I. H. Asper School of Business

Position number: 37800

Date posted: May 12, 2026

Job details

Automation Technician - Information Technologist 2 (AESES)

New Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary:

$29.05 to $41.75 per hour ($52,871.00 to $75,985.00 per annum)

Appointment Dates

June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027

Trial/Probation period:

420 hours worked

For more information please contact: Elaine Chipongian - elaine.chipongian@umanitoba.ca

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Post-secondary degree in Business, or Computer Science required.
• Training or certification in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) required.
• Relevant training in data management, system integration, or application development required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation roles required.
• Experience developing and supporting business applications and workflows required.
• Experience working with data integration across systems (e.g., SQL, SharePoint, PowerApps) required.
• Experience in database design and management, including writing and optimizing SQL queries required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong demonstrated ability to design and develop automation and application solutions required.
• Strong demonstrated ability to produce user documentation for in-house systems required.
• Ability to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement required.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across multiple systems required.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working within Microsoft 365 environment (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) required.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy best practices required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently required.
• Experience in a post-secondary or large organizational environment is required.
• Experience in a business school setting is an asset.

Key responsibilities

Automation & Application Development

• Designs and develops automated business solutions using PowerApps, PowerBI, and PowerAutomate to improve efficiency across academic and administrative units.
• Identifies process gaps through consultation with stakeholders and translates requirements into scalable applications and workflows.
• Builds PowerApps and PowerAutomate solutions to replace manual processes and improve consistency of operations.
• Performs ongoing enhancements to ensure solutions remain aligned with evolving business needs.
• Leads the implementation of new automation initiatives.
• Plans, develops, tests, and deploys solutions in coordination with stakeholders.
• Ensures solutions are user-friendly, reliable, and meet defined objectives.

Data Integration & Systems Management

• Develops and maintains integrations between systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and institutional data sources).
• Connects data across platforms to enable centralized access and reporting.
• Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and appropriate access controls.
• Monitors and maintains the performance and reliability of automation and data systems.
• Troubleshoots issues across interconnected systems and implements fixes.
• Performs regular reviews to ensure systems remain stable and efficient.

Data & Reporting Enablement

• Supports the development of dashboards and reporting solutions to inform decision-making.
• Works with stakeholders to define reporting needs related to strategic planning, KPIs, and operational metrics.
• Structures data to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting outputs.
• Improves access to institutional data.
• Designs solutions that allow users to retrieve and use data more efficiently.
• Reduces reliance on manual data collection and ad hoc reporting.

Stakeholder Support & Technical Guidance

• Provides technical guidance to faculty and staff on automation and data solutions.
• Advises on best practices and appropriate use of tools.
• Assists users in understanding and adopting new systems.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business needs.
• Engages regularly with academic and administrative units to gather feedback and refine solutions.

Governance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develops and maintains documentation for systems, processes, and solutions.
• Ensures knowledge is captured for continuity and support.
• Ensures solutions align with institutional standards, security, and governance requirements.
• Applies best practices for data security, privacy, and system sustainability.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Reviews existing processes and recommends enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.