Control engineer Jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

Salary: $41,600 - 52,000 per year

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Information Systems, or a related field
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and Linux environments
• Programming fundamentals in a language such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or Power Fx
• Hands-on experience with at least one AI coding or app-building assistant, and the judgment to review and correct its output
• Basic understanding of data modelling, including tables and relationships
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools such as Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, and with cloud concepts
• Experience with version control, such as Git
• Clear writing skills and the ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical colleagues
• Curiosity, ability to learn new tools quickly, and capacity to work independently
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada
• Preferred: Experience with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Lists, Power Apps, Power Automate, or Copilot Studio
• Preferred: Experience building an AI agent or chatbot
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Azure or another cloud platform
• Preferred: Familiarity with relational or non-relational databases, such as SQL, Dataverse, or NoSQL
• Preferred: A Microsoft fundamentals certification
• Preferred: Knowledge of, or lived experience in, First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario
• Hiring preference is given to members of the KO First Nations, followed by Indigenous individuals from outside KO First Nations; qualified First Nations members are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

• Meet with departments to understand their current information flows and needs
• Design SharePoint information architecture, including sites, libraries, lists, metadata, permissions, and retention
• Build solutions using AI-assisted tools, including Copilot in SharePoint, Power Platform Plan Designer, generative pages, Power Automate, Dataverse, and AI coding assistants
• Create and test SharePoint or Copilot Studio agents that answer staff questions using approved content
• Review permissions and content so Copilot only surfaces information each person is authorized to access
• Test and validate AI-generated work for data accuracy, security, accessibility, and usability
• Deliver pilot solutions with departments, gather feedback, and refine the solutions
• Prepare technical and user documentation and lead short staff training sessions
• Apply Responsible AI practices and First Nations data-sovereignty principles (OCAP) in design decisions

Technologies:

• AI
• Azure
• C#
• Cloud
• Copilot
• Git
• JavaScript
• Linux
• Microsoft 365
• NoSQL
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• SharePoint
• Office 365
• ASP.NET
• ChatGPT
• Claude Code
• Cursor
• GitHub

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We are the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE), an evolving organization providing innovative, high-quality education programs and services to the First Nation communities we serve. We incorporate each communitys history and traditions into academic planning while continuing to move education forward. This is a paid, 16-week Microsoft Solutions Internship under the technical direction of our AI and Data Science Lead, focused on developing a maintainable SharePoint-based repository and data store. The position is 35 hours per week, in person, in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, or Balmertown. We offer production-project experience, mentorship, hands-on exposure to Microsofts AI tools, and portfolio work for future employers. Pay is $20–$25 per hour. The interview process includes a short practical skills assessment. The closing date is December 4, 2026, and the anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

last updated 46 week of 2026