Solutions Architect (next)

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Prince George seeks a Solutions Architect to lead the strategy and design of innovative healthcare technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science and several years of experience in health care environments. This role offers a salary between approximately $88,990 and $111,237, based on experience and qualifications. The organization promotes a positive work culture with various employee benefits, including comprehensive packages and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in health care technology oversight or architecture.
• ITIL training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture of clinical and business-oriented technologies.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop solutions.

Skills

Technical systems administration

Privacy and Security standards

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computing Science or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Solutions Architect, to join our IMIT department.

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Northern Health the Solutions Architect provides for the strategy, design and architecture of high quality and highly available clinical and business-oriented technologies. The Solutions Architect regularly works with Northern Health Leadership, Corporate and Clinical Services, and cross functional operational teams to inform and develop solutions supporting organizational strategic plans and goals.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Information Management or a related discipline plus at least five (5) years' experience working within or supporting a health care environment is preferred, including several years in a senior technology oversight or architecture role;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) training and experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success as a senior technical systems administrator or architect, as well as the successful completion of large information technology acquisition or design and build projects within the last three years.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical standards documents.
• Intermediate to expert-level system implementation, Privacy and Security standards and best practices skills. Proven ability to track, coordinate and integrate external issues as they affect Northern Health's Strategic plans. Demonstrated ability to evaluate contract documents such as RFP's, RFI's, RFQ's, SOW's, etc.
• Proven ability to write, analyze and edit project plans, proposals, Service Level Agreements, MOU's for accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve with an overall Northern Health perspective in alignment with key strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage relationships with internal and external strategic partners and solution providers.
• Extensive experience planning and deploying both business and IT initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations.
• The ability to act as liaison conveying information needs of the business to IT and data constraints to the business; applies equal conveyance regarding business strategy and IT strategy, business processes and workflow automation, business initiatives and IT initiatives and benefit realization and service delivery.
• Team player able to work effectively at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus.
• Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.