Do you have 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment? Do you have experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist for a 6 month contract in Toronto.
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This is a hybrid role.
Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry.
• Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote
From October 20, 2025, the candidate is required to work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day from home
From January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week fully
• Potential for extension
Responsibilities
• Lead and contribute to the development of ODP’s technology strategy in alignment with enterprise strategy and architecture
• Lead the development of strategy execution plans and ODP roadmap
• Lead and contribute to the development of ODP development and operational processes
• Evangelize strategy and implementation plans with various stakeholders to secure buy-in
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Stewardship to ensure strategic and execution alignment and support
• Partner with various IT clusters and ministries to support the alignment to ODP
• Lead and contribute to the creation of strategic and tactical executive communication and general collateral
• Contribute to enterprise and solution architecture, management and financial artifacts
• Actively lead and participate in program and project management of various ODP initiatives
• Lead the creation and execution of RFP’s, RFS’s to support the capability growth of ODP
Qualifications
Must have
• 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies
• Experience with Azure and Databricks as well as AI technologies
General Skills
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources
• Ability to define business capabilities and processes
• Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data.
• Demonstrated Transformation thinking, and understanding of data interdependencies • Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations
• Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Desirable Skills:
• Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations and briefing notes and conducting / facilitating meetings
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management
Summary
If you are interested in the Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Do you have 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment? Do you have experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist for a 6 month contract in Toronto.
This is a hybrid role.
Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry.
• Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote
From October 20, 2025, the candidate is required to work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day from home
From January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week fully
• Potential for extension
Responsibilities
• Lead and contribute to the development of ODP’s technology strategy in alignment with enterprise strategy and architecture
• Lead the development of strategy execution plans and ODP roadmap
• Lead and contribute to the development of ODP development and operational processes
• Evangelize strategy and implementation plans with various stakeholders to secure buy-in
...
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Stewardship to ensure strategic and execution alignment and support
• Partner with various IT clusters and ministries to support the alignment to ODP
• Lead and contribute to the creation of strategic and tactical executive communication and general collateral
• Contribute to enterprise and solution architecture, management and financial artifacts
• Actively lead and participate in program and project management of various ODP initiatives
• Lead the creation and execution of RFP’s, RFS’s to support the capability growth of ODP
Qualifications
Must have
• 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies
• Experience with Azure and Databricks as well as AI technologies
General Skills
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture
• Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources
• Ability to define business capabilities and processes
• Experience providing direction on operationalizing business strategy including systems, processes and required data.
• Demonstrated Transformation thinking, and understanding of data interdependencies • Experience identifying technology risks and mitigations
• Experience developing IT strategy aligned with business vision
• Ability to streamline application landscape for optional performance, decommission redundancy and reduce cost
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Desirable Skills:
• Experience in Stakeholder Engagement including presentations and briefing notes and conducting / facilitating meetings
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management
Summary
If you are interested in the Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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