Bilingual Enterprise Data Architect

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SecretAbout CMHCThe work you do and the work we do together matters.
We come to work every day with a common purpose:
to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements.
We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done.
We have flexibility in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role.
Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.What's in it for youAnnual paid vacation.Annual individual performance incentive.Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.An inclusive workplace culture and environment.About the roleJoin the Enterprise Architecture and Advanced Analytics team, in the role of Bilingual Enterprise Data Architect.
As the data architecture subject matter expert, you will bring your understanding of data governance and data structures to help the organization identify when it is required to build elastic models.
In this role, you will also be responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of CMHC's data solutions.
You will be responsible for the development, evolution, documentation and publication of the architecture, application development and commercial off-the-shelf related elements of CMHC's Applications and Platforms.What you'll do:
Lead the evaluation, design and analysis for the implementation of solutions across a group of specific business applications or technologies, based on enterprise business strategies, business capabilities, business requirements and enterprise standards.Develop models and documentation of architecture while designing, overseeing and approving the development of solutions and use of different platforms within CMHC.Provide insight, guidance and decisions to third-party vendors, external firms and CMHC business lines (directors) on making decisions with regards to the technical direction of CMHC (including how to proceed with the EA Target State architecture).Track the company application portfolio and assist project teams to shape architectures consistent with platforms, roadmaps and standards for architect and design.Resolve technical issues, providing technical support and quality control throughout all stages of systems architecture projects.Translate business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives, and document all solution architecture design and analysis work.Research, gather, document and disseminate cloud best practices for governance and use of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.Match business needs with cloud solutions based on requirements to maximize the business value.What you should have:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems or a related field.A minimum of seven (7) years' experience defining governance for data architects, with a strong understanding of data governance and data structures.Demonstrated experience producing and editing high-quality technical documentation in the form of diagrams and documents for a variety of audiences (technical and non-technical).Demonstrated experience designing & integrating business processes and software.Demonstrated experience and skills in working with various computer applications and software (e.g., MS Office, Visio, MS Project as well as software and tools related to one of EA domain(s) of expertise).An ability to analyze and decide on solutions for enterprise-level software and infrastructure that fit into an overall architecture.Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage several ongoing and competing tasks and/or projects.
An ability to build and manage effective working relationships with peers, and internal and external stakeholders.It would be great if you also had:
A professional designation or certificates related to domains of Cloud, Technology, Application Development, Network, Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) as well as security (For example, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), RCDA).Experience with Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers.Experience with data governance and management cloud platforms (SAAS or PAAS).Posting closing date:
Note, the competition will remain active until filled.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionWe're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.
We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort.
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If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot.
We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!
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