Job Description

October 8, 2025
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (BAND LEVEL 9)
(SYSTEMS ANALYST)
Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR)
Research Initiatives and Services
(One-Year Contractual Position; Possibility of Extension)
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval
This position is funded through an external grant
ABOUT MEMORIAL
Memorial University is a multi-campus, multidisciplinary, public teaching and research university committed to excellence. We are an inclusive community dedicated to creativity, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and public engagement and service. We strive to have national and global impact, while fulfilling our social mandate to provide access to university education for the people of the province and to contribute to the social, cultural, scientific and economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador. More than 18,500 students across all campuses and online are supported by approximately 5,000 faculty and staff.
ABOUT RIS & CAIR
Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) is Memorial's central hub for research support. The Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR) is one of Atlantic Canada's fastest computing environments, working in partnership with IBM. CAIR provides rapid data processing, secure storage, training, and expert support. Its staff help clients identify the best tools to tackle data challenges, provide troubleshooting and technical support, and ensure secure data transfers, backups, and long-term storage solutions.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Being part of vibrant, diverse community at Memorial situated on a beautiful campus that offers walking trails, recreation facilities, food court, coffee shops and so much more. Our total rewards include:

• A defined benefit pension plan.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan.
• Employee wellness initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership rates at The Works (Aquarena and Field House) to name a few.
• A progressive leave plan including annual leave, family leave, short term disability and long-term disability that supports your overall well-being. We also offer summer hours, a December holiday break to rejuvenate and an expansive university holiday schedule.
• Employee social functions that provide an ability to meet and network with other members of Team Memorial across our campuses.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Manager, IT, Centre for Analytics, Informatics, and Research (CAIR), the Solutions Architect is a key public-facing member of the CAIR team, responsible for delivering client-focused technical data management solutions, offering strategic guidance, and providing project management support to Memorial faculty members, research staff, academic offices, students, government agencies, other academic institutions, small businesses, industry partners, and industry organizations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with some of Canada's leading researchers, innovative industry startups, and government agencies. Additionally, you will receive training from, and work closely with, our IBM partners, who provide advanced technical support for many research projects within CAIR.
Responsibilities include:

• Providing consultative guidance to clients involving high-performance computing (HPC), data management, or technical training through one of the CAIR public-facing Help Desks;
• Working closely with CAIR staff, clients, and research partners to assess complex project requirements and translate them into actionable project plans;
• Providing expert guidance on current best practices or solutions in both research and industry contexts and leading the project management and coordination from proposal to execution;
• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders; representing CAIR in the Newfoundland technology ecosystem or research community to foster partnerships, identify collaborative opportunities, and promote CAIR's services;
• Contributing to the development and execution of CAI R's internal and external communications strategies through presentations and networking events;
• Mentoring and supporting student placements working within the Centre; and
• Performing other related duties as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Relevant experience (3-5 years) working within the information technology field; completion of most course work toward a master's degree, preferably in computer science, software engineering or related field is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker, with strong active listening skills who can help translate client narratives, pain points, and goals into business and technical requirements. The incumbent will have strong decision-making skills; the ability to decide on the best alternatives or a range of solutions to a given problem to identify potential risks and benefits of each, and a consultative mindset; experience with cross-functional collaboration; and excellent presentation skills.
SALARY $72,667 - $91,929 per annum (Management and Professional)
An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 14)
CLOSING DATE October 23, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.
If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
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