Enterprise Architect - Senior

UrBench; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Architect Consultant to lead the transformation of healthcare IT architecture. This role involves defining governance structures, developing service agreements, and providing strategic advice to ensure seamless integration within Alberta's health system. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to align IT assets with health services, and will play a pivotal role in developing architecture plans for critical health initiatives. If you are passionate about healthcare technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Remote work options

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in documenting application architectures in enterprise IT.
• Experience in healthcare IT governance and transformation strategy.
• Proven leadership in multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture strategies for Alberta's health information systems.
• Guide planning and implementation of tech initiatives aligned with health goals.
• Deliver architecture documentation and governance frameworks.

Skills

Healthcare IT Architecture

Governance

Enterprise Architecture

IT Strategy

Integration

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science

Tools

CRM platforms

IAM

Cloud Infrastructure

FHIR-based integration

Job description

Description: This role is responsible for understanding and describing the Health System and translating it into an overall architecture vision, strategy and a set of architecture principles. This includes the active communication and promotion of the vision, strategy and principles. This role is also responsible for defining the enterprise architecture framework to avoid redundancy, have integrated, cost-effective solutions and provide a common foundation for all system, service and infrastructure developments.

Enterprise IT Alignment and Advice
As part of the Refocusing Healthcare Initiative, Alberta Health is establishing a Shared Services Entity (SSE) to provide IT and corporate back-office support to newly formed healthcare agencies: Acute Care Alberta (ACA), Primary Care Alberta (PCA), Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) and Recovery Alberta (RA). The SSE will also provide IT services to Covenant Health and the acute care service delivery organization currently known as Alberta Health Services.
To support the IT operationalization of the SSE, and ensure alignment with Alberta Health IT Operating Model, Alberta health seeks a Senior IT Architect Consultant with extensive experience in healthcare IT architecture, governance, and transformation strategy.
The consultant will be responsible for defining IT governance structures, developing Shared Service Contracts, supporting the development of Service Level Agreements, and providing IT architecture expertise for both new and ongoing digital health initiatives.

IT Architecture Strategy and Governance
Provide expert IT Architecture guidance to support the operationalization of the Alberta Health's IT Operating Model within the refocused healthcare systems.
Establish and support the IT governance structure of the SSE to ensure a smooth transition to Alberta Health's IT Operation model.
Oversee the rationalization and alignment of IT systems between Alberta Health and SSE, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
Collaborate with Ministry of Technology and Innovation (T&I) and the SSE to review, refine, and implement an effective IT Architecture governance model.

The key initiatives this resource will provide technical leadership and strategic advice on includes:
Strategic alignment of health system IT assets and architecture to meet mandate of new re-focused health system providing health services.
Developing architecture plans to enable health system IT inter-operation across Connect Care, Netcare, Community Information Integration and community based Electronic Medical Records.
Development of key architecture to support patient movement and continuity through the health system including admissions and discharges to continuing care spaces, mental health and addictions spaces.
Development and advice on the architecture for the implementation of command centers to support clinical operations across the health system.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of enterprise architecture strategies for Alberta's health information systems.
Guide the planning and implementation of business and technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with health system goals and GoA strategies.
Provide technical leadership in architecting new IT services, evaluating existing systems, and recommending improvements.
Support integration efforts across applications, processes, and technologies in collaboration with GoA departments and external stakeholders.
Deliver future-state architecture documentation, roadmaps, and governance frameworks to support digital health transformation.
Stay current with industry trends in health care and technology to inform innovation and strategic planning.
Support program delivery through stakeholder engagement, change management, and performance tracking.

Strategic Architecture Initiatives:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT Architecture roadmap, operational plan, and change management strategy for the Shared Services Entity (SSE).
Design architecture to support major enterprise platforms, including CRM, IAM, cloud infrastructure, FHIR-based integration, and enterprise integration platforms.
Create a strategic AI architecture roadmap addressing clinical decision support, medical scribing, administrative automation, and audit capabilities.

The Senior eHealth Enterprise Architect will work closely with stakeholders across the health sector, ensuring that architecture initiatives align with business needs, regulatory compliance, and emerging technological advancements.

Additional information to suppliers (examples are provided below, please delete anything that does not apply)

Per worker model below this is a Hybrid role.
Working Hours/location:
Standard Hours of work are 8:15 to 4:30 with a 1 hr lunch break Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the province.
Location: Atb Place North 10025 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 1S6
The expectation will be for the resource to work from the office 3 days a Week
Work must be done within Canada


Incumbency:
Net new role

Background check required.
The Supplier shall, prior to commencement of the Services, provide the Province, on its request and at no cost to the Province, with criminal record checks.

Mandatory Training Courses:
Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. There may also be other mandatory and/or optional training.

Anticipated Interviews dates
Interviews are estimated to be held between May 19 - 23This is an estimate only.
Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request

Equipment requirements:
The Province shall provide the requisite office space, Computer, furniture and office supplies. The Province shall continue to ensure that the Contractor's resources have the necessary access and credentials to the Government of Alberta's system.

The fixed rate quoted must be inclusive of all overhead, office space and equipment, including supplies, administrative burden, mark-up, and all other costs to perform the Services for the duration of the Contract.

Scoring Methodology:
Financial/Pricing: 5%
Resource Qualifications: 20%
Interview Process: 75%

SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:
RESUME
ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.
EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST. REFERENCE CHECKS MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETED TO ASSIST WITH SCORING THE PROPOSED RESOURCE.

Must Have
Education
Yes/No - Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study.	Yes
Work Experience
Duration - Experience in documenting application architectures in an enterprise IT environment...	5 years
Duration - Experience in planning, designing, implementing and supporting platform solutions in...	5 years
Duration - Experience leading complex (multi-stakeholder and multi-technology) projects.	5 years
Duration - Experience working in IT within the Healthcare industry	5 years
Duration - Exp providing strategic advice related to organizational	2 years
Nice to Have
Work Experience
Duration - Demonstrated experience with data integration between clinical applications...	2 years
Duration - Experience in contributing or developing application architecture standards and...	2 years
Duration-Experience with Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)	2 years
Duration - Experience with written and verbal communications including specific experience in...	2 years
Maximum Extension Term (Months)	12

UrBench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws.