About this Senior Microsoft OneDrive Migration Architect (Contract Opportunity) role at BDO Canada
Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
BDO Digital is currently seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft OneDrive Migration Architect for a minimum 20-week contract to support a large-scale Microsoft 365 rollout and migration engagement. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and can be located anywhere in Canada.
The individual will provide hands-on technical leadership for the rollout of OneDrive for Business, including OneDrive Known Folder Move, Group Policy Object configuration, user onboarding, legacy mapped network drive migration, migration scripting, batch execution, validation and post-migration support. The individual will be responsible for the following:
- Lead the technical planning and delivery of the OneDrive rollout and legacy mapped network drive migration.
- Assess legacy mapped network drive usage, folder structures, permissions and migration readiness, and design migration batches of approximately 200 to 300 users for a total of 2500 users.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell and ShareGate scripts for pre-migration assessment, folder creation, migration execution and incremental migrations when required.
- Coordinate migration readiness, execution, validation, reruns, troubleshooting and issue resolution with client IT teams.
- Be available after hours and during weekends to support and execute the migration activities.
- Identify and address migration issues, including long paths, invalid characters, unsupported files, shortcuts, junction folders, permissions and sync limitations.
- Guide client team to execute the premigration/migration activities/PowerShell script execution over shadowing calls (no direct access to client tenant will be given).
- Maintain migration runbooks, technical documentation, issue trackers and as-built materials, and support administrator knowledge transfer, end-user training and hypercare.
- Assist project leaders with project planning and ensure team members understand their assigned responsibilities.
- Gather and document client requirements and support stakeholder reviews and approvals.
- Maintain alignment between client requirements, project deliverables, scope and timeline.
- Set up, facilitate and document technical, project and client meetings.
- Due to the nature of the project, some flexibility will be required to be available after hours and during weekends at key stages of the project, in order to perform migration and validation activities.
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
- You are people focused with a people-first approach to internal team and client interactions
- You understand the client’s environment, challenges and priorities, and provide practical recommendations that support effective service delivery.
- You deliver migration activities in a structured, repeatable and well-documented manner, with a strong focus on data integrity, security and user impact.
- You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships with clients, partners and team members.
- You take ownership of your work, meet commitments and identify risks or dependencies early.
- You contribute to an inclusive and engaging team environment and continue to grow your technical and professional expertise.
Your experience and education
- 7+ years of experience delivering Microsoft 365, OneDrive or enterprise file migration projects.
- Deep hands-on experience with OneDrive for Business, OneDrive Known Folder Move and SharePoint Online.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting OneDrive Group Policy Objects on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Experience migrating legacy mapped network drives and file shares to OneDrive or SharePoint Online using ShareGate and PowerShell.
- Experience developing migration scripts (specifically for ShareGate), assessment reports, folder mappings and batch-level migration plans.
- Strong understanding of migration risks, including long paths, invalid characters, unsupported file types, shortcuts, junction folders, permissions and sync limitations.
- Experience with migration validation, issue tracking, reruns, troubleshooting, documentation and post-migration support.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for internal and external purposes.
- Proven ability to meet commitments, manage timelines and deliver high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently, manage change, take initiative and work well under pressure.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing client requirements and build strong relationships with clients, partners and team members.
- Microsoft 365, OneDrive, SharePoint or related certifications are considered an asset.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
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