IT Architect Specialist

Tobermory; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

15 paid vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work arrangement

Training & development courses

Job summary

BC Hydro in Edmonds 12 is seeking an IT Architect Specialist to lead cloud design efforts, translating business requirements into scalable cloud blueprints while aligning with enterprise architecture and cloud standards.

The role emphasizes migration strategies, governance, and cost optimization under CAF and Well-Architected principles, with opportunities for growth in a permanent, full-time capacity in Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an enterprise IT environment, with at least 6 years in Cloud Solution Architecture and infrastructure design.
• Advanced technical experience with AWS and/or Azure Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of containerisation (Kubernetes and Docker) and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in IaC tools: Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (JIRA, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Deep understanding of IAM, encryption, and network security in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration and analytics platforms (e.g., SAP BTP IS, Microsoft Fabric).
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide cloud design leadership to projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud standards.
• Support end-to-end cloud architecture patterns and cloud roadmap planning.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical blueprints and ensure CAF/Well-Architected compliance.
• Develop migration strategies (Rehost/Re-platform/Refactor) and automate implementations with IaC.
• Establish architectural guardrails for security/compliance and optimize cloud spend.
• Mentor teams, simplify concepts for stakeholders, and document cloud service catalogs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud governance

Stakeholder influence

Enterprise architecture

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

JIRA

GitHub Actions

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Job description

BC Hydro is located at Edmonds 12. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of IT Architect Specialist. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: IT Architect Specialist
No. of vacancies: 1
Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 – 165,800.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonds 12

• The candidate will be responsible for providing cloud design leadership to projects, application leads, and senior managers while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud standards.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting end-to-end cloud architecture patterns that align with the organisation’s long-term cloud strategy.
• The candidate will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical blueprints while ensuring they adhere to the Cloud Adoption framework.

Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Frameworks

• The candidate will be responsible for supporting Cloud Business Office-led assessments of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to evaluate purpose, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness of possible technical debt in legacy applications and identify ways to reduce it.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring solutions continue to support business outcomes and optimize cost.
• The candidate will be responsible for evaluating emerging technology standards and participating in cloud roadmap and planning activities.
• The candidate will be responsible for contributing to the evolution of enterprise Cloud architecture, shared services, and platform capabilities.

Migration & Implementation Support

• The candidate will be responsible for supporting and guiding project teams throughout the initial cloud migration process.
• The candidate will develop migration strategies, including Rehost, Re-platform, and Refactor approaches, for legacy on-premise applications.
• The candidate will ensure that implementations are automated using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to maintain consistency and repeatability.
• The candidate will work closely with solution vendors to support the development of integrated cloud solutions.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• The candidate will be responsible for establishing architectural guardrails to ensure security, compliance, and data residency requirements are met.
• The candidate will be responsible for conducting formal Architecture Design Reviews to identify risks early in the development lifecycle.
• The candidate will be responsible for optimizing cloud consumption to ensure costs are managed according to Technology’s FinOps standard.

Mentorship & Capability Building

• The candidate will be responsible for acting as a bridge between the Cloud Business Office and other Technology teams by simplifying complex concepts for stakeholders.
• The candidate must develop and maintain technical documentation while recommending Cloud Service Catalogues to support governed self-service.
• The candidate will be responsible for promoting a culture of continuous learning and standardisation across Technology.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have 10+ years of experience in an enterprise Information Technology environment, including at least 6 years focused on Cloud Solution Architecture and infrastructure design.
• The candidate must have advanced technical experience with major cloud providers, including AWS and/or Azure.
• The candidate must have strong knowledge of containerisation technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker, as well as serverless computing.
• The candidate must have knowledge of and proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation.
• The candidate must be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, including Atlassian JIRA, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• The candidate must have a deep understanding of identity management (IAM), encryption, and network security within a public sector or regulated environment.
• The candidate should have knowledge of enterprise integration and analytics platforms such as SAP BTP IS and Microsoft Fabric.
• The candidate must have an exceptional ability to influence stakeholders through consultation to guide teams.
• The candidate must facilitate complex conversations and build consensus across different perspectives.
• The candidate must hold Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
• The candidate with DevOps Engineering certifications for both Azure and AWS will be given preference.
• The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
• The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
• The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
• The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
• The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.