SharePoint Developer - Intranet Developement

Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced SharePoint Developer to design, configure, and deploy a modern SharePoint Online intranet that serves as a centralized hub for employee collaboration and communication. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to develop department-specific communication sites while ensuring a consistent user experience, effective governance, and an intuitive information architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build a modern SharePoint Online Intranet Hub Site for the organization.
• Create and configure department-specific communication sites and landing pages.
• Develop a scalable information architecture, including site structure, navigation, metadata, and taxonomy.
• Gather requirements from department stakeholders and translate business needs into effective SharePoint solutions.
• Configure document libraries, web parts, page templates, permissions, and content management processes.
• Establish consistent branding, navigation, and user experience across all department sites.
• Provide recommendations on governance, site ownership, and long-term maintenance. 
• Conduct testing, user training, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within an accelerated project timeline.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and launching SharePoint Online intranets in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft 365 ecosystem
  • Hub Sites and Communication Sites
  • Information Architecture
  • Metadata and Taxonomy Management
  • Document Management Best Practices
• Experience gathering requirements and working directly with business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver quality solutions within tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating employee intranets for professional services, financial services, or corporate organizations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI).
• Experience implementing governance frameworks and content lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with employee engagement and internal communications best practices.

Deliverables

The contractor will be responsible for delivering:

• Corporate SharePoint Intranet Hub Site
• Department Communication Sites (e.g., People & Culture, Finance, Investments, Marketing, Legal, Operations, IT)
• Standardized page templates and navigation structure.
• Metadata and document management framework
• Governance recommendations and site administration guide
• Administrator knowledge transfer and end-user training materials

Location: Canada