IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ref: RQ11824 Contract – 9 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St.)
Posted Date: 2026-10-29
Location: Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St.)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-08-27 *
Rate: $140/hour
Overview
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist to join the Enterprise Technology & Digital Standards (ETS) team in Toronto. The successful consultant will be responsible for developing, recommending, implementing, and managing IT Enterprise Architecture strategy and deliverables that align technology investments with business objectives. This is a fully onsite, senior-level engagement requiring deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, application portfolio management, and AI-related technology domains.
Key Responsibilities
This is a fully onsite role based at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, requiring five days per week in office. No security clearance is required for this engagement. The consultant will work within the Enterprise Technology & Digital Standards branch and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
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Ref: RQ11824 Contract – 9 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St.)
Posted Date: 2026-10-29
Location: Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St.)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-08-27 *
Rate: $140/hour
Overview
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist to join the Enterprise Technology & Digital Standards (ETS) team in Toronto. The successful consultant will be responsible for developing, recommending, implementing, and managing IT Enterprise Architecture strategy and deliverables that align technology investments with business objectives. This is a fully onsite, senior-level engagement requiring deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, application portfolio management, and AI-related technology domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, recommend, implement, and manage IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architect deliverables for the organization
- Design and maintain enterprise architecture models, blueprints, and repositories using industry-standard EA tools
- Lead Application Portfolio Management activities including value analysis, lifecycle management, technical debt assessment, and vendor viability reviews
- Define business capabilities and processes, and provide direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes, and required data
- Drive composable and modular architecture solutioning, leveraging enterprise platforms for medium to large corporate implementations
- Identify technology risks and develop appropriate mitigations aligned with governance and compliance requirements
- Develop IT strategy aligned with business vision and strategic objectives, demonstrating transformation thinking and understanding of data interdependencies
- Streamline application landscapes for optimal performance, decommission redundant solutions, and reduce overall technology costs
- Lead shared platform design, documentation, and configuration activities across the enterprise
- Engage stakeholders through presentations, briefing notes, and facilitated meetings to communicate architecture direction and recommendations
- Monitor emerging IT and digital trends and incorporate relevant insights into architecture roadmaps and planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across infrastructure lifecycle management, contract management, and cloud services
- Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Architecture, Application Portfolio Management, and IT Governance
- Experience in capability-based architecture design and implementation
- Prior OPS (Ontario Public Service) or Federal Government experience
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in Application Architecture, Technology Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Deep knowledge of multiple enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent)
- Proficiency with enterprise architecture tools supporting architecture modelling, blueprinting, repository management, portfolio management, roadmapping, governance, and reporting
- Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, and implementation of applications
- Experience in portfolio risk analysis, technical debt evaluation, vendor viability, and market trend analysis
- Experience in value analysis for IT solutions, applications, platforms, and infrastructure
- Experience with application lifecycle management and cross-dependencies with infrastructure lifecycle, contract management, and cloud as a service
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to align strategic objectives with technology resources and drive transformation
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with strong verbal and written communication and presentation abilities
- Experience in stakeholder engagement including preparing presentations, briefing notes, and conducting or facilitating meetings
- Knowledge and experience in Project Management methodologies and practices
This is a fully onsite role based at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, requiring five days per week in office. No security clearance is required for this engagement. The consultant will work within the Enterprise Technology & Digital Standards branch and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
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- Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage enterprise architecture strategies, models, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives, while leading application portfolio analysis, lifecycle management, and technology risk mitigation. Guide modular architecture and shared platform initiatives, streamline application landscapes, and communicate architecture recommendations to stakeholders across the ministry.
Requirements
Requires senior-level experience in enterprise architecture, application portfolio management, IT governance, capability-based design, and application and technology architecture, including AI; prior Ontario Public Service or federal government experience is required. Candidates must know enterprise architecture frameworks and tools and have strong strategic, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Governance
- Capability-Based Architecture
- Application Architecture
- Technology Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- TOGAF
- Zachman Framework
- Architecture Modeling
- Portfolio Risk Analysis
- Technical Debt Assessment
- Cloud Services
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Planning
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- Technology
- Government & Public Sector
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Keywords
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Governance
- Capability-Based Architecture
- Application Architecture
- Technology Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- TOGAF
- Zachman Framework
- Architecture Modeling
- Architecture Blueprints
- Architecture Repositories
- Portfolio Management
- Roadmapping
- Governance And Reporting
- Technical Debt
- Portfolio Risk Analysis
- Vendor Viability
- Value Analysis
- Composable Architecture
- Modular Architecture
- Cloud Services
- Contract Management
- Ontario Public Service
- Federal Government
- Project Management
- Technology Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement