Job Description

Data Architect - Senior

Rate is CAD 85 to 110/hr

Job ID: GOAPRDJP00000637

Contract Length: 12 months

Extension: 12 months

Job Location: Remote (Occasional office visit to GOA Edmonton Downtown Office)

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect for our GOA client.

The successful candidate will be a Semantic Data Architect with a diverse range of technical skills and experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary environments. The role may have aspects of any or all the following: semantic architecture design, cloud platform integration, data governance, metadata and ontology management, AI infrastructure development, and stakeholder engagement. The candidate will contribute to the development and administration of semantic layers and knowledge graphs, support secure and compliant cloud-based data platforms, and apply Agile and DevOps practices to deliver scalable, interoperable solutions.

Duties:

1. Lead the design and implementation of semantic data models that support generative AI applications and conversational user interfaces.

2. Develop and manage ontologies, taxonomies, and metadata standards to enhance data discoverability, governance, and reuse.

3. Document architecture decisions, standards, and best practices to support operational sustainability and knowledge transfer.

4. Architect and maintain scalable cloud-based infrastructure to support semantic data integration, knowledge graphs, and AI- and advanced analytics-driven services.

5. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to align semantic architecture with strategies and ensure interoperability across supported platforms.

6. Integrate generative AI tools with enterprise data systems to enable intelligent conversational capabilities.

7. Support the development of conversational user interfaces, AI-enabled data products and AI agents that leverage structured and unstructured data sources.

8. Ensure policy-aligned data privacy, security, and ethical AI practices are embedded in all semantic and AI infrastructure designs.

9. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members involved in semantic, AI and advanced analytical initiatives.

10. Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies in semantic knowledge, AI, and data architectures to inform strategic planning and innovation.

Mandatory Requirements

University graduation-Computing Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), Engineering (ENG), Management Information Systems (MIS) or related discipline & 6-yrs progressive related experience Experience in building analytical and quantitative analysis models. Experience with projects that involved data science , data engineering and / or AI. Experience using analytical and problem solving skills to plan and design creative solutions. Experience using Hadoop, Microsoft SQL and unstructured data. Must have background with unstructured data, in the form of social media, video feeds or audio. Experience with and understanding of the application of statistical methods such as regression, significance testing, and other methods to address key business issues. Experience with dimensional modeling techniques. Experience with Python development Experience with relational database modeling techniques. Experience working in a data warehouse/business intelligence or relevant data environment in either a development or support role. Experience designing semantic data models and ontologies to enable structured knowledge representation and improve conversational AI.

Nice to Have

Proven experience designing and deploying scalable cloud-based data platform architectures that integrate with semantic and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) analytical technologies. Experience with architecting and maintaining and orchestrating secure, automated CI/CD pipelines for data and AI services to enable rapid, compliant deployments. Direct, hands-on experience with design and implementation of data security, data privacy, policies, data de-identification/anonymization, data audits/reviews, synthetic data Experience in Agile project methodology Experience building and maintaining enterprise knowledge graphs Hands-on experience with generative AI orchestration tools, vector databases and frameworks, and their integration with enterprise source data systems for conversational interfaces Demonstrated experience in managing metadata, ensuring data quality, and implementing data governance frameworks to support enterprise compliance efforts. Expertise in designing and implementing semantic models, ontologies, and taxonomies to support enterprise semantic knowledge representation. Experience evaluating and applying emerging trends in semantic research areas, Generative AI, AI ethics, advanced analytics (AI, machine learning, data science) and data interoperability to inform strategic planning.

How to Apply

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Apply directly via Indeed, or send your resume to recruitment@shabech.ca.

THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST.

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About Shabech Consulting

At Shabech Consulting, we specialize in Business and IT consulting, strategic staffing, and project management services. Our mission is to connect businesses with exceptional talent and deliver customized solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. With a team of seasoned professionals, we take a collaborative approach, understanding each client's unique needs and challenges to provide tailored strategies that produce real results.

Whether it's navigating complex projects, filling critical roles, or optimizing operations, we are committed to excellence in every engagement. As a trusted partner to organizations across industries, Shabech Consulting is dedicated to turning visions into reality and helping businesses achieve their strategic goals with precision and expertise.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for the next steps will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $85.00-$110.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-02
Expected start date: 2025-10-01