Job Description

Description

NOTE

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.

Assignment Type

: In alignment with OPS office standards, this role is in-office 5 days per week



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Lead the design, infrastructure architecture transformation and testing of the DHDP platform while maintaining alignment with DHIR, DHDP and iPHIS

Work to introduce and sustain a comprehensive technology platform, technical strategy and integrated architecture, to improve the structure and efficiency of the PHS solution portfolio

Work with PHS, Ontario Health, IBM, Oracle and other vendor partners to ensure continued availability of a


comprehensive technology platform, technical strategy and integrated architecture, to improve the structure and efficiency of the technical platforms and applications via web, mobile and the cloud


Be a liaison between the branch and external stakeholders, including Ontario Health, IBM Canada, RedHat, Docker, Sematext, AWS and Oracle Canada

Apply the best practices in design, build, development and deployment, to meet the functional and non-functional requirements, adhering to GO-ITS and Ontario Health 2.0 standards and internal branch standards and in some cases proposing amendments to those standards

Define and design infrastructure, mobile, software, hardware and network requirements

Develop agreed-to solutions and implementation of those new systems

Design, test, install and monitor new systems

Anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations

Identify conflicts and communicate deliverable conflicts or issues to the engagement lead or client manager

Build positive relationships by developing an understanding of business and deliverable needs

Identify project and strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies

Provide the quality assurance/quality control of specific deliverables by overseeing junior staff

Act as the senior technical advisor/expert, coordinate all aspects of a specific deliverable, including the supervision of vendors/consultants where appropriate

Develop mechanisms, frameworks, processes and procedures for implementing the deliverables

Work with business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs and define project scope

Assist with the development of business requirements

Clarify client's system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business

Liaise with staff at all levels of client's organization

Analyze I&IT requirements and give independent and objective advice on the use of I&IT

Prepare reports, presentations, including options, recommendations, implementation plans, designs, strategies and change-management options, etc.

Present solutions in written or oral reports

Prepare documentation and presents progress reports to management as required

Experience Requirements

Public

Sector Experience



5+ years of experience working with

federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers
Knowledge of Public Sector Enterprise

Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices
Ability to produce technical

documentation that comply with industry standard practices
In-depth knowledge of industry standard

such as Project Management Institute (PMI) and Public Sector I&IT project

management methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Ministry

policy and IT project approval processes and requirements would be an asset
Demonstrated experience with GO-ITS

Digital Health and Ontario Health standards
Extensive knowledge of the Ontario

Health Technology landscape in Ontario
Extensive knowledge of Ontario health

building blocks such as the Client, Provider, Consent and User Registries
Knowledge of the Public Sector TRA, and

Architecture Processes would be an asset
Knowledge of the Ontario Health HIAL and

Blueprints
Knowledge of Master Data Management

solutions as they related to Health Care and the Ontario Health Client and

Provider registries
Extensive experience with health care IT

systems and standards in Ontario
Extensive knowledge of the Immunization,

Pharmacy, Lab, Drug domains as well as other health domains in general
Experience with government IT systems

and processes.


5 points




Technical Skills


10+ years of

experience in the following:



1. Design and Implementation:


Working experience in delivering Maximum

Availability Architecture Solutions. Must have implementation experience with

Oracle T7, Backup and Recovery Appliance and Oracle OVM server farms
Experience in agile methodologies for

the analysis, design, development and implementation of solutions in large

complex environments
Knowledge of emerging IT trends and

directions in the development of mobile, web services, and web-based

technology
Proven working experience of emerging IT

trends and directions related to hybrid, on premise and Cloud development and

implementations based on Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions as well as

container as a service (CaaS) technologies
Knowledge of technical design and

architecture principals.



2. Solution

Delivery:


Senior designer and development

experience in the architecture, design, development, implementation,

monitoring and tuning of highly available mission critical systems using

technologies such as JEE, Web Based applications based on JSF, JavaScript,

Node.js and mobile technologies based on IOS and Android (Native and Hybrid

Development)
Experience implementing comprehensive

PKI and multi-factor authentication solutions in complex environments

including Single sign on approaches.



3.

Architecture and technical team leadership:


Experience using HL7 related standards

such as HL7 FHIR, HL7V2, V3 HL7-CDA, IHE-XDS/SCR, and knowledge of

terminology standards such as SNOMED-CT and LOINC. Must have implementation

experience with HL7-FHIR

Experience

leading a team of developers and architects.




40 points




Core Skills and Experience




10+ years of experience in the following:


Proven technical

leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and

recommend solutions
Coordinating all aspects

of a specific deliverable including the supervision of consultants where

appropriate
Anticipating and resolving

problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the

highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations
Identifying conflicts and

communicating deliverable conflicts or issues to the engagement lead or

client manager
Building positive

relationships by developing an understanding of business and deliverable

needs
Developing mechanisms,

frameworks, processes and procedures for implementing deliverables
Preparing reports,

presentations, including options, recommendations, implementation plans,

designs, strategies and change-management options etc.
Working with business

analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications

into an application design appropriate to meet the business and

operational/IT needs and define project scope
Assisting with the

development of business requirements
Planning timelines and

required resources
Identifying project and

strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies
Defining and designing

application, mobile, software, hardware and network requirements
Designing, testing,

installing and monitoring new systems
Preparing documentation,

and presenting solutions and progress reports to clients

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles,

concepts, policies and practices.


30 points




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General Skills

Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills


Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills


Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication,

and presentation skills
Proven

troubleshooting and critical thinking experience


Demonstrated ability to apply strong listening skills to facilitate

issue resolution


Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with

proven track record for building strong working relationships
Strong

interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills with ability to build

rapport with stakeholders and drive negotiations to a successful outcome


Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to

ensure client needs are managed effectively
A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and

creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and

multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict

deadlines.

15 points





Supplier Comments

Closing Date - 2025-12-17, 4:30 p.m.



Maximum Number of Submissions - one (1)


Assignment Type - o Onsite: This position is listed as "Onsite"; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.


MUST HAVES:


Demonstrated experience with GO-ITS Digital Health and Ontario Health standards


Working experience in delivering Maximum Availability Architecture Solutions. Must have implementation experience with Oracle T7, Backup and Recovery Appliance and Oracle OVM server


farms


Knowledge of emerging IT trends and directions in the development of mobile, web services, and web-based technology


Proven working experience of emerging IT trends and directions related to hybrid, on premise and Cloud development and implementations based on Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions as well as container as a service (CaaS) technologies

Knowledge of technical design and architecture principals.

Architecture and technical team leadership:


Proven technical leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions


Coordinating all aspects of a specific deliverable including the supervision of consultants where appropriate

?Planning timelines and required resources


* Identifying project and strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies