Data Architect/Modeller

Cleo Consulting; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario seeks a skilled Data Architect/Modeller for critical projects within the Land & Resources Cluster. This senior role involves developing data architecture and models, leading efforts on data migration strategies, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards. Candidates should have experience in both public sector and complex data environments, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills while engaging with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques.
• Experience in structured methodologies for design and development.
• Experience in monitoring and enforcing data modelling standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements data architecture for application development.
• Aligns data requirements with enterprise strategy and related architecture.
• Supports development of enterprise architecture deliverables.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

ERWIN

VISIO

PowerDesigner

Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools

Job description

Assignment: RQ09406 - Data Architect/Modeller - Senior Job Title: Data Architect/Modeller Requisition (SS): RQ09406 Start Date: 2025-07-14 Client: Land & Resources Cluster End Date: 2026-03-31 Office Location: Toronto Organization: Land & Resources Cluster Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement # Business Days :186.00 Hybrid work: 3 days in the office at 40 St. Claire Ave. West/125 Resources Road. Toronto and 2 days remote from home office within Ontario.

Must haves:

• Data architecture/data modeler skills will build upon a Conceptual Data Model which is technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:
• Continue 'data prototyping' to proof CDM recommendation
• Develop a fully Attributed Conceptual Data Model (CDM) or Logical Data Model depending on IT solution strategy that is approved.
• Support MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
• Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
• Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 0 (AGP0) during summer 2025 and then AGP1 during fall/winter

Description

• To respond to the priorities of the Government of Ontario through the passage of the Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the resource may be partially assigned to Bill 5 related projects or initiatives on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the data architecture for application development in a complex and distributed environment, including the determination of the flow and distribution of data, the location of databases, and data access methods.
• Provides a standard common business vocabulary, expresses strategic data requirements, outlines high level integrated designs to meet these requirements, and aligns with the enterprise strategy and related business architecture.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Skills (50%):

• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
• Experience with at least two different platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, languages and communications protocols
• Knowledge of performance considerations for different database designs in different environments
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
• Experience in systems analysis and design in large or medium systems environments
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools for the development and documentation of data architectures and detailed data models
• Experience in the use of data modelling methods and tools (e.g. ERWIN, VISIO, PowerDesigner) including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries
• Knowledge and experience in the use of information retrieval packages Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
• Experience in monitoring and enforcing data modelling/normalization standards
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Data architecture/data modeler skills will build upon a Conceptual Data Model which is technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:
• Continue 'data prototyping' to proof CDM recommendation
• Develop a fully Attributed Conceptual Data Model (CDM) or Logical Data Model depending on IT solution strategy that is approved.
• Support MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
• Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
• Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 0 (AGP0) during summer 2025 and then AGP1 during fall/winter

Desirable Skills (30%):

• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Experience in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism
• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Experience creating detailed data standards to enable integration with other systems
• Experience reviewing conceptual, logical and physical data models for quality and adherence to standards Knowledge and understanding of dimensional and relational data models
• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques

Communication & Soft Skills (15%)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (clear & concise. Presentation skills to present information and findings, options and recommendations to clients, project/technical team members and management audiences
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with clients, project team members, and management
• Self-motivated leader with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration skills to jointly work towards project common goals/deliverables by proactively sharing status, raising risks/issues and effort estimates
• Persistent attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tight deadlines
• Project rescue/project triage experience is an asset

Public Sector Experience (5%):

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations
• Demonstrated experience in Ontario Design System https://designsystem.ontario.ca/
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice