Director, Enterprise Architecture

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of Making Canada and the world better through trade.

Why EDC?

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Fridays & no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.

Director of Enterprise Architecture

Overview: Join our Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group, established in 2023, to empower our customers and colleagues with secure and reliable digital experiences. Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO), youll drive our digital transformation by crafting and executing a comprehensive architectural vision aligned with our long-term business objectives.

As the strategic architect of our digital landscape, youll integrate cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to future-proof our business. Youll shape and communicate a clear architectural roadmap that enables scalability, agility, and efficiency across the organization. This role requires strong interpersonal, influencing, and strategic thinking skills to anticipate industry trends and translate them into growth opportunities.

In summary, the Director of Enterprise Architecture is a strategic partner in steering our organization towards a digitally empowered future, ensuring enterprise architecture is a cornerstone of our competitive strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the digital roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Guide technology investment decisions and ensure business-IT alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate needs into the digital roadmap.
• Lead the enterprise architecture team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure architectural consistency.
• Monitor emerging technology trends and assess their impact.

Screening Criteria:

• Masters or bachelors degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, or operations in a multi-tier environment
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership and change management experience.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics.
• Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks.
• Understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at enterprise level.
• Understanding of existing, new, and emerging technologies, such as generative AI and its applications.
• Knowledge of all components of EA, business and IT principles, and processes and tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strategic leader and builder of both vision and bridges, and able to energize the appropriate teams in the organization.
• Ability to lead and motivate the other architects and other technology teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).

Compensation Details:

• Salaries typically range from $127,380 to $169,838 annually, based on qualifications and experiences.

Location:

• Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
• This role may be performed from EDCs headquarters in Ottawa, or from the Community Hub in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, or Laval.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Please see job description on our careers page for further details.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $127,380.00-$169,838.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Language training provided
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brossard, QC