Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11824 We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist with solid expertise in Enterprise Architecture (EA), capability-based architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IT strategy development. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Enterprise Architecture strategies, managing application portfolios, establishing IT governance frameworks, and aligning technology initiatives with organizational business objectives. The successful candidate will drive strategic transformation, optimize application landscapes, assess technology risks, streamline IT operations, and provide architectural direction to support enterprise-wide business goals. Role Snapshot
- Job Title: RQ11824 – IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist – Senior
- Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
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Location:
222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
- Estimated Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Estimated End Date: August 27, 2027
- Business Days: 194.00
- Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
- Hours: 7.25 hours per day
- Security Level: No Clearance Required Must Have
- Experience in capability-based architecture.
- Prior Ontario Public Service (OPS) and/or Federal Government experience.
- Knowledge and experience in:
- Application Architecture
- Technology Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Description Responsibilities
- Develops, recommends, implements, and manages IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and architectural deliverables for the organization. General Skills
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture.
- Knowledge and experience in Application Architecture, Technology Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and development, aligning strategic objectives with technology and resources.
- Ability to define business capabilities and processes.
- Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy, including systems, processes, and required data.
- Demonstrated transformation thinking and understanding of data interdependencies.
- Experience identifying technology risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision.




- Ability to streamline application landscapes for optimal performance, decommission redundant applications, and reduce costs.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- A team player with a proven track record of meeting deadlines. Desirable Skills
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, including presentations, briefing notes, and conducting/facilitating meetings.
- Experience and knowledge in Project Management. Experience And Skill Set Requirements
- Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Tools — 35%
- Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Architecture, Application Portfolio Management, and IT Governance.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of multiple Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies.
- Experience with structured methodologies for the design, development, and implementation of applications.
- Demonstrated experience with multiple Enterprise Architecture tools that support:
- Architecture Modelling and Blueprinting.
- Architecture Repository Management.
- Portfolio Management.
- Roadmapping and Planning.
- Governance and Compliance.
- Visualizations and Reporting.
- Integration with other processes and tools.
- Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering software.
- Application Portfolio Management — 35%
- Experience in measuring business and technical value of solutions, including defining key data and processes for capturing key data.
- Experience in value analysis for IT solutions, applications, platforms, and infrastructure.
- Experience in portfolio risk analysis, technical debt, vendor viability and direction analysis, market trends, and skill availability.
- Experience with application lifecycle management and cross-dependencies with infrastructure lifecycle management, contract management, and Cloud as a Service.




- Enterprise Architecture Domains — 10%
- Knowledge and experience in Application Architecture, Technology Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Experience in developing Enterprise Architecture deliverables (e.g., models) and awareness of emerging I⁢ trends and directions.
- Experience leading shared platform design, documentation, and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of solutioning based on a composable and modular architecture approach and leveraging enterprise platforms.
- IT Strategy and Change Management — 10%
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and development, aligning strategic objectives with technology and resources.
- Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy, including systems, processes, and required data.
- Demonstrated transformation thinking and understanding of data interdependencies.
- Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision.
- Communications — 10%
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- A team player with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, including presentations, briefing notes, and conducting/facilitating meetings.

How to Apply
If you are interested and

your profile
matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to [email protected] by Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST . Mandatory Documents
- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- References (Mandatory)
- Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory) Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. WhatsApp Group For daily job updates, you can also join our WhatsApp group using the link below: Join our WhatsApp Group Additional Information This position is listed as Onsite , and the selected resource will be required to work 5 days per week onsite at the identified office

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