Senior Advisor, Solutions Architecture

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent service organization in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Advisor, Solutions Architecture to develop strategic directions and oversee the adoption of cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solution architecture across multiple domains. This is a hybrid position offering various health benefits, work-life balance initiatives, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible work options

Learning opportunities

Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture with expertise in various architecture domains.
• Experience with end-to-end solution design and architecture.
• Experience in multi-technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic directions for in-house product architecture.
• Lead change for on-prem/cloud/hybrid adoption.
• Define and ensure compliance with architecture policies.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications in TOGAF, IASA or Azure Cloud

Tools

Microsoft ecosystem

Azure Cloud technologies

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well‑being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close‑knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Director IM / IT Business Services, the Senior Advisor, Solutions Architecture is :

Responsible for the development of strategic directions for our in‑house product, including the development / enhancement of architectural viewpoints, models, roadmaps and designs to map out and evolve components that align within the CFMWS enterprise architecture. This requires the completion of comprehensive business transformation and architecture assessments as well as complex reviews in support of system / infrastructure needs of our product.

Responsible for leading change for on‑prem / cloud adoption and / or hybrid, and taking the vision and overseeing the entire chosen process for the product. Developing, maintaining the co‑coordination of the adoption process is paramount.

Responsible for understanding CFMWS’s Business, Application, Information (Data), Security and Technology / Cloud domains and the effective integration of solutions into the broader business and IT landscape.

They define, develop, evaluate and contribute towards architecture policies, standards, guidelines, best practices and ensure compliance with CFMWS and industry standards.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or in a related field, AND some years of experience in technical architecture, application architecture, solution architecture or in a related field

Certifications in TOGAF, IASA (IT Architect) or Azure Cloud, an asset

Experience

• Five (5) + years of experience in Solution Architecture with demonstrated expertise in one or more architecture domains such as business, information / data, application / integration, technology / cloud, security.

Experience with

• End‑to‑end solution design and architecture
• Systems architecture and technical architecture and design
• Multi‑technology environments
• Software integration and relational databases
• Software development
• Contract management
• Budget administration
• Leading multi‑discipline teams
• Providing advice on strategic issues
• Project management
• Creating and facilitating presentations
• Using formal architecture frameworks and modeling tools
• Integrated solution design
• Mobile Application Development
• Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Reporting

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading : Advanced

Writing : Functional

Oral : Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid / unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting : https : / / cfmws.ca / Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

You may be eligible to receive a Scarce Skills Premium for this position as outlined in the attached IT Scarce Skills Compensation Agreement.

The selection process will be done virtually.

This position is a two‑year term.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft ecosystem
• Experience with Azure Cloud technologies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform
• Awareness of cybersecurity controls

START DATE

15 December 2025

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.