Digital Solutions Architect (#25-39)

Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to improve efficiency and innovation. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience. Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making. With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Digital Solutions Architect position in the Technology & Digital Services department.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Value Delivery, the Digital Solutions Architect is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and evolution of the organization’s digital solutions architecture to align with business objectives and industry best practices.

This role evaluates existing systems, conducts assessments, and recommends scalable and efficient digital solutions to enhance technical capabilities, optimize technology investments, and support long-term innovation.

This position will maintain an inventory of current systems to support governance and strategic decision-making while conducting assessments, fit-gap analyses, and architectural reviews, collaborating across departments and with external partners to ensure integration and alignment with organizational goals.

The role also identifies opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

The role leads and manages assigned projects, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting, while also contributing to strategic planning and policy development.

Additionally, this role fosters relationships with software vendors and partners, ensures training and resources are available for staff, and continuously seeks opportunities to enhance digital capabilities to drive business value.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration (with a focus on Information Systems or Technology Management), or a related discipline.
2. TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect would be considered an asset.
3. A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of system design and architecture experience.
4. A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of cloud computing experience.
5. A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience with software development.
6. A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience with AI and machine learning.
7. Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

The total rewards package for this position includes:

1. A starting annual salary of $90,500 to $97,900 with a maximum earning potential for this pay range of $114,500, based on a 35-hour work week and option to join the Earned Day Off Program.
2. Extended health and dental benefits, access to our confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid sick time, three (3) weeks vacation a year with your birthday off, flexible work arrangements allowing remote work options (based on position’s needs), and personal days.
3. Access to physical fitness including an employee on site gym and lunch exercise programs, a Social Club, a mental health committee, and a comprehensive training program with extensive learning and development opportunities.

Visit our careers page to view the complete Total Rewards Package for this position!

Additional Information: Interested Candidates are Invited to Apply Online at parklandcounty.com / Careers by Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The work location for this position is Parkland County Centre, 53109A Hwy 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees.

We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process.

If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at [emailprotected].