Solution Architect
%3Ch3%3EYour Opportunity:%3C/h3%3E%3Cp%3EWe are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join the IT Corporate Services portfolio within Health Shared Services. This senior, highly specialized role reports to the IT Corporate Services Projects Director and plays a critical part in shaping enterprise technology solutions and strategies.%0AThe Solution Architect provides advanced technical expertise and strategic leadership in the development of enterprise architecture, technology‑business roadmaps, and architectural standards. This role is responsible for designing and guiding complex solution architectures while ensuring alignment with the organization’s target architecture across a diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives.%0AThroughout the project lifecycle, the Solution Architect leads architectural analysis and solution design activities, including early concept development, solution modeling, integration design, and the creation of architecture documentation across both Application and Technology Architecture domains.%0AWorking closely with business and IT stakeholders, the Solution Architect analyzes business requirements, evaluates solution options, and recommends architectures that align with organizational strategy, technical standards, and operational objectives.%0AAs a key contributor across major programs, smaller initiatives, and operational efforts, the Solution Architect supports preliminary analysis, defines solution concepts, outlines strategic options, contributes to RFP development and evaluation, and prepares architectural decision documentation to support governance processes and executive decision‑making.%3C/p%3E%3Ch3%3EDescription: %3C/h3%3E%3Cp%3E60% Business, Application, Data and Technology Architecture %0AConverts business strategy into technology direction.%0ADevelops and manages roadmaps for key business initiatives. %0AProvides gap analysis, risk and impact assessment of IT solutions. %0ALeads planning, documentation, and facilitation of application implementations, upgrades, and migrations to meet business requirements.%0A30% Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement%0AWorks closely with stakeholders to design, deliver, and maintain scalable business solutions.%0AInfluences investment and prioritization decisions, serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.%0AProvides leadership and support for complex technical issues, ensuring proposed solutions are consistent, cost‑effective, and low‑risk.%0ATechnology %0ADrives platform and infrastructure standardization and removes redundant or duplicative systems.%0AIdentifies technical debt and legacy risks.%0AEvaluates and recommends tools related to system integration, application performance, and data archiving.%0AEnsures solutions comply with enterprise standards.%0A10% Technology %0ADrives platform and infrastructure standardization and removes redundant or duplicative systems.%0AIdentifies technical debt and legacy risks.%0AEvaluates and recommends tools related to system integration, application performance, and data archiving.%0AEnsures solutions comply with enterprise standards.%3C/p%3E
- Classification: Solution Architect
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: IT Corporate Services
- Primary Location: CN Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 31-MAR-2026
- Date Available: 04-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $55.74
- Maximum Salary: $98.04
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field Minimum 7 years Solution architecture experience in multi-tenant, highly available, and scalable ecosystems.
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Certified in TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture frameworks Project management, broad range of industry-wide modelling techniques, ability to advise, coach and mentor. Business experience with Health Shared Services departments (such IT, Finance, CPSM, Capital Management, HPSP, Medical Affairs, and People, Legal & Privacy).
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