Information Management and Platform Advisor

About The Opportunity
Our Public Sector client is seeking an Information Management and Platform Advisor to support the secure, standardized, and optimized management of enterprise Information Management platforms. This role is integral to advancing departmental digital transformation initiatives and ensuring that Information Management resources are secure, accessible, and consistently designed across internal and external environments.

The successful candidate will provide expert advisory and hands on support related to SharePoint Online, Defence 365, and GCdocs, directly enabling enterprise IM priorities and supporting strategic objectives aligned with Government of Canada digital and service policies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage and review security and access rights, including L1 admin rights
• Configure permissions, groups, and role assignments in SharePoint Online and GCdocs
• Apply a unified design template to externally facing and internal IM sites
• Ensure published IM guidance and resources are easy to find and consistently maintained

Initial Assessment and Planning

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing IM platforms (SPO, D365, GCdocs) and their current configurations
• Identify gaps in security, access rights, design consistency, and content discoverability
• Map existing IM sites and resources, including internal and externally facing components
• Assess alignment with Defence Digitization Strategy and TBS digital service standards
• Develop a work plan outlining timelines, milestones, and resource requirements

Options Analysis

• Evaluate alternative approaches for securing and standardizing IM platforms
• Compare design frameworks and permission models across SPO, D365, and GCdocs
• Assess feasibility, scalability, and compliance of each option with DND and CAF policies and TBS directives
• Document pros and cons of each solution, including risks and mitigation strategies
• Recommend preferred options for implementation based on strategic fit and operational impact

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify key stakeholders across the DND and CAF IM community, including site owners, administrators, and end users
• Facilitate consultations to gather input on current pain points, needs, and expectations
• Present findings from initial assessment and options analysis to stakeholders
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into planning and design decisions
• Maintain ongoing communication to ensure transparency and buy in throughout the project lifecycle

Strategic Roadmap Development

• Develop a phased implementation roadmap for securing and unifying IM platforms
• Align the roadmap with Defence Digitization Strategy objectives and TBS Policy on Service and Digital requirements
• Define short, medium, and long term goals, including key deliverables and performance indicators
• Include change management and training components to support adoption
• Ensure the roadmap supports IM Forum priorities such as L1 admin rights, risk mitigation, and engagement

Solutions Development

• Configure permissions, groups, and role assignments in SharePoint Online and GCdocs based on approved models
• Apply unified design templates across internal and external IM sites
• Develop and deploy tools or scripts to automate routine administrative tasks
• Ensure IM guidance and resources are published in a consistent, accessible format
• Test and validate solutions to ensure functionality, security, and usability

Briefings and Reporting

• Prepare briefing materials summarizing project status, key findings, and strategic recommendations
• Present the roadmap, options analysis, and stakeholder feedback to senior leadership
• Highlight alignment with Defence Digitization Strategy and TBS policy objectives
• Provide risk assessments and mitigation strategies for executive decision making
• Offer clear, actionable insights to support governance and resource allocation

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Certificate, diploma or degree in a relevant field from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum five years of experience within the last ten years conducting strategic IM analysis in a federal government context
• Minimum three years of experience in business process analysis and or program design
• Minimum three years of experience using the Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint Online and Power Platform
• English Essential with advanced oral, written, and comprehension proficiency
• Reliability Status required

About the Job

• Duration: January 12, 2026 to December 11, 2026
• Location: Westend, Ottawa, Ontario
• Work Environment: Onsite

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Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch if your profile meets the requirements of the role and the expectations of our Public Sector client. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.