Enterprise Data Architect

Job Information

Job Title: Enterprise Data Architect 

Job Requisition ID: 38019

Ministry: Technology and Innovation

Location: Edmonton; ability to work remotely

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is selected

Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Systems Analyst Level 3

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

The Data, Privacy and Innovation Division uses a one-government approach to information and privacy governance, decision-making and service delivery across the Government of Alberta (GoA) balanced with individual client needs. This facilitates enhanced data sharing, collaboration, reduction in data duplication and innovation to ensure effective and efficient services across the government to provide better services to Albertans.  

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx. 

Role

As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will facilitate strategic planning for the end-to-end technology design and architecture of data solutions across the enterprise. You will contribute to the evolution of the Government of Alberta (GoA) Data Strategy, data management and related frameworks. You will have in-depth knowledge of solution architecture modelling, process modelling, data modelling and cloud design technologies, as well as knowledge of best-practice data platform design techniques.

The efforts of this role will improve access to and informed use of GoA data assets both within and outside of government in support of policy analysis, program planning, and decision-making. This role will require the ability to think and work tactically across the enterprise, as well as diving deeper into data topics related to architecture, platforms, access, and governance to support the GoA Data Strategy. The role supports Data Unit's Data Architecture and Product Delivery stream by working collaboratively with other enterprise architects, data product developers, data architects, data engineers and data scientists on a variety of data initiatives to ensure optimal data delivery architecture.\

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading discussions with leaders/staff, partners, stakeholders, end-users, etc. to understand business direction and enterprise data/information requirements and their value;
• Designing and delivering on enterprise data architecture related to data products and platforms;
• Enabling a federated data platform architecture and improving the practice of data architecture within the enterprise;
• Developing comprehensive data product requirements to serve as the basis for the design of the enterprise data platform, including critical data identification & classification, data standards, data governance &management practices, data infrastructure, etc.; and
• Coaching, mentoring, and empowering staff to use creative thinking and develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications

A university degree in Computer Science or a related field, supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience is required. See below for equivalencies.

Other requirements include:

• Experience developing, delivering and implementing enterprise scale data platform architectures;
• Experience developing data solutions in a federated data environment;
• Strong strategic thinker with collaboration skills to work across functions and business; and
• Excellent presentation skills with experience presenting to various levels of the organization.

The following will be considered assets:

• Certification as an architecture professional in one or more domains (e.g. DAMA CDMP, CISSP, Business Architecture Guild CBA, MS Azure)
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Gartner or Zachman), their use and implementation
• Experience with cloud services such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform(GCP)

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

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.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking: Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities and works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.

Creative Problem Solving: Engages perspective to seek root causes and finds ways to improve complex systems.

Agility: Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals and identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.

Drive for Results: Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted and reaches goals consistent with APS direction.

Develop Self and Others: Provides feedback and openly discusses team performance and aligns personal goals with career goals.

Salary

$3,060.39 - $4,053.59 bi-weekly ($79,876 - $105,798 / year)

For more information about the Systems Analyst classification and its total compensation, please visit https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers/Information-Technology/type/Systems-Analyst.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, 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).

What we offer:
• 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
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

Click on the "Apply Now" button.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta's online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to 'Create an account', reset your password ('Forgot your password') or 'Sign In' should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.