RQ11266 - Data Architect/Modeller - Senior

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Skills (50%):

• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  


• Defines, identifies and describes information architectural requirements with clients, and obtains I&IT management approval.
  


• Ability to complete complex information architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects, to support new and changed enterprise priorities and initiatives, and client clusters’ and their clients’ information architecture and/or business needs.
  


• Experience with at least two different platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, languages and communications protocols
  


• Knowledge of performance considerations for different database designs in different environments
  


• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
  


• Experience in systems analysis and design in large or medium systems environments
  


• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools for the development and documentation of data architectures and detailed data models
  


• Experience in the use of data modelling methods and tools (e.g. ERWIN, VISIO, PowerDesigner) including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries
  


• Knowledge and experience in the use of information retrieval packages Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
  


• Experience in monitoring and enforcing data modelling/normalization standards
  


• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
  


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
  


• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  


• Resource will build upon the Conceptual and Logical Data Models which are technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:
  

• Continue ‘data prototyping’ to proof CDM recommendation
  


• Refine the Logical Data Model as required.
  


• Support MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
  


• Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
  


• Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 1 (AGP1) in spring 2027
  

Desirable Skills (30%):

• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  


• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
  


• Experience with middleware and gateways
  


• Experience in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism
  


• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
  


• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  


• Experience creating detailed data standards to enable integration with other systems
  


• Experience reviewing conceptual, logical and physical data models for quality and adherence to standards Knowledge and understanding of dimensional and relational data models
  


• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  

Communication & Soft Skills (15%)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (clear & concise. Presentation skills to present information and findings, options and recommendations to clients, project/technical team members and management audiences
  


• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with clients, project team members, and management
  


•  Self-motivated leader with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration skills to jointly work towards project common goals/deliverables by proactively sharing status, raising risks/issues and effort estimates
  


• Persistent attention to detail
  


• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tight deadlines
  


• Project rescue/project triage experience is an asset
  

Public Sector Experience (5%):

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations
  


• Demonstrated experience in Ontario Design System https://designsystem.ontario.ca/
  


• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
  

Must Have: 

• Resource will build upon the Conceptual and Logical Data Models which are technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:
  


• Continue ‘data prototyping’ to proof CDM recommendation
  


• Refine the Logical Data Model as required.
  


• Support MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
  


• Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
  


• Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 1 (AGP1) in spring 2027