Power Platform Developer

January 23 2025
Expected expiry date: February 6 2025
Industries Education, Training
Categories Data analyst, BI, Mining, AI, ERP, Packaged Software, SaaS, Internet, Web, E-Commerce, Programming, Development
Remote
Halifax, NS • Full time

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Power Platform Developer
Department/Unit Enterprise Application Services
Location Halifax / Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S004-25
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $36.60 - $45.98 per hour ($61,351- $77,702 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification SIT2
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Information Technology Services (ITS) is dedicated to a constructive, team-orientated environment focused on sharing knowledge and building effective partnerships that enable the University's mission and goals. As a member of the Collaborative Solutions group within ITS, the Power Platform Developer is responsible for undertaking assignments relating to the development of applications and processes in Microsoft Power Platform and consulting in areas of indirect responsibility relating to Microsoft Power Platform.
Key Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, and deploys custom solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Copilot Studio).
  • Collaborates with analysts and end-users to gather requirements and understand business processes.
  • Creates and maintains data models, reusable components, workflows, and dashboards within Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Investigates solutions collectively in areas of overlapping functions across administrative units and university faculties. Liaises, plans and coordinates technical work with other team members in ITS and distributed IT.
  • Advises and lends expertise to personnel and projects in client areas.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of software development and deployment methodologies, cloud solution development paradigms, and strategies for enabling low-code, citizen development.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field plus a minimum of five years of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • In-depth knowledge of the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Copilot Studio and supporting tools such as Power Query.
  • Experience required with Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and Power Platform connectors.
  • Knowledge of Dynamics 365.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Experience building solutions that use Power Platform to extend the functionality of other tools including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and non-Microsoft platforms.
Assets
  • Knowledge of system administration and configuration of the Power Platform environment.
  • Experience with PowerShell, JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and generative AI.
  • Microsoft Power Platform Certification (e.g., Power Platform App Maker, Power Platform Functional Consultant).
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 01/23/2025
Close Date 02/06/2025
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

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  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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