
Data Architect/Modeller - Senior
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 186 Days Contract + Possible ExtensionExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Mandatory Skills (50%):
- Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
- 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
- Data architecture/data modeler skills will build upon a Conceptual Data Model which is technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:
- Continue 'data prototyping' to proof CDM recommendation
- Develop a fully Attributed Conceptual Data Model (CDM) or Logical Data Model depending on IT solution strategy that is approved.
- 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 0 (AGP0) during summer 2025 and then AGP1 during fall/winter
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Data architecture/data modeler skills will build upon a Conceptual Data Model which is technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:
- Continue 'data prototyping' to proof CDM recommendation
- Develop a fully Attributed Conceptual Data Model (CDM) or Logical Data Model depending on IT solution strategy that is approved.
- 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 0 (AGP0) during summer 2025 and then AGP1 during fall/winter