Senior Enterprise Architect

Desjardins Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins Group seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead Worldsource Management Services' architecture function and shape its technology landscape. Reporting to the CTO, you will guide a team of architects across solution, data, integration, infrastructure and security, delivering governance, roadmaps and modernization aligned with business goals.

You will mentor teams, drive architecture reviews, and collaborate with business and technology leaders to translate strategy into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Eight years of relevant experience, including three years in management
• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles
• Experience leading architecture or technology teams
• Experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance
• Certifications such as TOGAF, Cloud (Azure/AWS/Google), CISSP, ITIL, SAFe or related

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performance architecture team with clear priorities and development plans
• Govern architecture reviews and approvals, identify risks and opportunities
• Develop and maintain current/target-state architectures and roadmaps
• Collaborate with leaders to align architectural directions with business strategy
• Provide leadership in applications, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, and security

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

TOGAF Certification

Cloud Certifications (Azure/AWS/Google)

CISSP/ITIL/SAFe

Job description

Desjardins is seeking an experienced and strategic Enterprise Architect to join Worldsource Management Services, one of its subsidiaries, and lead its Architecture function while guiding the evolution of its technology landscape. Worldsource operates within the wealth management and insurance distribution sector, supporting independent advisors through investment, advisory, and financial services platforms. Reporting directly to the CTO, the Enterprise Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the enterprise architecture strategy while leading a team of architects responsible for solution, application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security architecture. The role ensures that technology investments and transformation initiatives align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and the broader strategic direction of the Desjardins Group. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Enterprise Architect drives architectural excellence, technology modernization, governance, and innovation across the organization. More specifically, you will be required to: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance architecture team by establishing clear priorities, performance goals, and development plans, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead architecture governance activities, including architecture reviews and approvals, by identifying architectural risks, inefficiencies, technical debt, and improvement opportunities, while driving technology standardization, rationalization, and modernization to ensure a secure, efficient, and sustainable evolution of the technology landscape. Build and evolve the capabilities, principles, standards, frameworks and enterprise architecture governance processes that support organizational objectives and future growth. Develop and maintain current-state and target-state architectures and roadmaps, while ensuring that technology investments and transformation initiatives are aligned with the business strategy and create measurable value. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to translate strategic priorities into architectural directions, while balancing local business needs with corporate standards, risk considerations and strategic objectives. Collaborate with architecture, technology, security, and governance stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategies and maximize the use of shared capabilities and services. Provide architectural leadership in the areas of applications, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud and security by reviewing solutions and ensuring they are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise standards. Drive the company's transformation and modernization initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, promoting innovation, automation, operational excellence and data-driven decision-making, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior management.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including three years in management
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles
• Experience leading architecture or technology teams
• Experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, frameworks, roadmaps, and governance
• Experience leading technology transformation and modernization initiatives
• TOGAF®, Cloud Architecture Certifications (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), CISSP, ITIL, SAFe, or related certifications
• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Advanced knowledge of application, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and governance practices
• Available for travel to offices in Ontario and Quebec
• Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Nimble learning, Stakeholders, Strategic mindset, Work processes Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion.

We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.

At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.

We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know.

We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process.

Just ask!

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America.

We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes.

We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.