it architect - Old Toronto, Canada - Green Shield Canada (GSC)

Description

WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health, we're always looking for waysto push for better. It's why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, ourfounder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter's prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America's firstprepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We aren't just a health and benefits company. We'rethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together, all in one place.
We're noble challengers, purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving our architecture practice, driving robust solutions across the entire architecture domain, including application, data, and infrastructure. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Architecture, you will lead by example, providing guidance, expertise, and strategic direction to ensure alignment between technology solutions and business objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of activities aimed at fostering innovation, mitigating risks, and optimizing IT effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Develop and champion architecture best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in architectural design and implementation across the organization. Collaborate with key stakeholders across IT and the business to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Enterprise Architecture Advisory: Provide expert advice on the enterprise architecture landscape, spanning technology, information, data, security, and integration. Evaluate and identify IT-related risks, developing strategies to address them effectively.
• Technology Strategy and Planning: Develop technology strategies to mitigate IT risks and enhance the efficiency of the IT organization. Contribute to the formulation of overall solution strategies and roadmaps.
• Business Case Development: Assist in building business cases, conducting TCO and ROI calculations to support technology investments. Estimate the work effort required for TCO and ROI calculations accurately.
• Solution Architecture: Develop and document IT solution architecture in relation to projects, ensuring alignment with overarching architectural principles and standards.
• Collaboration and Alignment: Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that technology decisions and blueprints align with the overall system architecture. Actively participate in the Architecture Review Board.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical mentorship and guidance to various audiences (technical and non-technical) within the organization. Demonstrate leadership in supporting projects end-to-end, collaborating closely with Project Managers to ensure successful implementation.
• Research and Evaluation: Conduct technology assessments, strategic assessments of technologies and trends, and tactical research to inform architectural decisions. Conduct product evaluations and develop proof of concept on new products.
• Guideline Development: Develop guidelines compliant with industry standards and best practices for technology/system implementations, ensuring consistency and quality across the organization.

WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health, we're always looking for waysto push for better. It's why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, ourfounder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter's prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America's firstprepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We aren't just a health and benefits company. We'rethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together, all in one place.
We're noble challengers, purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving our architecture practice, driving robust solutions across the entire architecture domain, including application, data, and infrastructure. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Architecture, you will lead by example, providing guidance, expertise, and strategic direction to ensure alignment between technology solutions and business objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of activities aimed at fostering innovation, mitigating risks, and optimizing IT effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Develop and champion architecture best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in architectural design and implementation across the organization. Collaborate with key stakeholders across IT and the business to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Enterprise Architecture Advisory: Provide expert advice on the enterprise architecture landscape, spanning technology, information, data, security, and integration. Evaluate and identify IT-related risks, developing strategies to address them effectively.
• Technology Strategy and Planning: Develop technology strategies to mitigate IT risks and enhance the efficiency of the IT organization. Contribute to the formulation of overall solution strategies and roadmaps.
• Business Case Development: Assist in building business cases, conducting TCO and ROI calculations to support technology investments. Estimate the work effort required for TCO and ROI calculations accurately.
• Solution Architecture: Develop and document IT solution architecture in relation to projects, ensuring alignment with overarching architectural principles and standards.
• Collaboration and Alignment: Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that technology decisions and blueprints align with the overall system architecture. Actively participate in the Architecture Review Board.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical mentorship and guidance to various audiences (technical and non-technical) within the organization. Demonstrate leadership in supporting projects end-to-end, collaborating closely with Project Managers to ensure successful implementation.
• Research and Evaluation: Conduct technology assessments, strategic assessments of technologies and trends, and tactical research to inform architectural decisions. Conduct product evaluations and develop proof of concept on new products.
• Guideline Development: Develop guidelines compliant with industry standards and best practices for technology/system implementations, ensuring consistency and quality across the organization.

• University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, IT Architect or Lead Developer experience in complex technical environments.
• Strong experience in implementing Architecture standards, Governance frameworks (like TOGAF/Zachman) & Technical Debt Management.
• Expertise in working with senior business and technology leaders to ensure technology and business areas understand the architectural options and technology choices in support of their business initiatives.
• Experience with Agile development and CI/CD methodologies, including supporting platforms such as Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins or Jira.
• Experience designing and/or working with microservices architecture, including API gateways and/or service mesh.
• Experience architecting robust and cost-effective solutions for both public cloud and on-premises hosting. Specific experience with Microsoft Azure or GCP.
• Demonstrated ability in conceptual architecture and design, with exceptional analytical and abstract thinking skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of internal and external customers.

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard andvalued. Because that's what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we'redriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That's why we provide aplace where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn't just about personalachievements, it's about making adifference together.

Here's to Better Health for All

AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles,collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity, equity andinclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly to everyrequirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).