Job Description
Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 800,000 customers across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada’s Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World’s Best Banks list since 2021.
The work
The Senior Modern Workplace Engineer plays a key role in the design, delivery, and ongoing support of cloud-based productivity and collaboration services across the organisation. The role focuses on the research, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Microsoft 365 and related cloud platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and user‑centric digital workplace solutions.
This position supports both tactical execution and strategic modernisation initiatives, contributing to operational excellence, automation, and long-term platform sustainability.
The core responsibilities
Business & Cloud Enablement
- Partners with business leaders and technology teams to determine how Microsoft 365 and cloud services best support client and business needs, contributing to the design and implementation of solutions hosted on the bank’s cloud infrastructure.
Modern Workplace & Cloud Engineering
Design, implement, and support Modern Workplace solutions built on Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms, including SharePoint, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, Intune, Purview, Viva Suite, and Microsoft Copilot.
Contribute to the development and evolution of secure, scalable cloud services that align with business and regulatory requirements.
Support the lifecycle management, governance, and optimisation of collaboration and productivity platforms.
Automation & Engineering Enablement
Develop, maintain, and refine automation scripts and processes to support cloud deployments, configuration management, and ongoing operations.
Perform testing and validation of cloud services, platform updates, and upgrades prior to production rollout.
Reuse of frameworks to improve delivery consistency and cost effectiveness
Security, Compliance & Identity
Partner closely with Identity & Access Management (IAM) and security teams to ensure appropriate security controls, access governance, and compliance across cloud environments.
Assist in monitoring and assessing security posture for users, groups, third‑party access, and cloud services.
Document design, security controls, and operational standards to support audits and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder & Project Collaboration
Liaise with business stakeholders and internal technology teams to determine how Modern Workplace services can best support business objectives.
Contribute to project planning and delivery for initiatives involving Microsoft 365 and related cloud platforms.
Provide technical input, operational guidance, and subject matter expertise across multiple initiatives.
Leads and contributes to projects involving Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Intune, and related cloud platforms, including testing and validation of server and software upgrades.
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
Assist with advanced support and troubleshooting for Modern Workplace tools and services.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, platform optimisation, and service maturity.
Support departmental goals and business plan deliverables through high-quality engineering outcomes.
Platform Documentation & Operational Support
- Documents the design, maintenance, and security controls of cloud‑based solutions, while providing advanced support for Microsoft 365 applications and tools.
Change Management & Release Execution
- Executes platform changes in alignment with bank change‑management standards, including testing, prototyping, contingency planning, and controlled deployment.
Let’s talk about you
Experience in the administration and development of Nerdio Manager
Excellent PowerShell and SH/BASH Shell scripting skills
Strong experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform).
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, endpoint management, and cloud identity concepts.
Experience supporting cloud automation, scripting, and configuration management.
Solid understanding of security, identity, and governance in cloud environments.
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Purview, or Viva solutions
Exposure to regulated or audit‑driven environments
Mentoring or coaching of junior engineers
Contribution to long‑term Modern Workplace strategy
About the job
Working conditions are primarily normal for an office environment. This is a hybrid role.
This position requires one to work under pressure to meet the deadlines and react quickly when there is technical show-stopper type of issues. Critical showstopper issue must be resolved in the same day and may require overnight to ensure business units are operational next business day.
This position may require occasional work after hours as well as weekends to perform updates, testing or maintenance.
Some lifting of computer equipment may be required infrequently and occasionally will need to crawl under desks to reach phone, network, and/or electrical outlets.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
