Senior Solutions Architect

Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division: Justice Technology Services

City: North Bay, Toronto

Language of Position(s): English

Job Term: 1 Temporary contract/assignment up to 12 months with possible extension

Job Code: 17162 - Systems Officer 6

Salary: $1,852.71 - $2,314.51 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Posting Status: Open

Job ID: 218320

Justice Technology Services (JTS) provides critical support to the justice sector—the largest sector within the OPS—supporting partners from the judiciary; municipal courts and private bar; regional and municipal government; corrections and emergency, policing and fire services. We provide I+IT services in partnership with the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of the Attorney General, including their respective Agencies, Boards and Commissions. We also support the Youth Justice Services Division of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and are one of eight I+IT clusters of the OPS.

This position is with the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) Solutions Branch supporting the Ministry's Court Services Division, Legal Services Division, Criminal Law Division, Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division, and its Agencies, Boards and Commissions. This branch oversees the implementation and management of technology solutions that support MAG's strategic objectives. MAG Solutions Branch is also responsible for Justice Cluster's Architecture strategy, serving as its architecture design authority, and leading the development of a cluster architecture strategy and technology road-map.

Do you want the challenge of participating in the design and development of business and corporate technology solutions using leading-edge methodologies and technologies? The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Justice Technology Solutions, is seeking an experienced professional to provide expertise in architecting and developing complex, multi-channel business solutions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• work with a range of people in business and IT to lead and facilitate the development of artefacts used to ensure that security and privacy risks are addressed and effectively managed, changes to business functions, processes, financials, people and organizational structure are optimized with information and technology to support the business strategy
• undertake architectural artefact development, architectural reviews and comprehensive assessments in support of the development of ministry or enterprise-wide architectures, reference models, systems development projects and/or I&IT support projects
• provide strategic and authoritative advice to support architecture, policy, procedures and program development
• provide architecture guidance and support to client ministries, I&IT project managers and solutions designers
• participate in enterprise-wide and cross jurisdictional architecture projects

How do I qualify?

Information Technology Knowledge:

You have:
• Architecture expertise across all architecture domains (application, technical, information, security, network), including architecture review, assessment, development, implementation and maintenance projects
• Knowledge of I&IT enterprise architecture (business, technology, applications, security and information) strategies, frameworks, policies, plans, current and emerging enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, mechanisms and techniques
• Demonstrated experience completing the design and implementation of a secure application architecture that was reviewed through the Architecture Review Process
• A knowledge of all architecture domains sufficient to evaluate and participate in the development of architecture standards, policies, guidelines and best practices ensuring compliance with cluster, ministry and OPS IT requirements and industry standards
• Expert knowledge of security, information privacy and risk management concepts to provide practical expertise, ensure integrity of IT business, technology, applications, security or information architecture models and ensure/monitor compliance
• Experience working with clients/project team to model information and information flows to determine confidentiality, integrity and availability to provide tailored security designs for complex, external facing applications
• Demonstrated experience designing security and information architectures to protect the integrity and security of highly sensitive personal information.
• Knowledge and experience in business and technical analysis, planning, processes, modeling, redesign and Threat Risk Assessments/Privacy Impact Assessments (TRA/PIA) to contribute architecture advice and expertise to projects, initiatives, and client solutions.
• Significant experience leading client sessions to gather information needed to accurately model business program services and create architecture artifacts required to successfully complete corporate gating.
• Experience in business modelling and creating business architecture artifacts for the Corporate Check Point process.

Communication, Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills:

You have:
• Presentation and oral communications skills (speak technical to non-technical people)
• Interpersonal skills and ability to present and illustrate recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to function in a team-oriented, goal-oriented, and customer-focused environment

Persuasion and Negotiation Skills:

You have:
• Strong persuasion, networking and negotiating skills to assist business and IT teams in assessing security and privacy in strategic planning, development of IT projects.
• Proven experience in conducting business analysis sessions with clients
• Proven ability to understand client requirements effectively and clearly in order to articulate and propose effective solutions

Project Management Skills:

You have:
• Knowledge of IT project management policies and methodologies to work on concurrent architecture projects
• Experience in prioritizing deliverables for architectural artifacts related to more than one project;
• Experience leading architecture teams and contractors working on specific architecture project activities

Additional Information

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 21 College St , 3rd Flr, Toronto, Toronto Region or 200 First Ave W , Suite 204, North Bay, North Region, Criminal Record Check (Fingerprint Based), Annual CRJMC, Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Local Police Databases Search, Social Networking Search

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 6

Category: Information Technology

Posted on: Friday, August 16, 2024

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

• T-SL-218320/24

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
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5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Usto provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, August 30, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .