Job Information

- Job Title: Digital Architect
- Job Requisition ID: 88993
- Ministry: Technology and Innovation
- Location: Edmonton
- Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
- Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
- Scope: Open Competition
- Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Classification: Systems Analyst 3

Salary: $3,847.03 to $5,095.52 bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division is the Government of Alberta's (GoA) centre for modern digital delivery, focused on accelerating the design of simpler, faster, and better digital services. It partners with ministries to design better services, build capability and confidence in modern digital practices, and assure service quality and value through standards and controls.

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch plays a fundamental role in the transformation of the way government designs, develops, and delivers services for and with Albertans. This Branch leads the design and rapid development of products and services that support delivery of ministry programs and mandates within a new delivery discipline that leverages modern platforms and technologies.

Role Responsibilities

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch is looking for two (2) Digital Architects. Reporting to the Manager, Development,



the Digital Architect is a visionary and technical leader responsible for shaping the strategic design and overseeing the implementation of our organization's digital ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create innovative solutions.

This role bridges the gap between business strategy and technological execution, translating complex organizational goals into robust, scalable, secure, and AI-enabled digital architectures.

The responsibilities of this role include:

- Develop and advance digital and AI strategies, roadmaps, and target-state architecture aligned with organizational priorities.
- Design scalable, secure digital solutions integrating AI/ML, automation, data, and enterprise technologies.
- Establish and govern architecture standards, design principles, and responsible AI practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, AI/ML platforms, tools, and vendors, including leading proof-of-concept initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to product teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Lead architecture reviews and integration governance to ensure consistency, reduce technical debt, and support sustainable solutions.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills,



with the ability to translate complex technical and AI concepts for diverse audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

- A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology).
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience in software development, engineering, or architecture roles with a strong focus on digital transformation and AI integration.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, with specific experience in their AI/ML services.
- Strong understanding of modern web and mobile application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, serverless, event-driven architectures) and how to integrate AI models within these.
- A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.
- A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
- A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
- A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Assets:

- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices in digital solut

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