Data Solutions Architecture Advisor

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program

Wellness days

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Quebec is seeking a Data Solutions Architecture Advisor to define and evolve the data architecture for pricing, new business, and claims ecosystems. You will translate business, regulatory, and information requirements into sustainable architecture models and principles, guiding capabilities and data flows across the organization.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to establish governance, security, and interoperability strategies, and support analytics and AI

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in data and information technology.
• Significant experience in data architecture, data-centric solution architecture, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of data governance practices, enterprise architecture frameworks, and modern analytics architectures.
• Advanced proficiency in both French and English for daily collaboration with English-speaking partners, teams, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the target data architecture ecosystem, including capabilities, models, data flows, and technology platforms.
• Develop transformation roadmaps to guide the evolution from the current environment to the target architecture.
• Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and patterns applicable to both analytical and operational environments.
• Guide data modeling activities to ensure consistency across business, conceptual, logical, and physical models.
• Drive data integration and interoperability strategies, including APIs, event-driven architectures, batch processing, and real-time data exchanges.
• Define data governance requirements related to data quality, metadata, lineage, traceability, and lifecycle management.
• Integrate security, privacy, and compliance requirements into solution designs from inception.
• Assess solution and platform options, and contribute to architecture reviews by providing strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted data architecture advisor to stakeholders while supporting analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives through strong data management practices.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Data modeling

APIs

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Enterprise architecture

Job description

Job Description

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about data architecture, governance, and value creation, and looking to contribute to a company whose mission is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Data Solutions Architecture Advisor, you will play a key role in defining and evolving the data architecture for the Pricing, New Business, and Claims ecosystem. You will translate business, information, and regulatory requirements into sustainable architecture models, principles, capabilities, and decisions aligned with corporate directions and strategic priorities. This position is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You'll Accomplish With Us

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and evolve the target data architecture ecosystem, including capabilities, models, data flows, and technology platforms.
• Develop transformation roadmaps to guide the evolution from the current environment to the target architecture.
• Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, and patterns applicable to both analytical and operational environments.
• Guide data modeling activities to ensure consistency across business, conceptual, logical, and physical models.
• Drive data integration and interoperability strategies, including APIs, event-driven architectures, batch processing, and real-time data exchanges.
• Define data governance requirements related to data quality, metadata, lineage, traceability, and lifecycle management.
• Integrate security, privacy, and compliance requirements into solution designs from inception.
• Assess solution and platform options, and contribute to architecture reviews by providing strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted data architecture advisor to stakeholders while supporting analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives through strong data management practices.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

• Is recognized for their architectural leadership and ability to define a cohesive data architecture vision;
• Stands out for their systems thinking and ability to connect business, information, regulatory, and technology considerations;
• Demonstrates strong influence, communication, and presentation skills with business, technical, and executive audiences;
• Is recognized for their judgment and ability to evaluate and arbitrate complex scenarios while balancing business value, risks, costs, and compliance requirements;
• Has a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in data and information technology;
• Possesses significant experience in data architecture, data-centric solution architecture, or enterprise architecture;
• Has a strong understanding of data governance practices, enterprise architecture frameworks, and modern analytics architectures;
• Demonstrates rigor in the documentation, governance, and application of architectural principles;
• Has an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the role requires daily verbal and written collaboration with English-speaking partners, teams, and stakeholders.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping increase personal effectiveness while supporting organizational growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where people can grow and reach their full potential;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;
• Competitive retirement savings plan;
• Employee share purchase plan;
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences.

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

Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-11-04

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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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As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. 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.