Technical Advisor, Dynamics - Power Platform

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role

We are looking for a Technical Advisor to support our Chief Information Officer Branch. The Technical Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. 

We are looking for a Technical Advisor that brings an enthusiasm for building solutions that are forward thinking with considerations for re-use, maintainability and extensibility. The incumbent is someone to provide expert advice, research, analysis, development and design of applications and related strategies. This includes client-facing portals and DevOps processes, plus key activities:

• Provides specialized advice to internal project teams and work units on technical solutions and standards to adapt and support the design, development, testing, implementation, integration, maintenance and support of IT applications. • 


• Advises and guides business clients on technical applications issues, and provides expertise and analysis to facilitate client understanding, involvement and acceptance of the design, development, testing and delivery, installation, integration and maintenance of IT applications. 


• Conducts feasibility studies, develops and designs research, recommends various alternatives for IT applications development and presents options to support decision making and to address client requirements. 


• Provides technical direction to working groups and periodically leads project teams composed of technical staff. 


• Develops IT solutions within Dynamics/Power Platform and associated technologies; this can include:

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    • Configuring entities, forms, views, and security permissions in Dynamics CRM 365, based on business requirements.
    
    
    • Creating workflows, business processes and rules, as well as custom form scripts that leverage the client-side Javascript libraries. 
    
    
    • Extending Dynamics CRM including developing server-side plugins, workflows and processes using the Dynamics SDK and .NET; experience with a Grants and
    
    
    • Contributions implementation would be an asset.
    
    
    • Integrating a public facing portal using Microsoft Power Pages.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science from a recognized University.

A Technical College diploma in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and direct experience may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience using software development methodologies, including SCRUM, plusexperience with source control, various branching methodologies and release automation.


• 10 years of experience in development of IT business applications. 


• Extensive** experience working with Dynamics CRM 365; this includes configuration of entities, forms, views, rules, workflows, business process flows and security permissions based on business requirements and acceptance criteria.


• Significant* experience customizing or extending Dynamics CRM through the development of server-side plugins, workflows and actions, as well as developing custom form scripts leveraging client-side JavaScript libraries. 


• Significant* experience developing Power Pages Portals compliant with Government of Canada Web Standards, such as WET and Canada.ca themes, as well as experience working with Power Automate and other Power Platform services. 


• Experience working in an agile environment using Azure DevOps 


• Experience working with other Microsoft Power Platform Apps and Services would be considered an asset. 

*Significant is defined as at least 5 years or more of experience 

**Extensive is defined as 7 years or more

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

English  

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Solid* knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum and/or LEAN, including release management and source integration with git, following industry branching standards. 


• Advanced** knowledge configurating Microsoft Dynamics CRM entities, forms, views, rules, workflows, business processes and security permissions. 


• Advanced** ability to develop in C#/.NET using object oriented best practices and extend Dynamics forms through JavaScript. 


• Strong ability to develop Power Pages compliant with Government of Canada Web Standards, i.e. WET and Canada.ca theme. 


• Strong ability to integrate Dynamics with other systems via web services or APIs, including the ability to migrate data from other data sources. 


• Advanced** ability to perform research and analysis to recommend solutions.

*Solid – a solid working level knowledge is required. The level of knowledge is used by fully qualified individuals to solve day-to-day problems and address normal issues. 

**Advanced – in-depth knowledge (detailed and focused) &/or broad (extensive) knowledge of the subject area. The knowledge is used to solve new problems and/or issues.

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support

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Compensation

From $103,911 to $130,061 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.


• To ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates must provide, along with their résumé, a detailed cover letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how they gained the experience. Failure to include a cover letter may result in automatic disqualification. 


• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.


• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.


• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.


• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.


• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.