Sharepoint Analyst

We are looking for an **Intermediate SharePoint Analyst**for a **10-month contract position, with possible extensions** in **Edmonton, Alberta.** **Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**Position is available as 7.25 hours per day for a total of 36.25 hours per week. Primarily remote with occasional meetings or work sessions in the office.**

**Role Description**
The SharePoint Analyst will primarily focus on developing, migrating, and creation of content on the intranet pages using SharePoint Online. You will collaborate closely with end-users, communication and engagement specialists, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth functioning of SharePoint intranet websites. This SharePoint Analyst will participate in the M365 and SharePoint Online Migration Project, includes planning, designing, testing, migration, and implementation activities as it relates to SharePoint Online and related products.

**Responsibilities**
- User gathering and effective communication with the stakeholders.
- Migrating the content from existing Intranet websites into the new modernized pages.
- Design and build responsive and user-friendly Intranet pages using SharePoint Online.
- Customize SharePoint components, including web parts, lists, libraries, and workflows.
- Develop custom themes, templates, and branding elements to align with the company guidelines.
- Optimize site navigation and structure for ease of use.
- Implement content management best practices, ensuring consistent and engaging communication.
- Develop workflows and automation to improve content publishing efficiency.
- Perform business analysis and design to support creating SharePoint solutions.
- Provide first and second-level technical support for SharePoint-related issues, including user inquiries, system errors, and performance problems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support end-users and IT staff in using and administering SharePoint.
- Participate in testing and quality assurance activities to validate the functionality, performance, and usability of SharePoint solutions.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to SharePoint and collaborate with the team to evaluate their potential impact and benefits.
- Perform business requirements and complex design in delivering solutions using out-of-box SharePoint components
- Provide expertise for the design of new processes for support of Microsoft SharePoint and related systems.
- Validation of content and data used to support migration efforts.
- Resolution of day-to-day problems arising through operational support of SharePoint.
- Development and implementation of solutions both individually and as a member of the SharePoint operations team.
- Routine reports that correlate hours worked with operational duties
- Work directly with technical staff and other stakeholders

**Required Skills and Experience**
- **University graduation in computer science or a related discipline and 4-yr relevant experience, OR 2-yr diploma in computer science or a related discipline and 6-yr relevant experience OR 1-yr certificate in computer science or a related discipline and 7-yr relevant experience OR a currently active professional certification or accreditation and 8-yr relevant experience**:

- **2 years experience as a Site Collection Administrator**:

- **2 years experience troubleshooting forms and workflows (all types)**:

- **2 years experience using and supporting ShareGate**:

- **2 years experience using Microsoft SharePoint**:

- **2 years experience with the development, integration, and support of Microsoft SharePoint 2016 and Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online.**:

- Experience in Design, User Experience (UX), and User Interface (UI) to create intuitive and visually appealing user center experiences.
- Ability to translate business requirements from non-technical stakeholders into user-centric designs, balancing user needs and design constraints to create highly functional and visually appealing interfaces.
- Experience with SharePoint Online and content management systems (CMS) and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
- Ability to design and implement custom web parts, themes, and workflows are asset.
- 2 years experience in developing integrated system and technical design specifications on complex engagements.
- 2 years experience using PowerShell to manage Farm/Application/Site Collection/Site Features.
- 2 years experience with Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online admin portal, reporting, configuration, and administrative tasks
- 1 year of experience with the Government of Alberta's Information Technology/Information Management policies, standards and guidelines
- 2 years ex