Information Architect

Citylitics; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive data solutions company in Ottawa is seeking an Information Architect to lead the development of information structure strategy. This role involves defining taxonomies, improving data usability, and designing user-friendly visualizations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Information Science and expertise in data governance and visualization tools. Join us to influence sustainable public infrastructure while thriving in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Access to Generative AI tools

Internal mentorship program

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in information architecture or data strategy.
• Expertise in taxonomy standards and metadata management.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information architecture strategy.
• Define and govern taxonomies and classification standards.
• Design intuitive dashboards and visualizations.

Skills

Information architecture principles

Taxonomy

Data governance

Data visualization tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or certificate in Information Science, Data Management, or related field

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About Citylitics Inc.

Citylitics delivers predictive intelligence on local utility & public infrastructure markets

What is Infrastructure? It is the roadways you rely on to safely get to Grandma's house, it's the potable water that comes out of your kitchen tap that you wash your family's food with and it's the energy that heats our homes and powers our digital lifestyles.

Every year, trillions of dollars are spent on all areas of infrastructure to maintain our quality life and move our economy forward. However, our infrastructure is no longer equipped to meet the needs of the future. We hear about infrastructure failures, whether bridge collapses, power blackouts, or water main breaks, every day in the news. Climate change and extreme weather events are disrupting the basic infrastructure we took for granted for years.

Citylitics is solving the hardest data problems in infrastructure while building the sales intelligence platform that enables a faster, more transparent, and more efficient infrastructure marketplace. We turn millions of unstructured documents into high value intelligence feeds and datasets that are available on an intuitive user experience. Our goal is to enable solution providers to connect with cities with relevant infrastructure needs in a faster and more digital way than historic market channels. As more companies adopt our platform, cities & utilities will be able to access solutions that deliver on the promise of moving towards a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable infrastructure future.

Who Are We Looking For?

The Information Architect will lead the development and implementation of our information structure strategy, aligning it with business objectives and user needs. This role requires expertise in information architecture principles, taxonomy, data governance, and visualization tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our data systems support usability, discoverability, and strategic decision-making.

The position will be out of our Toronto Headquarters.

What Will You Accomplish? / How You Will Make An Immediate Impact:

Data Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information architecture strategy aligned with business goals and user needs.
• Define and govern taxonomies, metadata schemas, and classification standards to improve information discovery and usability.
• Create and maintain architecture deliverables, such as sitemaps, data dictionaries, and knowledge graphs.
• Lead efforts to improve information accessibility and usability across the platform.
  

Data Governance

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Contribute to developing data management strategies and best practices.
  

Visualization and Usability

• Design intuitive dashboards and visualizations using tools like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with data analysts to translate complex data sets into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Optimize visualization workflows for both real-time and historical data analysis.
  

Strategic Planning

• Analyze organizational information needs and identify gaps in data strategy and usability.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve data architecture and management initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends and integrate best practices in information architecture and data strategy into our processes.

Must-Have

• Degree or certificate in Information Science, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in information architecture, data strategy, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of taxonomy standards (e.g., Dublin Core, SKOS) and metadata management.
• Expertise in data governance frameworks and information classification.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred

• Experience in a DaaS, SaaS, or cloud-based environment.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and information retrieval.
• Familiarity with programming languages like SQL, Python, or R.
• Previous exposure to BigQuery.
• Background in data-driven projects within software, tech, or consulting.
• Experience in data best practices: data security, privacy regulations, and compliance standards.

Why Citylitics?

• This is a rare opportunity to influence positive change within one of the biggest societal challenges of our generation: sustainable public infrastructure
• You get to support a disruptive solution with a compelling value proposition into an industry that is eager to hear from you and in a market with no direct competition.
• We live at the cross section of infrastructure, scaleup and data science/AI. There is no other team like us in Toronto.
• There is no corporate bureaucracy here. You will accomplish more here in a few months than what you would in a few years at a large, entrenched technology company.
• We believe that Data and AI will play an outsized role in our future, so we equip every team member with access to Generative AI tools and our full Data Universe to enhance their productivity and encourage innovation through experimentation.
• We are proud to offer every CityZen an internal mentorship program, in-role professional growth, skill-based development & learning, and internal promotion opportunities.
• We work hard, we play together, we win as a team! We are on a mission to solve infrastructure while savoring the moment and celebrating the little details along the way.

Citylitics is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about providing a safe workplace where everyone is accepted and has the opportunity to grow with us. We are committed to making diversity and inclusivity part of our culture!