If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about developing and architecting solutions, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you! 

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges. 

Come join our team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world! 

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Power Platform Architect 

Location: Ottawa (Hybrid Mode*) 

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC: 

You have : 

• A University degree in computer science, data science, information science, business or other relevant degree, or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training. Power Platform or related certification(s) is an asset. 
• Proficiency in French and English, reading writing and speaking. 
• Substantive experience in architecting and developing cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including experience directly related to system integrations. 
• Enhanced skillset with data warehousing, database development, data modeling and their related best practices. 
• Experience with transforming and transferring data between information systems.
• Experience in data reporting and/or business intelligence tools and machine learning concepts, are assets.  

You are : 

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements:  At IDRC we are respectful, intentional, and accountable. 
• Someone who enjoys working with diverse teams to model their data lifecycle and challenges, as part of gaining an overall understanding of organizational information flow.  
• Passionate about system architecture and integration, and you stay informed of best practices and innovations pertaining to providing solutions in a cloud-based environment. 
• Interested in exploring various aspects of AI, ML, NLP, etc. and how they could be used to produce a more cohesive and positive end-user experience.
• A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills. 

You are interested in: 

• Helping IDRC to leverage its data and information assets to enable evidence-based decision-making, as a strategic priority, by modeling and merging data from different sources, performing data transformation, as well as investigating and making recommendations about technological solutions. 
• Joining a dynamic team – Digital Solutions Management - and working in collaborative and creative ways across the Centre to solve complex data problems, in support of real and sustainable change in our world. 
• A stimulating and flexible work environment promoting innovation and exploration. 
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity. 

Then we are interested in your profile! 

At IDRC, we support your professional development.  

Additional Information:

• For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view the Job Details.
• *Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (3 days out of 10 in the office).
• As a result of this process, the Centre will establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities.