Digital Solutions Architect
About The Position
Reporting to the Director, Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence & Information Security, the Digital Enterprise Architect is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and evolution of enterprise technology architecture across all Scarborough Health Network (SHN) sites. This role ensures that digital solutions are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned with clinical, operational, and organizational priorities. The Digital Enterprise Architect will lead the translation of business and clinical requirements into technical architecture, supporting high-quality patient care, system integration, and long-term digital transformation. The role provides leadership in enterprise architecture, infrastructure strategy, digital health innovation, and governance while ensuring compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, relationship management, and the ability to work collaboratively across a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.
Requirements
- University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Informatics, or related field; Master’s degree considered an asset
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in IT, digital solutions architecture, or enterprise architecture roles
- Experience working within a complex, multi-stakeholder, or healthcare environment preferred
- Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-scale architecture and integrating complex systems across multiple platforms
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing (e.g., Azure), infrastructure architecture, system integration, and application lifecycle management
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, privacy legislation, and interoperability standards (e.g., PHIPA, PIPEDA, Ontario Health frameworks)
- Experience with IT governance frameworks, architecture review processes, and service management practices (e.g., ITIL)
- Proven ability to lead technical design, influence decision-making, and collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and support large-scale transformation initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Experience with digital health technologies, AI-enabled solutions, or emerging technologies considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for enterprise architecture across applications, infrastructure, data, and integration domains
- Design and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and solution blueprints aligned with SHN strategic priorities
- Lead the development of solution architectures for clinical and corporate systems (e.g., EHR/EMR, ERP, cloud and digital platforms)
- Partner with clinical, operational, and corporate stakeholders to assess needs and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Design and oversee integration architecture and data flows to enable interoperability across internal systems and external provincial partners
- Guide infrastructure design including cloud (e.g., Azure), on-premise, and hybrid environments to ensure performance, scalability, and security
- Support digital health and innovation initiatives including AI-enabled tools, patient engagement platforms, and remote monitoring solutions
- Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PHIPA, PIPEDA) through architecture design and governance processes
- Participate in and support governance structures including Architecture Review Board (ARB), Change Advisory Board (CAB), and project intake processes
- Develop and maintain architecture standards, policies, and documentation to support consistent and sustainable solution delivery
- Lead or support vendor evaluations, RFP processes, and technical assessments
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, including cybersecurity, privacy, system performance, and integration challenges
- Collaborate with external partners including vendors, consultants, Ontario Health, and other healthcare organizations to support interoperability and alignment with provincial initiatives
- Develop and monitor architecture-related metrics, standards compliance, and solution performance outcomes
- Provide expert advice and technical guidance to leadership, project teams, and stakeholders on architecture and digital solutions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and reduction of technical debt across the organization
- Foster strong working relationships and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive team environment aligned with SHN values
- Participate in organizational projects, committees, and strategic initiatives
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid holidays
- Professional development
- Learning and development program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount programs
- Wellness programs
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
