Job Description

Do you have the ability to provide expertise and leadership in information technology (IT) innovation and architecture?

Are you an experienced I&IT professional interested in shaping the future technology decisions of the Labour & Transportation I&IT Cluster (LTC)?

Do you want to work with aligning the latest technology trends with Ministry needs and requirements?

If so, please consider this exciting position within the LTC Cluster Architecture Office.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this job you will:

• Identify architecture and security requirements and lead development of architecture solutions
• Provide cyber security guidance to the architecture, design, implementation and continuous evolution of cost effective multi-ministry/large scale/enterprise reusable IT assets and services available to I&IT projects
• Provide input into the cluster\'s technology roadmap to help shape the technology that will be used to meet the needs of our business through their digital strategies
• Provide senior level strategic and authoritative advice to support architecture, policy, procedures and program development.
• Lead and participate in the organization\'s innovation program and strategic planning
• Conduct proof of concepts and research and development activities to ensure new technologies meet client requirements and participate in feasibility studies and reviews of new IT systems and technologies
• Provide the analysis, development, evaluation and estimation of new directions and options for architecture
• Lead, develop and implement architecture policies, I&IT guidance, standards and products
• Provide consultative guidance and technical advice and participate in governance established to ensure IT projects confirm to OPS directives, policies, and standards
• Develop and present architecture proposals and business cases for I&IT projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with I&IT managers, OPS enterprise architects and project stakeholders
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to project teams and consultants

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise applications, and computer languages specific to Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of public cloud architectures, using IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), SaaS (Software as a Service)
• Knowledge of concepts of security in order to provide practical expertise and guidance
• Knowledge of relevant state of the art multi-platform I&IT technology; I&IT technology research and development, implementation, security, and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of business process modelling, data modelling, and/or information management, business analysis, design and process reengineering

Strategic Planning

• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices to provide strategic advice and direction
• Ability to define migration strategies to for migrating solutions from on-premise infrastructure to the public cloud
• Ability to create and provide input into strategic and operational plans, decisions and roadmaps
• Ability to research and recommend innovative solution alternatives and strategies
• Develop options, reports and strategic recommendations to support senior level decision-making

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Ability to apply leading industry best practices and standards in architecture, software and systems engineering, design and development tools and techniques, and software lifecycle methodologies
• Ability to develop architectural solutions to meet complex, multi-year plans, spanning multiple internal/external stakeholders and broadly defined business objectives
• Ability to resolve significant integration and technical issues
• Ability to coordinate all phases of complex multi-ministry/cluster architecture for systems supporting both internal/external clients and stakeholders

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Oral communication skills to present IT strategies and solutions to senior management and provide advice
• Ability to advise regarding approaches to contentious systems architecture issues
• Ability to lead planning sessions and project status meetings
• Ability to consult with multiple stakeholders and clients to advise on technical issues
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and obtain buy-in for systems development
• Excellent writing and presentation skills