Position Title:  MS Fabric Administrator

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

As the MS Fabric Administrator, you will lead the management, governance, and optimization of our enterprise data platform. In this role, you will oversee Fabric tenants, capacities, and security configurations while supporting end‑to‑end data operations across the organization. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to enable efficient data product development, ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, and maintain a secure, scalable, and high‑performing analytics environment. This position is ideal for a technically strong, detail‑oriented professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure data ecosystems, and modern data governance practices.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Administer and manage Microsoft Fabric tenants, capacities, and workspaces, including the full ecosystem of OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Notebooks, Pipelines, and Dataflows.
• Configure and maintain security settings, data access, and governance policies such as sensitivity labels, data‑loss prevention, and workspace standards.
• Implement and enhance role‑based access controls (RBAC), ensuring alignment with least‑privilege access models and organizational security practices.
• Oversee and optimize Fabric capacity utilization (F‑SKU, P‑SKU, etc.), monitoring system performance, memory usage, and error logs to ensure platform reliability.
• Manage and support data pipelines, Lakehouses, and Warehouses to meet enterprise data engineering and analytics needs.
• Monitor data refresh processes, performance metrics, and platform health to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, security teams, and business stakeholders to support data product development and ensure end‑to‑end workflow efficiency.
• Enforce best‑practice naming conventions, workspace governance strategies, and lifecycle management across business domains.
• Ensure compliance with internal data policies, residency requirements, and external regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Provide user support, training, documentation, and guidance on best practices within Microsoft Fabric and related tools.
• Stay current with Microsoft Fabric roadmap updates, communicating impacts and opportunities to team leads and stakeholders.
• Perform regular audits of user access, security configurations, and memory utilization to recommend and implement platform security and optimization improvements.
• Manage Power BI tenant settings, security groups, workspace permissions, and integration with Fabric governance processes.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD workflows for Fabric‑related development, including deployment automation across environments.

What You Bring to the Team:

• University Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience with a strong technical foundation in:
  • Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Synapse, and related data platform technologies.
  • Data governance tooling such as Microsoft Purview for cataloging, lineage, and compliance.
  • Microsoft Entra ID, including security groups, identity governance, and integration with Microsoft 365 compliance tools.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Upgrading and integrating enterprise systems, applications, and cloud technologies.
  • Conducting root‑cause analysis, debugging platform-level issues, and optimizing data workflows.
  • Delivering secure applications for internal and external users, with strong adherence to security guidelines.
  • Implementing system migrations, platform modernization initiatives, and ongoing operational maintenance.
  • Working closely with business stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Strong hands‑on experience with development languages and data technologies such as DAX, T‑SQL, or Python in an enterprise data platform context.
• Knowledge of SDLC processes, modern software development methodologies, and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline design and deployment automation.
• Certification related to Microsoft data, analytics, or development technologies is considered an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and analytical skills with an ability to diagnose complex system issues.
• Solid understanding of application and data security best practices.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.  

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.