Job Description

A Senior Solution Designer is required to support six geospatial and infrastructure modernization projects within a hybrid work environment based in Peterborough, Ontario (option to work from Toronto or remotely). The role is focused on designing modern, high-performance GIS and IT solutions across multiple platforms including Esri, ArcGIS, Microsoft Azure, and various spatial database technologies.
Our client is looking for an ideal candidate that brings a strong technical foundation in geospatial systems, solution architecture, and public-sector IT project environments. This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) with a potential short extension.
Advantages
xf0x9fx8cx8d Hybrid Flexibility - Onsite presence in Peterborough or Toronto + remote option
xf0x9fx93xa6 Laptop Provided - Full IT setup shipped to the successful candidate
xf0x9fx8exaf Strategic Role - Contribute to the design of critical GIS solutions for multi-ministry use
xf0x9fxa7xa0 Diverse Projects - Opportunity to work on modernization, middleware, federated portals, and data maintenance
xf0x9fx8fx9bxefxb8x8f Diverse Experience - Exposure to diverse solution design and compliance processes
xf0x9fx9ax80 Innovation-Driven - Work with cutting-edge tech including Microsoft Azure and Oracle Spatial
Responsibilities

• Support six active GIS infrastructure and application modernization projects
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using Esri-based geospatial systems
• Conduct modernization analysis and develop solution options for legacy GIS tools
• Collaborate on the provisioning and deployment of federated ArcGIS Enterprise Portals
• Lead solution planning and architecture documentation, ensuring standard compliance
• Provide input into procurement planning, middleware selection, and long-term service planning
• Ensure best practices are followed for security, recovery, and infrastructure resilience
• Participate in stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Create and present reports and recommendations to technical and business teams
• Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide architecture and digital modernization strategy

Qualifications
Must Have:

• 5+ years' experience in IT solution design for complex, enterprise-level systems
• Deep knowledge of Esri technologies including:
• ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Image Server

Strong background in IT infrastructure and middleware design, including:

• Microsoft Azure, Azure SQL DB, MS Fabric
• Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL, midrange and enterprise storage systems
• Proven experience developing technical documentation and cost-benefit analyses
• Ability to gather and interpret business requirements for long-term technical solutions
• Knowledge of security, availability, and disaster recovery design principles
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with legacy system modernization strategies (e.g., FME, LIO Editor migration)
• Experience working on public sector or multi-ministry shared infrastructure projects
• Understanding of government I&IT architecture governance, standards, and procurement processes
• Experience designing solutions in alignment with AODA and public sector accessibility standards
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and consensus-building across diverse teams

Summary
This Senior Solution Designer role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the architecture and modernization of Ontario's leading geospatial infrastructure. With hands-on design responsibilities across six major projects and exposure to next-gen technologies, this role is ideal for experienced professionals ready to contribute to both innovation and service delivery excellence in a hybrid environment.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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