10+ years of experience in solution architecture within government or complex organizations
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture domains including business, information, application, technology, and security
Proficiency in architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman
Experience with modern web application technologies such as MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to develop enterprise architecture deliverables and artifacts
Familiarity with accessibility standards like AODA and WCAG
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and support to project teams and subject matter experts
Update and validate solution architecture models and documentation
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment
Develop artifacts using cluster tools and model repositories
Review source code and existing architecture documentation
Identify and manage issues and risks within the project
Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions and validation meetings
Benefits
Opportunity to work on complex, impactful government projects
Engagement with diverse stakeholders across multiple ministries
Access to professional development and knowledge transfer sessions
Involvement in Agile Enterprise Architecture delivery
Potential for long-term collaboration within the Ontario Public Service
Full Job Description
Job Description Responsibilities:
Providingleadership, guidance and support to the project team and subject matterexperts; creates and maintains all models/artifacts/diagrams as it relatesto establishing a solution
Update,develop and validate all required solution architecture models/artifacts,documents and materials (according to industry best practices, GO-ITSstandards and OPS EA guidelines using the appropriate version)
Collaborateswith cluster staff, project teams, ministry Subject Matter Expert(SME) and other OPS partners/service providers to ensure architecturealignment
Developsartifacts leveraging cluster/ministry tools and model repository (e.g.PowerDesigner, DevOps)
Workdirectly with the Ceres lead developer and designated technical staff tovalidate architecture artefacts, implementation approach and enhancementsunder active development.
Reviewrelevant source code, configuration, Azure DevOps repositories, CI/CDpipelines, build and deployment documentation, existingarchitecture/design documentation and deployed environment configurations,subject to approved access.
Identifyissues and risks to be managed or addressed, and assist the project teamor ministry to facilitate mitigation
Arrangeand facilitate validation sessions
Develop/revisesolution architecture artifacts according to cluster and corporateguidance
Participatein review and information-sharing meetings
SupportAgile Enterprise Architecture (EA) delivery during the project
Developreference architecture artifacts/models/patterns to enable shared use forfuture clients
Arrangeand facilitate Enterprise Architecture (EA) meetings with cluster staff,subject matter experts, and other stakeholders as required
Supportthe process of acquiring cluster and corporate approvals, such as ProjectGating, LRC cluster governance processes, and corporate architecturegovernance points (AGP)
Providestatus updates to both the project team and the Enterprise Architectureunit
Providetransfer of knowledge and project deliverables to identified clusterstaff
Adhereto all OPS GO-ITS Standards, specifically GO-ITS 200PRS Ontario Public Service EnterpriseArchitecture Governance Requirements and others as required
Revisearchitectures per action and/or conditions arising from LRC's governancebody (Project Gating Review Committee) and Corporate EA Governance reviewbodies as required
Utilize,reuse, and incorporate OPS Reference Architectures into the projectarchitectures
Ensurealignment with any other related and relevant business materials
Knowledge Transfer Requirements:
Knowledgetransfer is expected to occur throughout the duration of the assignmentthrough regular meetings, touchpoints, and working sessions with LRCstaff
Allarchitecture artefacts, models, diagrams, decision records, working files,supporting evidence, configuration documentation and other deliverablescreated or updated by the resource must be stored in ministry-designatedrepositories using accessible formats.
Dedicatedknowledge transfer sessions will be scheduled to ensure completeness ofknowledge transfer and all documentation is shared, and allow LRC staff toask clarification and/or follow-up questions
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
Depthof knowledge in enterprise architecture domains, including business,information, application, technology, and security architecture.Proficiency in architecture frameworks and standards such as TOGAF orZachman. Ability to design, integrate, and optimize solution architectureswith strong technical problem-solving skills
Skill Set Requirements:
10+years of experience successfully completing solution architectures ingovernment settings or similar complex, multi-project/multi-clientorganizations
Experienceas a solution or application architect who has successfully documented,validated and evolved the architecture of custom-built cloud applications.
Experiencewith modern web application architecture and technologies, preferablyMongoDB, Express.js, React and Node.js, or closely comparable JavaScript,Node.js and NoSQL technologies.
Experienceinterpreting business capabilities, processes and requirements and usingthem to inform solution architecture, including the ability to review andincorporate business capability models into applicable architecturedeliverables.
Demonstratedexperience with information and data architecture, including conceptualand logical data models, metadata, data flows, information exchanges, andauthoritative data sources.
Goodunderstanding of diverse business environments, especially government andcompliance/regulatory functions
Provenability to identify and analyze business, functional and non-functionalrequirements and translate them into practical solution architecturerequirements, models and recommendations.
Knowledgeand experience of information technology, providing the ability tointegrate and identify IT-enabled opportunities to solve businesspressures/needs
Demonstratedexperience managing relationships and resolving issues acrossmulti-stakeholder teams, including business stakeholders, subject-matterexperts, developers, project teams, enterprise architects and technicalservice providers.
Experiencein developing enterprise architecture deliverables/artifacts (e.g.models), including current-state and target-state architecture,architecture diagrams, solution requirements, information and data models,data flows, API and interface specifications, non-functional requirementsand Architecture Decision Records.
Knowledgeof the Zachman Framework, including business / information / application /technology / security architectures
Knowledgeand understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act(AODA), applicable WCAG requirements and accessibility considerations fordigital applications.
Evaluation Criteria:
Application/Solution Architecture:
Depthof knowledge in enterprise architecture domains, including business,information, application, technology, and security architecture.Proficiency in architecture frameworks and standards such as TOGAF orZachman. Ability to design, integrate, and optimize solution architectureswith strong technical problem-solving skills
Demonstratedexperience in delivering complex IT solutions and applications, managingsystems integrations, and resolving technical and architectural issues.Proven track record in applying architecture best practices andmethodologies
Handson demonstrated experience developing all required applicationarchitecture artefacts
Handson demonstrated experience leading all aspects of solution design,including security and privacy
Experiencearchitecting custom-built applications using Microsoft Azure platform andcloud services, including integrations with externally hosted managedservices where applicable.
Hands-onexperience creating architecture artifacts, models and/or reports usingPowerDesigner, or Visio, or other tools
Enterprise Architecture Leadership and Methodologies:
Demonstratedknowledge of and experience in leading and delivering solutionArchitecture projects
Handson demonstrated experience successfully leading project teams through alllevels of governance processes (cluster and corporate) such a projectgating, architecture governance points
Handson demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations tocluster and corporate architecture review boards to successful obtainapprovals
Experienceleading project teams through the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process,Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) process and other technical or securityassessment processes as required
Demonstratedexperience with enterprise architecture, including the ability tointegrate/align with across all domains (business, information, Solution,technical, security)
Previous OPS experience:
Experiencedelivering solutions within the Ontario Public Service (OPS), BroaderPublic Sector (BPS), or other government environments.
Understandingof OPS governance, approval processes, and decision-making structures.
Experienceworking with ministries, business stakeholders, and central agencies
Soft Skills:
Excellentanalytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal
Excellentmeeting facilitation skills to gather requirements
Experiencereporting progress on deliverables to the team, project leads andmanagement, including proactively raising risks/issues withmitigations
