IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist - Intermediate

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an Intermediate IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist in Toronto. This role involves leading enterprise architecture assessments, mapping current state to future state, and integrating emerging technologies like AI. Candidates should have knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, experience with data modeling and BI tools like Power BI. Strong analytical and facilitation skills are necessary to engage stakeholders effectively, ensuring the alignment of business goals with technology strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman.
• Proven skills in gap analysis and transition planning.
• Proficiency with BI tools for actionable reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture assessment for client ministry portfolios.
• Map current state architecture against target state architecture.
• Recommend strategies for integrating emerging technologies.

Skills

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks

Ability to assess current state architecture

Skills in data modeling

Familiarity with AI/ML concepts

Ability to translate business goals into technology strategies

Competence in mapping current to future state

Evaluating technical and operational risks

Facilitation skills for stakeholder engagement

Ability to create clear reports and presentations

Proficiency in architecture modeling tools

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools

Understanding of agile methodologies

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Power BI

PowerDesigner

Visio

Job description

IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist – Intermediate

Duration: 125 Business days + 441 Business days of extension

Location: Toronto, ON

IT Enterprise / Strategic Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall enterprise architecture assessment for client ministry portfolios
• Gather existing documentation (strategic plans, technology roadmaps, architecture documentation)
• Develop analysis of current state as it relates to the portfolio of application assets (e.g core capability, current health, technology risks, alignment to target state architecture, ability to meet business objectives)
• Conduct interviews and workshops with key stakeholders
• Map current state architecture against target state architecture
• Assess portfolio of opportunities and gaps at a micro (ministry program) and macro (ministry) level and develop conceptual architecture of a future to-be state
• Recommend strategies for integrating emerging technologies including AI for fraud detection
• Recommend priorities for future to-be state based on risk and potential impacts
• Develop a target state alignment plan
• Present insights to leadership and architecture governance committees and other identified stakeholders
• Lead development of a repeatable pattern for iterative assessments, gap analysis and recommendations for to-be state
• Assist in development of business cases for target state plans
• Provide effective knowledge transfer to Ministry staff at all stages of this assignment.

Skill Set Requirements

• Keep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks for structuring architecture analysis and design
• Ability to assess current state architecture for redundancy, gaps, and alignment with strategic objectives
• Skills in data modeling, governance and leveraging analytics for decision-making
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts
• Ability to translate business goals into technology strategies and architecture roadmaps
• Competence in mapping current state to future state and identifying transition steps
• Evaluating technical and operational risks associated with modernization and AI adoption
• Facilitation skills to engage multiple stakeholders involving I&IT solutions, security, privacy, and accessibility considerations
• Ability to create clear, concise reports and presentations for leadership and governance committees
• Providing thought leadership and guiding decision making at strategic levels
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI)
• Understanding of agile methodologies for planning deliverables
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (Case) tools (i.e. PowerDesigner, Visio) and other software tools
• Aware of emerging technologies, trends and direction
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skill

Evaluation Criteria

Enterprise Architecture Expertise (40%)

• Knowledge of EA Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) – Demonstrated ability to structure architecture analysis and design.
• Current vs. Target State Mapping – Proven experience in gap analysis and transition planning.
• Portfolio Analysis Skills – Ability to assess application assets for health, risk, and alignment.
• Emerging Technologies – Understanding of AI/ML concepts and integration strategies.
• Architecture Modeling Tools – Proficiency in tools like PowerDesigner, Visio.

Large Enterprise / Public Sector Experience (20%)

• Experience in Large Systems Environments – Demonstrated history of working on complex, multi-ministry or enterprise-scale projects.
• Knowledge of Governance Processes – Familiarity with architecture governance committees and decision-making structures.
• Business Case Development – Ability to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Compliance Awareness – Understanding of security, privacy, and accessibility requirements in public sector contexts.

Analytical & Technical Skills (20%)

• Data Modeling & Analytics – Skills in data governance and leveraging analytics for decision-making.
• Risk Assessment – Ability to evaluate technical and operational risks for modernization and AI adoption.
• Visualization & Reporting – Experience with BI tools (Power BI) for clear, actionable reporting.

Soft Skills & Communication (20%)

• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong facilitation skills for workshops and interviews.
• Executive Communication – Ability to create concise reports and presentations for leadership.
• Thought Leadership – Demonstrated capability to influence strategic decisions.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer – Effective mentoring and transfer of expertise to ministry staff.

Must have:

• Knowledge of EA Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) – Demonstrated ability to structure architecture analysis and design.
• Portfolio Analysis Skills – Ability to assess application assets for health, risk, and alignment.
• Emerging Technologies – Understanding of AI/ML concepts and integration strategies.
• Business Case Development – Ability to support strategic planning and investment decisions
• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong facilitation skills for workshops and interviews.