Senior Workday Specialist

At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Applications, you will be responsible for liaising and maintaining the core global ERP platform to support Northland Power business objectives. In this role, you will primarily provide technical expertise as it pertains to ERP Finance, provide business analysis in assessing and designing enterprise application solutions and ensure standards and best practice are followed. Working closely with Workday team members, internal business partners, and designated vendors and partners, you will address business demands and support inquiries and ensure that global business applications in scope are operational within SLA.

This role will be based in our Toronto Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and supporting core global/and local Workday ERP system, Primarily Finance.
• Collaborate with business functional owners, business superusers and business support vendors to align application solutions with organizational objectives.
• In collaboration with Manager, Enterprise Applications, responsible for planning, design, development, deployment of application and reporting solutions, vendor releases, patches, and enhancements to ERP solution.
• Lead the business requirements gathering process and prepare business requirements documents.
• Provide technical leadership in IT/OT application projects and implementation and work with implementation team and vendors.
• Maintain IT standards throughout SDLC.
• Assist with ongoing systems and process improvement initiatives to ensure efficient data flow is captured and reporting capability/requirements are met.
• Collaborate and support Manager, Enterprise Applications in ensuring that vendors and service providers are delivering quality solutions based on SLAs.
• Develop and maintain all documentation relating to the technical environment including testing and support.

Who You Are

• Collaborative: You build relationships, seek diverse perspectives, leverage effective communication, and encourage cross-functional sharing of information.
• Proactive problem-solver: You evaluate problems through critical thinking. You have a knack for creative problem-solving and are able to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Analytical: You can formulate thoughtful and comprehensive analyses that assist in strategic decision-making.
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure the accuracy of the consolidation results, and you will follow up with others to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Thinking like an owner: You demonstrate initiative and ongoing commitment to Northland´s objectives. Take responsibility for actions and quality of the work.
• Globally minded: You have the ability to adapt and work with different time zones, cultures, perspectives, and attitudes. You are able to bring different perspectives together while providing support to regional and global counterparts.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Business or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years experience supporting business application systems, applications development, technical design, system integrations, system configuration and deployment along with end-user requirements and support.
• 5+ years experience in Workday configuration for Finance modules. Workday Finance certifications is a must. HR module proficiency would be an asset. Expert in system integrations and support.
• 5+ years of experience eliciting business requirements and preparing business requirements documents.
• Strong understanding of Accounting principles and Finance processes.
• Proficiency and experience with implementing all or most Workday Finance modules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft enterprise products and development tools and methodologies.
• Waterfall/Agile/Scrum methodologies, etc. experience with traditional SDLC methodologies.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework.
• Understanding of SaaS solution implementation approaches, as well as cloud development tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of users and with management.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivated, team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and quality decision making skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

What's In It for You

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

• Thoughtful benefits - A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you'll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first - Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Floating days and Birthdays off - As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.