Specialist | Cloud Software

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Specialist, Cloud Software to join our team on a full time permanent basis.This is an exciting opportunity to work in conjunction with other Health Authorities and Microsoft on the direction and growth of M365 tools.What we offer:-Employee & Family Assistance Program-Employer paid training/education opportunities-Employer paid vacation-Employer paid insurance premiums-Extended health & dental coverage-Municipal Pension Plan-Work-life balanceSalary Range:Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $127,923. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees. About the job:In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Specialist, Cloud Software (Specialist) manages and supports Software as a Service (SaaS) configuration to enable business functionality. The Specialist is responsible for maintaining the software, mapping new business requirements to configuration, release management of new features and overall health of the SaaS based solution. The Specialist will work closely with business areas and Digital Health teammates to transform the delivery of services by leveraging industry leading technology.Typical duties and responsibilities:o Maintains the configuration of cloud-based applications:• Documents configuration, including features, options, policies, settings, defaults.• Maps organizational business requirements to application settings and configuration.• Assesses value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work aligns with product strategy.o Leads product release plans and set expectations for delivery of new application functionalities:• Assesses product roadmap and plan for the implementation of new functionality and features.• Actively mitigates roadblocks impacting successful completion of release goals.• Documents changes and updates including application and business process impact.• Documents configuration decisions and actively review for system optimization opportunities.• Coordinates testing/training of new features and functionality with the business-line.• Completes ITIL Changement Management requirements and implement updates.o Completes gap analysis between SaaS and business requirements, working with Digital Health teams on the development of process and/or systems to address shortcomings.o Works with the Provincial shared service organization on governance, shared tenancy configuration and access requirements necessary to provision and support the application.o Documents system integration requirements and specifications, working with system owners and the appropriate team to ensure data interfaces are developed, monitored and maintained.o Develops and maintain an access model associated with the application and features, working with the Identity Management team to enable user access.o Maintains a functional budget responsible for managing software licensing allocation and consumption, exploring opportunities to optimize application usage and maximize cost efficiency.o Assesses and review system reporting needs configuring software functionality to meet requirements and submitting report specifications when not possible.o Serves as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions related to the product.o Assigns and directs the work of other portfolio workers in support of cloud software enablement.o In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.o Performs other related duties as assigned.Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).