applied records management, project experience in Microsoft Purview and/or Collabware/Collabspace strongly preferred
Experience with Power Platform (PowerApps, Power BI, and Power Automate) is an asset
Experience integrating M365 with third-party platforms and APIs
MS-700: Teams Administrator Associate certificate
You enjoy engaging with people and helping them solve their business challenges
Comfortable facilitating workshops, interviewing key persons, and synthesizing varied viewpoints
A collaborative mindset and the ability to self-manage
Strong analytical acumen
Empathy, a growth mindset, and excellent communication skills
You’re adaptable and go with the flow when things change
You’re a curious person that loves to learn
You know how to have fun!
Icing on the cake
Experience with SharePoint 2019, 2016, and 2013
Knowledge in Purview or other Records Management methodologies and tools s a plus
Exposure to content migration or cleanup
Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas related to AI:
Copilot and other AI tools such as Graph API, Microsoft Search, Viva Topics, etc.
AI governance - particularly with aligning compliance frameworks and Purview tools and best practices
Prompt engineering and AI training
Low code AI integration such as Power Apps and Power Builder
Experience working in compliance-heavy environments is an asset
Any other Microsoft or other relevant certifications
Bilingual in English and French
About Gravity Union
We’re a Canadian digital transformation company, based out of Vancouver, BC. A third of the team works remotely from Calgary, Halifax, Moncton, Toronto, and Ottawa. We specialize in all things Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and electronic records management. We are passionate about how these technologies can help us improve our daily work, and increase collaboration across an organization. We thrive when we can help our clients gain the most from their technical investment.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and a Living Wage Employer. Additionally, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Technology, Best Workplaces for Start-Ups, Best Workplaces for Inclusion, Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness, Best Workplaces in British Columbia, and Best Workplaces for Giving Back.
Come and work with us
There is something special about the team at Gravity Union.
We put our people first, and we care and invest in the relationships we have with one another.
We get stuff done and have a serious side to ourselves, and yet we have a relaxed atmosphere filled with friendly faces. We love to have fun.
We share a love of learning. Sharing knowledge with others comes naturally to us and we know we learn best when we teach others. We’re curious and we’re excited to solve new challenges.
We believe careers can be bespoke. You have the autonomy to design your path, so long as it aligns with our vision, values, and goals.
We also love animals, especially cats. Our office cat Henry makes a regular appearance, and we’re pretty sure he thinks it’s his office.
How to apply
We recognize that there are many, many amazing organizations to work for. Thank you for investing your energy into finding out more about us and applying for your new opportunity!
Gravity Union is committed to equal employment opportunities. Opportunities are provided regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, family and marital status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are provided upon request.
Applicants must be currently legally allowed to work in Canada to be considered.
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Application Submission
Excited? Send us your resume and cover letter. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.