Enterprise Data Architect

Alberta Securities Commission; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to shape and execute a comprehensive data strategy. This pivotal role involves managing data architecture, models, and technologies to enhance data collection and accessibility. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data architecture principles and tools, ensuring robust and scalable data solutions that align with organizational goals. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about data and eager to make an impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental

Employee Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Flex and Sick Days

Transportation Allowance

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a data architect with increasing responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of data architecture methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT to implement data strategy aligned with ASC goals.
• Capture and maintain data architecture blueprints and models.

Skills

Data Architecture Principles

Data Governance

SQL Databases

Cloud Technologies

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

College Diploma in Information Systems

Tools

Git

Jira

Terraform

Purview

Collibra

Job description

Our organization

The Alberta Securities Commission is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Information Technology (IT) team is responsible for making sure that the ASC has the appropriate resources necessary to ensure the consistent, reliable and secure delivery of services, and understanding and anticipating the organization’s unique technology requirements.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Data Management, the Enterprise Data Architect will play a key role in shaping and executing data strategy, ensuring that our data infrastructure is robust, scalable and aligned with our strategic objectives. This newly created position will be responsible for managing our data architecture, data models and technologies to be used in collecting, organizing, storing and accessing data. The successful candidate will also proactively identify emerging opportunities and issues and make recommendations to deliver effective, efficient and innovative functional solutions tailored to the unique needs of the ASC.

Key responsibilities include

• Collaborating with IT and department management to implement data strategy, aligning it with the ASC strategic goals.
• Capture, design and maintain data architecture blueprints, models, data flows, data integration processes and data storage solutions.
• Participating in defining, implementing and managing the enterprise data management and data governance, policies, and standards to guide the development, integration, implementation and maintenance of data infrastructures and systems.
• Developing data management principles, standards and best practices in conjunction with the Manager
• Regularly reporting on data quality across the organization and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Establishing processes and implement metadata management frameworks and tools to catalog, organize and govern data assets, ensuring data metadata accuracy and validity.
• Liaising with vendors and service providers to recommend the products or services that best meet company goals

The ideal candidate will possess

• A university degree or college diploma in computer science, information systems, or computer engineering. Equivalent work experience would also be considered.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a data or information architect with progressing responsibilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure or other cloud certification, TOGAF, DAMA, DCAM) .
• Deep understanding of enterprise data architecture principles, methodologies and best practices, including relational and dimensional databases, data lakes, data profiling, ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience business requirements gathering/analysis and ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms for diverse stakeholders.
• Extensive hands-on experience integrating, maintaining, and processing large datasets from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated experience creating blueprints for on-premise and cloud data solutions, data management platforms that meet business needs.
• Proficiency in data management technologies and tools such as SQL databases, cloud technologies, Git, Jira and Terraform, and metadata management and data governance tools like Purview or Collibra.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to data privacy, security and compliance and experience implementing corresponding controls and measures.
• A commitment to creating repeatable processes and maintaining documentation.
• A results-oriented and deadline-driven approach.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and decision-making abilities.

To apply

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by May 20, 2025. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta.You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website atwww.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.