Enterprise Architect - Communications Distribution Designer

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The House of Commons’ Digital Services and Real Property is currently looking to staff the Communications Distribution Designer (Enterprise Architect) position.  

Digital Services and Real Property operate in a product-centric environment. As the Communications Distribution Designer you provide advice and guidance on the best practices for cabling and network infrastructure design, cable management, security for computer networks, internet telephony, optical networks, and wireless networks. This role is vital in researching and evaluating new concepts, approaches and technologies. You will provide enterprise-wide recommendations for  enhancements to new buildings, heritage buildings and system projects.

In addition, this role collaborates closely with stakeholders during the envisioning, planning and execution stages of various projects providing input on the development of project goals, constraints, and requirements, with a lens from the Communications Distribution Design to ensure projects comply with House of Commons policies and industry standards. 

Top Reasons to Join the Technology Programs or Network Services Team 

As part of Digital Services and Real Property, you are part of a dedicated collaborative team of professionals who provide expertise in Network Infrastructure and Architecture for new builds, renovations and system enhancements or changes contributing to the renovation of heritage sites. 

• Training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek 
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum) 

Education: 

• A post secondary degree or diploma in related field or an acceptable combination of education and or relevant experience and training;
• Hold a professional Bicsi certification Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure cabling design for new buildings and or renovations to enhance and or replace systems; 
• Experience in gathering business requirements, reviewing, and analysing data, developing, and conceptualizing designs, contributing to Request for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Statements of Work (SOW); 
• Experience in providing professional advice and technical expertise to senior and executive level stakeholders, vendors, and external business partners and collaborators; 
• Knowledge of principles and methodologies associated with architecture and design in : 
  • architecture compliance review; 
  • IM/IT strategic roadmap development; 
  • IT capacity management;  
  • IT disaster recovery;  
  • system architecture and design;  
  • system quality assurance;  
  • business and system requirements analysis;  
  • technical documentation; 
• Knowledge and skills in such areas as: enterprise design, estimation and project management, financial management; IT procurement; risk assessment; and  lifecycle management; 
• Experience with the review, interpretation, and implementation of: IM/IT Policy, IM/IT Blueprints, Information Technology Strategy, Information Sharing Agreements, as well as managing and tracking of major corporate IM/IT initiatives; 
• Knowledge of Bici Communications Distribution Designer theories, principles, practices, and methodologies to plan and manage the implementation of the cabling for building renovations and or new systems implementations. 

Assets: 

• Maintains knowledge of current products and evolving technologies relevant to communications such as  DHCP; DNS; Load Balancers.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected]. 

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBB. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.  

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis. 

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Priority may be given to applicants who apply early and to employees working for the House of Commons Administration. 

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