IT Architect (Microsoft Technologies)

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental enterprise in Ontario seeks an IT Architect to support solution design and delivery across digital platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Microsoft experience, strong skills in architecture solutions, and integration patterns. The position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $118,000, benefits including a pension plan, and a collaborative, inclusive environment. The role involves working with Microsoft technologies, translating business needs into scalable solutions, and supporting implementation activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including pension plan

Flexible Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Solution Architect or Senior Software Developer.
• Microsoft certifications (Power Platform, Azure) are an asset.
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture solutions aligned to business requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical solution designs.
• Collaborate with teams to support architecture documentation and standards.

Skills

Strong Microsoft experience

Integration patterns

Ecommerce and B2B integration

Intelligent Order Management (IOM)

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Dynamics 365

Azure services

Job description

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19+ and operates Ontario’s sole legal online cannabis store and provincial wholesale distribution network.

OCS is an inclusive, fast-growing organization offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving industry.

About the Role

OCS is seeking an IT Architect to join our IT Enterprise Architecture team, supporting solution design and delivery across enterprise and digital platforms. This role focuses heavily on Microsoft technologies , translating business requirements into scalable, integrated solutions.

You will work across platforms including Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, ERP systems, Azure services, ecommerce, and B2B integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture solutions aligned to business requirements
• Translate business needs into functional and technical solution designs
• Support architecture documentation, standards, and governance
• Collaborate with business analysts, platform managers, and delivery teams
• Assess system changes and impacts across applications, data, and integrations
• Support implementation, testing, go-live, and post-launch activities
• Act as a subject matter expert across enterprise systems and integrations

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience as a Solution Architect or Senior/Principal Software Developer
• 5+ Years Strong Microsoft experience, including:
• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
• Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and integrations (Dual Write, APIs)
• ERP systems (Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising)
• Azure services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Data Factory)
• Solid understanding of integration patterns, enterprise architecture, and governance
• Experience with Intelligent Order Management (IOM) is an asset
• Ecommerce, B2B, and WMS integration experience preferred
• Microsoft certifications (Power Platform, Azure) are an asset

Why Join OCS

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including the Government of Ontario’s Public Service Pension Plan
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, modern Microsoft enterprise platforms
• Variable Pay Program with performance-based incentives (for eligible positions)
• Learning and development opportunities through robust online and professional programs
• Flexible benefits to support individual and family needs, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Inclusive, collaborative culture where every voice is heard and valued
• Meaningful work in a unique public sector environment

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000 - 118,000. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.