Data Solution Architecture Advisor

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ergonomic office furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Data Solution Architecture Advisor to lead and govern a cohesive data architecture vision across the Client System Exit initiative and related data platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including MDM/Golden Record, Salesforce, and modern data platforms, driving scalable data capabilities and enterprise-aligned solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in data architecture, governance, and leadership, with bilingual communication in

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of IT experience with 7+ years as an architecture professional in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data architecture vision and translate requirements into solutions.
• Ensure alignment across data platforms and ecosystems for integrated, reusable capabilities.
• Provide leadership in architecture governance, reviewing and approving decisions and documenting traceability.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture governance

Data architecture

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure SQL

ADF

SQL

Python

APIs

Data modelling

Data governance

Data quality

TOGAF

Zachman

SDLC

DevOps

Agile

MVP

LEAN

ITIL

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure SQL

ADF

SQL

Python

APIs

Data modelling

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us Are you passionate about technology transformation and looking to help shape how data is managed, integrated, and consumed? As a Data Solution Architecture Advisor, you will play a key role in defining and safeguarding a cohesive, integrated, and sustainable data architecture vision. Within the Individual Insurance business line, you will contribute to the Client System Exit initiative, a major transformation aimed at gradually reducing reliance on the Client System and implementing cross-functional, reusable data capabilities. You will work in an environment where multiple ecosystems need to be aligned, including MDM / Golden Record, Salesforce, and modern data platforms. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your data architecture expertise and cross‑functional leadership while making a tangible impact on large-scale transformation initiatives. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

• Own the end‑to‑end data architecture vision, translate requirements into solutions, and ensure that deliverables remain aligned with the design and enterprise directions.
• Ensure alignment across solutions, data platforms, and various ecosystems, promoting integrated, cross‑functional, and reusable capabilities rather than replicating existing systems.
• Provide leadership in architecture governance, including proposing, reviewing, and approving architecture decisions, maintaining their traceability, and certifying technical documentation.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of solutions from design through delivery, taking into account functional, technological, organizational, security, performance, and availability considerations.
• Provide multidisciplinary leadership to architects, designers, analysts, developers, data teams, delivery teams, business partners, and external vendors.
• Contribute to the success of initiatives by facilitating the management of timelines, scope, and budget, while identifying integration issues and proposing pragmatic solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the organization’s architecture processes, standards, tools, and methodologies, and contribute to their evolution in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture.
• Act as the application owner within the enterprise repository to maintain accurate information about the applications and technologies under your responsibility.
• Stay current on data architecture and technology trends while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and guidelines.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and provide support outside regular business hours as required.
• Compensation is provided in accordance with the on‑call support policy.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Is recognized for their leadership in data architecture and their ability to engage multidisciplinary teams made up of internal and external resources.
• Stands out for their communication, ability to explain complex concepts, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills, as well as their ability to move complex initiatives forward.
• Demonstrates extensive expertise in data architectures and technologies, including Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL, ADF, SQL, Python, APIs, data modelling, as well as data governance and data quality.
• Is recognized for their ability to navigate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change, as well as their knowledge of frameworks and practices such as TOGAF, Zachman, SDLC, DevOps, Agile, MVP, LEAN, and ITIL.
• Has 12 years of experience in information technology, including at least 7 years as an architecture professional, working on a variety of large‑scale projects and within large organizations.
• Has an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the successful candidate will be required to collaborate daily, both verbally and in writing, with partners and colleagues who speak English only.

Why you’ll love working with us

A work environment where learning and development come together with a shared pursuit of excellence. Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while contributing to the organization’s growth. A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can freely realize and develop their potential. The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation, wellness days, and personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ergonomic office furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And more!

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-11-18

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

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At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work‑life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.