Vision Talent is supporting a leading client in the utilities sector. They are seeking an 'Senior Architect – Grid Technologies' to provide architectural leadership, governance, and strategic direction across critical Operational Technology (OT) and Grid Technology platforms.

This role involves overseeing the work of a team of Solution Architects while establishing technical direction, governance standards, and long-term technology roadmaps. The successful candidate will operate at both a strategic and technical level, helping shape the future evolution of OT platforms, field operations systems, and enterprise integrations.

While utility experience is beneficial, candidates from manufacturing, oil & gas, industrial automation, and other OT-heavy environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a team of Solution Architects
- Provide architectural leadership across systems including:
- SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems)
- AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)

- Provide technical coaching, career development, and architectural guidance
- Foster collaboration and consistency across architecture initiatives
- Operate effectively within a unionized setting
- Support team development while establishing accountability and architectural excellence
- Influence and guide senior technical professionals through complex technology decisions
- Review and approve solution and domain-level architecture designs
- Establish and evolve architecture standards, frameworks,



and best practices
- Participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB)
- Ensure alignment between project delivery and enterprise architecture strategy
- Drive continuous improvement of architecture governance processes
- Promote reusable architecture patterns and technology standards
- Define and maintain long-term architecture roadmaps for OT and Grid Technology platforms
- Shape the future direction of grid operations, field technologies, and related systems
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends
- Provide strategic recommendations to business and technology leaders
- Balance operational requirements with long-term modernization initiatives
- Support grid modernization and digital transformation efforts

Required Experience

- Experience leading architecture initiatives within OT environments
- Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and their integration with enterprise platforms
- Experience supporting field operations, dispatch, or work management processes
- Experience reviewing and governing solution architecture
- Ability to mentor, coach, and lead technical professionals
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- GIS experience
- ADMS, EMS, DERMS, or AMI experience
- Utility, grid operations, or ISO experience
- Experience working within unionized environments
- ITIL or related governance frameworks

This is a contract prospect - the initial term is 12 months with a possible extension.

Hybrid with 2-3 days/week required on site in downtown Toronto. Occasional travel (local).

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📌 Architect - Grid Technologies (Toronto)
🏢 Vision Talent
📍 Toronto