Microsoft 365 Consultant

Microsoft 365 Consultant

Full-time, Vancouver

Gravity Union is looking for our newest Microsoft 365 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.

We’re looking for a Microsoft 365 Consultant who thrives at the intersection of technology and people. In this role, you’ll design and deliver Microsoft 365 solutions that improve how teams collaborate, manage content, and work together day-to-day.

This is a highly collaborative and client-facing consulting role. You’ll facilitate workshops, provide strategic recommendations, configure solutions, guide clients through change, and make the most of out of their technical investments within their organization.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 $70,000 - $80,000 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 Microsoft 365 Consultant, your day-to-day includes:

• Designing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft 365 (SharePoint Online/Teams collaboration portals, employee portals, and applied records management projects)
• Successfully implementing digital transformation rollout cycles through activities such as current state assessments, 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
• Facilitating client workshops and providing recommendations on Microsoft 365, collaboration, governance, and records management best practices
• Translating client requirements into clear recommendations, functional specifications, and solution roadmaps
• Effectively setting and maintaining client expectations based on project requirements and scope, our statement of work, and clients’ functional and regulatory needs
• Leveraging empathy, change management, and your technical expertise to help clients navigate their digital transformation journey and implement sustainable solutions
• 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.)
• Staying up to date with relevant technologies, certifications, and industry best practices while proactively sharing your findings with team members
• Supporting internal organizational initiatives and professional development opportunities

Why Gravity Union?

• Gravity Union has been certified as a Living Wage® employer and a Great Place to Work® for six consecutive years
• Fun team events
• Pet-friendly office with a solid selection of snacks
• Friday lunches
• Internal Coaching program to support your growth
• Dedicated learning and knowledge-sharing 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
• 1+ years working on SharePoint and ECM projects, preferably in a consulting environment but in-house experience is acceptable
• Experience in applied records management, project experience in Microsoft Purview and/or Collabware/Collabspace strongly preferred
• Experience leading client discovery sessions and writing functional specifications
• Experience working with enterprise content management or collaboration platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical business solutions
• Experience integrating Microsoft 365 with third-party platforms and APIs
• You’re an active listener and enjoy helping people to solve their business challenges
• Comfortable facilitating workshops, interviewing clients, and synthesizing varied viewpoints
• You’re adaptable, curious, and excited to learn new technologies
• You know how to have fun!

Icing on the cake

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700 or other Microsoft 365 certifications) are considered an asset or willingness to obtain certification during employment
• Experience with legacy SharePoint environments (ex: 2019, 2016, and 2013)
• Experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and custom SharePoint development
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Collabware, Collabspace and records management initiatives
• Experience with Power Platform (ex: Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate)
• Exposure to content migration or cleanup initiatives
• Experience working in compliance-heavy or highly regulated environments
• Exposure to emerging Microsoft AI technologies and concepts such as:
• 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
• Low code AI integration such as Power Apps and Power Builder
• 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.

Sound like a fit? Please apply directly through our website at https://www.gravityunion.com/careers