Job Description

Role Overview

The Government of Ontario is embarking on a large-scale

Data & AI Transformation Initiative

focused on building the

Ontario Data Platform (ODP)

--a modern enterprise ecosystem enabling data ingestion, storage, processing, governance, analytics, and AI-driven insights. The ODP will serve internal government clusters and ministries, with plans to extend services to external agencies in the future.

We are seeking a

Senior IT Enterprise Strategist

with deep experience in

Data & AI strategy, enterprise architecture, and transformation leadership

to help shape and operationalize ODP's strategic direction. The successful candidate will lead the development of enterprise data and AI strategies, roadmaps, and operational processes; support executive decision-making; and foster alignment across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the

development of ODP's technology strategy

in alignment with enterprise architecture and business objectives. Define and execute

strategy execution plans and ODP roadmaps

, ensuring measurable progress toward transformation goals. Develop and refine

ODP operational and development processes

supporting scalability, performance, and governance.

Evangelize strategy and implementation plans

across multiple government clusters and ministries to secure executive and stakeholder buy-in. Partner with

Enterprise Data Stewardship

and IT leadership teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution consistency.

Collaborate with IT clusters and ministries

to drive integration and adoption of ODP capabilities. Develop and deliver

strategic and tactical communications

, including executive presentations, briefing notes, and collateral. Contribute to

enterprise and solution architecture documentation

, management, and financial artifacts. Lead and participate in

program and project management activities

related to ODP initiatives. Develop and manage

RFPs/RFSs

to support the growth of ODP's technical and operational capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 15 years

of experience in

Data & AI strategy and execution

within large, multi-stakeholder organizations. Proven experience in

Enterprise Architecture

development and implementation. Demonstrated experience with

Data & AI Governance

frameworks, processes, and technologies. Applied expertise with

modern cloud data technologies

, including

Azure

and

Databricks

. Strong understanding of

Application and Technology Architecture

, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Experience developing and operationalizing

IT strategies

aligned with organizational vision and business capabilities. Demonstrated

strategic and transformational thinking

, with a focus on optimizing application landscapes and reducing redundancy and cost. Excellent

stakeholder engagement

, communication, and influencing skills. Advanced

analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making

capabilities. Strong

team leadership

and collaboration skills in Agile and traditional environments.

PMP certification

and proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs.

Desirable Qualifications

TOGAF certification

or equivalent enterprise architecture credentials. Experience with

AI and Machine Learning tools and frameworks

. Knowledge of the

Government of Ontario's organizational structure and business processes

. Experience developing

business cases, procurement strategies, and executive communications

. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in

Agile, data-driven, and fast-paced environments

. Strong presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have delivering complex Cloud technology projects? How many years of experience do you have managing enterprise solutions involving technologies such as IBM Portal, WebSphere, DataPower, OpenShift, Cloud Automation Manager, Ansible, and Oracle Database? How many years of experience do you have applying the Agile or Scrum framework to promote best practices and awareness among project teams, clients, or stakeholders?
Location:

Toronto, ON (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON