About the job RQ08570 - Technology Architect - Senior
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Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" and consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 3 days a week and 2 days from home, or as per schedule agreed to with the Hiring Manager.

Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. The Statement of Work (SOW) shall expire on March 31, 2026. HSC may exercise its option(s) to extend an SOW beyond March 31, 2026. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, infrastructure architecture transformation and testing of the DHDP platform while maintaining alignment with DHIR, DHDP and iPHIS

Work to introduce and sustain a comprehensive technology platform, technical strategy and integrated architecture, to improve the structure and efficiency of the PHS solution portfolio

Work with PHS, Ontario Health, IBM, Oracle and other vendor partners to ensure continued availability of a comprehensive technology platform, technical strategy and integrated architecture, to improve the structure and efficiency of the technical platforms and applications via web, mobile and the cloud

Be a liaison between the branch and external stakeholders, including Ontario Health, IBM Canada, RedHat, Docker, Sematext, AWS and Oracle Canada

Apply the best practices in design, build, development and deployment, to meet the functional and non-functional requirements, adhering to GO-ITS and Ontario Health 2.0 standards and internal branch standards and in some cases proposing amendments to those standards

Define and design infrastructure, mobile, software, hardware and network requirements

Develop agreed-to solutions and implementation of those new systems

Design, test, install and monitor new systems

Anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations

Identify conflicts and communicate deliverable conflicts or issues to the engagement lead or client manager

Build positive relationships by developing an understanding of business and deliverable needs

Identify project and strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies

Provide the quality assurance/quality control of specific deliverables by overseeing junior staff

Act as the senior technical advisor/expert, coordinate all aspects of a specific deliverable, including the supervision of vendors/consultants where appropriate

Develop mechanisms, frameworks, processes and procedures for implementing the deliverables

Work with business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs and define project scope

Assist with the development of business requirements

Clarify clients system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business

Liaise with staff at all levels of clients organization





Analyze I⁢ requirements and give independent and objective advice on the use of I⁢

Prepare reports, presentations, including options, recommendations, implementation plans, designs, strategies and change-management options, etc.

Present solutions in written or oral reports

Prepare documentation and presents progress reports to management as required.

Public Sector Experience 5%

5+ years of experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers

Knowledge of Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices

Ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry standard practices

In-depth knowledge of industry standard such as Project Management Institute (PMI) and Public Sector I⁢ project management methodologies

Knowledge and understanding of Ministry policy and IT project approval processes and requirements would be an asset

Demonstrated experience with GO-ITS Digital Health and Ontario Health standards

Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Health Technology landscape in Ontario

Extensive knowledge of Ontario health building blocks such as the Client, Provider, Consent and User Registries

Knowledge of the Public Sector TRA, and Architecture Processes would be an asset

Knowledge of the Ontario Health HIAL and Blueprints

Knowledge of Master Data Management solutions as they related to Health Care and the Ontario Health Client and Provider registries

Extensive experience with health care IT systems and standards in Ontario

Extensive knowledge of the Immunization, Pharmacy, Lab, Drug domains as well as other health domains in general

Experience with government IT systems and processes.

Technical Skills 40%
10+ years of experience in the following:

1. Design and Implementation:

Working experience in delivering Maximum Availability Architecture Solutions. Must have implementation experience with Oracle T7, Backup and Recovery Appliance and Oracle OVM server farms

Experience in agile methodologies for the analysis, design, development and implementation of solutions in large complex environments

Knowledge of emerging IT trends and directions in the development of mobile, web services, and web-based technology

Proven working experience of emerging IT trends and directions related to hybrid, on premise and Cloud development and implementations based on Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions as well as container as a service (CaaS) technologies

2. Solution Delivery:

Experience implementing comprehensive PKI and multi-factor authentication solutions in complex environments including Single sign on approaches.

3. Architecture and technical team leadership:

Experience using HL7 related standards such as HL7 FHIR, HL7V2, V3 HL7-CDA, IHE-XDS/SCR, and knowledge of terminology standards such as SNOMED-CT and LOINC. Must have implementation experience with HL7-FHIR

Experience leading a team of developers and architects.

Core Skills and Experience 40%




10+ years of experience in the following:

Proven technical leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions

Coordinating all aspects of a specific deliverable including the supervision of consultants where appropriate

Anticipating and resolving problems to ensure that the deliverables are completed within budget, to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations

Identifying conflicts and communicating deliverable conflicts or issues to the engagement lead or client manager

Building positive relationships by developing an understanding of business and deliverable needs

Developing mechanisms, frameworks, processes and procedures for implementing deliverables

Preparing reports, presentations, including options, recommendations, implementation plans, designs, strategies and change-management options etc.

Working with business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs and define project scope

Assisting with the development of business requirements

Planning timelines and required resources

Identifying project and strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies

Defining and designing application, mobile, software, hardware and network requirements

Designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems

Preparing documentation, and presenting solutions and progress reports to clients

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.

General Skills 15%

Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills

Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills

Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking experience

Demonstrated ability to apply robust listening skills to facilitate issue resolution

Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with proven track record for building strong working relationships

Strong interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills with ability to build rapport with stakeholders and drive negotiations to a successful outcome

Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively

A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.

MUST HAVES

Working experience in delivering Maximum Availability Architecture Solutions. Must have implementation experience with Oracle T7, Backup and Recovery Appliance and Oracle OVM server farms

Experience leading a team of developers and architects and Planning timelines and required resources

Knowledge of technical design and architecture principals.

Proven working experience of emerging IT trends and directions related to hybrid, on premise and Cloud development and implementations based on Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions as well as container as a service (CaaS) technologies

Experience implementing comprehensive PKI and multi-factor authentication solutions in complex environments including Single sign on approaches

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📌 Technology Architect - Senior (Ontario)
🏢 Rubicon Path
📍 Ontario