MIcrosoft Solutions Intern

Job type: Paid Internship

Locations: Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, OR Balmertown

The Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is a dynamic and evolving organization dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality educational programs and services to the First Nation communities we serve. KOBE weaves each community's diverse and rich history and traditions into all academic planning while continuously "Moving Education Forward."

Position Summary

A Microsoft Solutions Intern is needed for a 16-week (35 hours per week) term to build a single, maintainable SharePoint-based repository and data store for our departments.

Working under the technical direction of the AI and Data Science Lead, you will design and deliver working pilot solutions together with KOBE departments and document everything for internal handoff. Salary Range: $20 - $25 per hour

What You'll Do

• Meet with departments to understand how information moves today and what they need

• Design the SharePoint information architecture: 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 and Dataverse, and AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code

• Create and test SharePoint or Copilot Studio agents that answer staff questions from approved content

• Clean up permissions and content so Copilot only surfaces what each person is allowed to see

• Test and validate everything AI generates: data accuracy, security, accessibility and usability

• Deliver pilots with departments, gather feedback and iterate

• Write clear technical and user documentation, and run short training sessions for staff

• Follow Responsible AI practices and First Nations data-sovereignty principles (OCAP) in every design decision

What You Bring

• 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 and algorithms, object-oriented programming, and Linux environments

• Programming fundamentals in any language (for example Python, JavaScript, C# or Power Fx)

• Hands-on use of at least one AI coding or app-building assistant (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or similar), and the judgement to review and correct its output

• Basic understanding of data modelling: tables, relationships and why structure matters

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) and cloud concepts

• Experience with version control such as Git

• Clear writing, and the ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical colleagues

• Curiosity and the ability to learn new tools quickly and work independently

What We’d Love to See

• SharePoint Online, Microsoft Lists, Power Apps, Power Automate or Copilot Studio experience

• Experience building an AI agent or chatbot

• Microsoft Azure or another cloud platform

• Relational or non-relational databases (for example SQL, Dataverse, NoSQL)

• Any Microsoft fundamentals certification

• Knowledge of, or lived experience in, First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario

What You'll Gain

Real projects in production use, mentorship from KOBE's AI and Data Science Lead, hands-on experience with Microsoft's newest AI tooling, and portfolio work you can show future employers.

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to resumes@edu.knet.ca

The interview process will include a short, hands-on assessment to demonstrate skills relevant to the position.

All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Hiring preference is given to members of the KO First Nations and secondly to Indigenous individuals from outside KO First Nations. Qualified members of First Nations are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: December 11, 2026

Starting Date: January 4, 2027