Business Architect

BDO•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$77,000 - CA$112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO Canada is looking for a replacement Business Architect to join our I&C Operations Team. This role will partner with senior stakeholders to define business capabilities, value streams, and target operating models across departments including client service, finance, HR, and operations. The Business Architect will model current and future state processes to drive system alignment and operational improvement, and collaborate with solution architects, product owners, and technical teams to ensure platforms are designed with business outcomes in mind. The role involves developing business architecture artifacts such as capability maps, integration models, process flows, and business requirements, and providing insight and recommendations on system integration, automation, and data flow improvements. Additionally, the Business Architect will facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews, support program planning, and contribute to the development of integrated business and technology roadmap strategies while researching emerging technologies and competitor practices. The role also includes contributing to governance processes related to enterprise systems and architectural standards, and promoting a shared understanding of business goals to foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, business architecture, or solution design within a complex or enterprise setting.
Strong knowledge of CRM, ERP, and financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, iFirm, QuickBooks), as well as ITSM platforms like ServiceNow.
Proficient in business capability design, operating model definition, and process modelling (including BPMN).
Demonstrated experience in process optimization and digital transformation.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decision-making.
Adept at navigating both business and technical environments, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK) is highly desirable.
Certifications in Business Architecture, Business Analysis, or Project Management considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior stakeholders to define business capabilities, value streams, and target operating models across departments including client service, finance, HR, and operations.
Model current and future state processes to drive system alignment and operational improvement.
Collaborate with solution architects, product owners, and technical teams to ensure platforms are designed with business outcomes in mind.
Develop business architecture artifacts such as capability maps, integration models, process flows, and business requirements.
Provide insight and recommendations on system integration, automation, and data flow improvements.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews to support requirements gathering and design consensus.
Support program planning through initiative prioritization, benefits realization, and requirements traceability.
Support development of integrated business and technology roadmap strategies while researching/understanding emerging technologies and competitor practices.
Contribute to governance processes related to enterprise systems and architectural standards.
Promote a shared understanding of business goals and foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.