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Applications Architect - Intermediate

Toronto, ON
CA$79 - CA$92/hourly
Mid Level
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About the role

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

Workspace

On-Site

Start Date

2026-04-20

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE NOW CLOSED

Job Type

Client

Justice Technology Services

Hourly Wage

79-92

End Date

2026-10-29

Job Description

NOTE:

This position is currently listed as "Onsite", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified.

VOR:
The VOR Master Service Agreement expires on April 5, 2027, and includes a six (6)-month survival clause, allowing the Statement of Work (SOW) to continue, if operationally required, until October 5, 2027. Extension(s) are only allowed using unused days and/or funds remaining on the contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. JTS may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2027, in accordance with the survival clause.

The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.

Scope:

  • Support the integrity of the business applications, architectures, and ensure that development is to standard, documentation is compliant and performing application design

  • Provide leadership on Enterprise Architecture artifact needs and support to the business and other team members

Deliverables:

  • Draft solution design and detailed technical solution design for applications built using packaged products on cloud.

  • Develop architecture artifacts for enterprise-level architecture checkpoints and gating (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture Document)

  • Produce visual depiction of use cases and process flows; ensure alignment with the program area and associated business architecture, as well as traceability to solution logical and physical architectures. Create, review, provide input and support of Enterprise Architecture artifacts for ARB as required.

  • Logical/Physical Data Model, Data Dictionary and CRUD Matrix documentation

  • Document the standard communication protocol and interfaces for external partners.

  • Develop onboarding documents

  • Assist with system and user interface design and modifications (data & screen) as required.

  • Lead the cloud security assessment effort and mitigation plans for any identified security risks.

  • Review privacy and security related reports to ensure privacy and security considerations and concerns are addressed in the architecture artifacts; Establish traceability matrix to monitor output.

  • Review all test scenarios to ensure the requirements are met; establish traceability matrix to monitor output.

  • Assist in metadata/test data creation and maintenance, and prepare data packages for implementation by the Database Administrator

  • Ensure alignment and adherence to Ministry processes and standards.

  • Support the testing team during system and UAT testing.

  • Participate in knowledge Transfer

  • Skills

  • Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Experience with leading information technology (IT) architecture, enterprise architecture frameworks, strategies and methodologies within a variety of domains such as Business, Technology, Application, and/or Security.

  • Experience with planning, design, delivery and implementation of architecture solutions for large scale, complex, multi-year I&IT projects required to meet the critical business requirements of our ministry client(s) impacting external stakeholders.

  • Experience leading project’s Gating and enterprise level Architecture Review Board activities for different stage of the project and getting the necessary approval.

  • Knowledge of Solution design and Business Analysis experience at the specified level in large IT organizations

Mandatory Requirements:

  • At least 10 years of experience

  • Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications.

  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

  • Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.

  • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

  • Experience with enterprise level Architecture Standards and artifacts (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture Document).

  • Experience in using technical solution design and prototyping tools to assist in JAD and design sessions with stakeholders

Criteria Ratings
Criteria 1 Technical Experience / Skills
Criteria 1 Points 40 points
Criteria 1 Details

  • Experience in technical and functional design and architecture, especially for applications on Cloud and SaaS, experience with cloud technologies.

  • Experience leading technical teams to ensure solution design adherence for all phases and aspects of a large-scale integrated projects.

  • Deep understanding of application architecture patterns (e.g., layered, microservices, event-driven)

  • Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful and Web Services APIs

  • Strong knowledge of integration patterns and tools

  • Strong grasp of enterprise security principles and application security best practices. Knowledge of leading industry and enterprise-level best practices and standards in architecture, software and systems engineering, design and development tools and techniques, and software lifecycle methodologies.

  • Knowledge of enterprise IT strategy development, business process modelling, data modelling, and/or information management, business analysis, design and process re-engineering.

Criteria 2 Architecture Knowledge / Experience
Criteria 2 Points 35 points
Criteria 2 Details

  • Experience in the development of business, solution and information architectures and the use of architecture modeling tools such as Power Designer and Enterprise Architect.

  • Experience developing architecture artifacts for enterprise-level architecture checkpoints and gating (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture Document)

  • Experience in the use of business architecture and modeling software such as Power Designer, Enterprise Architecture.

  • Demonstrated experience in solution design and architecture.

  • Experience planning and coordinating all phases of complex architecture for systems supporting both internal/external clients and stakeholders.

  • Experience with reviewing privacy and security related assessment reports to ensure privacy and security considerations and concerns are addressed in the architecture artifacts; Establish traceability matrix to monitor findings.

Criteria 3 Communication skills
Criteria 3 Points 20 points
Criteria 3 Details

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives, business leaders, and product owners.

  • Proficient in creating and presenting architecture documentation,

  • Skilled at articulating technical rationale behind architecture choices to development teams, security teams, and infrastructure personnel.

  • Ability to lead and facilitate architecture review boards, design sessions, and technical workshops.

  • Strong technical writing skills for authoring architecture specs, design patterns, integration guides, and governance policies.

Criteria 4 Public Sector Experience
Criteria 4 Points 5 points
Criteria 4 Details

  • Demonstrated experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service would be an asset

Knowledge Transfer
Knowledge to be Transferred:

  • All documentation relating to Architecture, detailed system design, program specifications, all modifications and enhancements, and supporting documents.

Knowledge to be Transferred to:

  • Project Manager/Team Members

Details of Transfer:
(how transfer will occur)

  • 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc

  • Supplier Comments

Req Closing Date/Time 2026-05-22, 4:30 p.m.
Maximum Number of Submissions - 1 (one)

Assignment Type -

  • Onsite: This position is listed as "Onsite"; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager’s requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

MUST HAVES:

At least 10 years of experience

  • Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with enterprise level Architecture Standards and artifacts (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture Document).
  • Experience in using technical solution design and prototyping tools to assist in JAD and design sessions with stakeholders

MUST HAVES

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