Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect

Microsoft 365 Solutions ArchitectDate Posted:
11/03/2026Req ID:
50026Faculty/Division:
Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment:
Discovery CommonsCampus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number:
00054906Existing Vacancy:
YesAbout us:
Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.Your opportunity:
MedIT provides information technology support for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Our mission is to partner and collaborate with clients, University, and third parties to determine value based, sustainable technology solutions that enable the Faculty to achieve its academic mission. MedIT aims to provide enterprise IT services for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, with a strong focus on utilization of the Microsoft 365 Platform. The M365 Solutions Architect will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the SharePoint platform and other M365 tools within Temerty Medicine. The M365 Solutions Architect will be responsible for understanding client requirements, analyzing existing M365 solutions, and developing technical solutions for system improvements to meet client needs. This role requires deep technical knowledge of the SharePoint product, M365 technologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will act as a technical lead to plan, triage, build, and advise on M365 design, implementation and improvement projects.Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as the SME for the M365 products to advise clients on best practices, meet end-user technical requirements, and evaluate systems to ensure needs are metFacilitating design meetings for new M365 system processesAnalyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems (i.E. SharePoint) and develop technical solutions for system improvements, while maintaining system security and integrityEvaluating new technologies, product features, and/or modified business processes to determine and implement enhancementsActing as the technical lead by leading/planning IT projects including developing project schedules, providing status updates to clients, and determining project resources/workflowResponding to general M365 service needs from clients including providing detailed information on system specifications, drafting/editing training content, and training end-users on M365 uses and proceduresDeveloping and updating architectural framework for highly complex and confidential university-wide IT systemsDeveloping and editing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for M365 servicesEssential Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum five years of experience in a M365 Solutions Architect position (or similar) with specific experience with the M365 products, ideally in a higher education environmentStrong knowledge of M365 suite of products with experience in Administration and Data Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss ProtectionDemonstrated experience with SharePoint architecture and creating SharePoint solutions including apps, master pages, custom page layouts, content types, workflows, and display templates for searchDemonstrated experience with Power Platform architecture and creating Power Platform automations, flows, and solutionsPossesses knowledge of related technologies such as SQL server, MS Windows Server, Azure, and Active DirectoryDemonstrated experience with writing complex specifications based on system requirementsStrong communications skills (both oral and written) to communicate effectively with both highly-technical and non-technical usersStrong interpersonal to effectively work with a wide range of faculty, staff, and studentsAbility to work well as a team member in multi-professional environment and as an individual contributorAssets (Nonessential):
Work experience in a university, government, or healthcare setting would be considered an assetCertifications such as Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), or Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator would be strong assetsTo be successful in this role you will be:
AdaptableCommunicatorMulti-taskerOrganizedProblem solverResourcefulTeam playerClosing Date:
11/17/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group:
USWAppointment Type : Budget - ContinuingSchedule:
Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 16 -- $107,502 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $137,476. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category:
Engineering / TechnicalRecruiter:
Amanda KrmekLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc Substantiation Process
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to Indigenous Substantiation Website.Job Segment: Solution Architect, System Administrator, Information Security, Drafting, Developer, Technology, Engineering
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