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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Join a Challenger
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
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.
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.
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
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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.