Corporate Solutions Architect

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager, Health System Architecture, the Corporate Solutions Architect will provide a broad range of technical information technology services to support department, government, and health system-wide initiatives and operations. This is a key position that ensures IT solutions are technically sound, sustainable, and meet business needs, while aligning with established Government of Alberta and industry-wide practices.
 

The job responsibilities include:
Architectural Alignment and Risk Management

• Act as the focal point for resolving architecture issues within the architecture management portfolios.
• Participate in cross-departmental architectural teams and provide architectural input to IM/IT planning processes.
• Identify architectural dependencies and impacts across projects to ensure alignment and mitigate risks.
• Monitor IM/IT solutions under development and ensure significant architecture decisions are documented.

Development and Maintenance of Architecture Roadmaps

• Identify gaps between current state architecture and future vision and define approaches to address those gaps.
• Propose refinements to existing government and health system-wide architectures.
• Maintain an active inventory of health system-wide assets and ensure appropriate stakeholders are informed.

Asset Reusability and Utilization

• Recognize opportunities to reuse existing assets and acquire new assets that enhance value and efficiency.
• Provide architecture guidance to project teams on available IM/IT assets for reuse.
• Promote the design and implementation of applications that improve integration and reuse capabilities.

Maximizing IT Investment through Asset Management

• Define architectural expectations for projects across each phase of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Guide projects in the use of architecture management solutions, best practices, and methodologies.
• Actively manage and enhance architecture asset management processes to improve efficiency.

Compliance with Standards and Best Practices

• Ensure IM/IT solutions adhere to applicable data, application, and technology standards.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions that align with corporate IM/IT assets and report misalignments.
• Evaluate the risks of proposed approaches and design solutions that are sustainable and scalable.

Emerging Technology Adoption and Technical Expertise

• Continuously maintain technical expertise through training and research on emerging technologies.
• Lead proof-of-concept activities to assess the effectiveness of new technologies.
• Share findings on emerging technologies through seminars, workshops, and reports to IM/IT management executives.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking:

• Integrate broader context and emerging trends into planning processes.
• Consider the political environment, risks, and external factors when evaluating actions and strategies.
• Align strategies with the organization's vision, ensuring long-term goals are supported.
• Address behaviors that challenge progress and seek constructive solutions.

Creative Problem Solving:

• Generate innovative solutions by challenging conventional thinking and posing the right questions.
• Foster a creative environment that eliminates barriers to innovation.
• Encourage a culture of innovation across the organization, promoting fresh perspectives and ideas.

Agility:

• Proactively drive continuous improvement, seizing opportunities for growth and development.
• Adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus under pressure.
• Support others in managing change and its impact on roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate the implications of change clearly and incorporate it into existing workflows.
• Flexibly adapt plans and practices to accommodate evolving needs.

Building Collaborative Environments:

• Engage a broad group of stakeholders, ensuring resources are shared and contributions are valued.
• Use your facilitation and coaching skills to resolve conflicts and promote productive dialogue.
• Motivate and guide teams through enthusiasm and shared vision, acknowledging diverse perspectives.
• Foster inclusive collaboration to achieve shared outcomes and strengthen relationships across departments.

Qualifications

University graduation in computer science or a related discipline plus four years related experience; or equivalent as described.

Equivalency: A related two-year diploma in computer technology or a related discipline from a recognized postsecondary institution and six years related experience; or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and seven years related experience.
 

The following experinece is required: 

• Overall business knowledge of strategies, guidelines, policies, legislation, and processes of the organization.
• In depth knowledge of enterprise architecture, methods, tools, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of solution development methods, modern software design methodologies and frameworks, cloud infrastructure, container-based development.
• Understanding of all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience as a technical leader on development teams.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and processes. 

    
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Full-time position working 36.25 hours per week.
 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.
 

The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal record and/or academic).
 

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad is required.
 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.