Senior Information Architect

Cynet Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto seeks a skilled Information Architect. The successful candidate will lead architecture assessments, develop data models, and engage with stakeholders in the public sector. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in data architecture, strong leadership capabilities, and familiarity with Government standards. This role requires both technical and soft skills, including problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data modeling and architecture.
• Strong experience in creating data models and integration requirements.
• Expertise in Government IT standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information architecture needs assessments.
• Lead stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Develop and present information architecture artifacts.

Skills

Data Modeling

Business Process Models

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Siebel

Power Designer

Job description

Job Description: Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive information architecture needs assessments under the guidance of project leads and architects.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews and workshops to determine reporting requirements.
• Lead review sessions to validate requirements.
• Develop and present information architecture artifacts for approvals.
• Create Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data Models.
• Develop Fact & Dimension Matrices and Logical Dimensional Models.
• Design interface data requirements.
• Support project planning and resource estimation for architecture components.
• Provide expertise to solution design and development teams.
• Adhere to GO-ITS standards and revise architectures as required by governance bodies.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Information Architecture Skills – 60%:

• Experience in creating data models and capturing integration requirements.
• Developing Fact & Dimensional Matrices using Business Process Models.
• Creating and normalizing Logical Data Models with attributes, data types, and sizes.
• Developing architecture specifications aligned with Business Architecture models.
• Experience with Siebel applications and Power Designer tools.
• Leading complex architecture reviews and obtaining approvals.
• Knowledge of Government Information Architecture standards.

Soft Skills – 30%:

• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Reporting progress and managing risks.
• Stakeholder management and consensus building skills.

Public Sector Experience – 10%:

• Experience with Government IT standards, review processes, and policies.
• Knowledge of Public Sector applications and systems.
• Extensive experience in data modeling and architecture for over 10 years.
• Experience in obtaining management approval for architecture deliverables.
• Proficiency with Power Designer or similar tools.