About the role

Enterprise Architect modernizing CBC/Radio-Canada’s public-service media production systems. Shaping software-centric architecture, governance and technology strategy across Montreal, Toronto or Ottawa.

Responsibilities

Establish a unified technological vision by understanding media production processes and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Define and promote a common Enterprise Architecture vision and clarify roles, responsibilities and priorities with stakeholders.
Lead the evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice and the shift from hardware-centric to software-centric media production architecture.
Define the strategy connecting production systems with data governance, risk management and information security, and monitor implementation and effectiveness.
Design, document and communicate current and target-state architectures for major initiatives and vendor-driven system replacements.
Document high-level architecture covering business processes, data, applications and technology infrastructure.
Ensure enterprise investments align with business goals and objectives.
Ensure architectural decisions align with organizational policies, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Establish and enforce architecture governance processes and standards.
Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for the organization.
Coach and mentor architects, product owners/managers and business stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with business and technology stakeholders.
Report to the Director of Media Systems Architecture.

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or computer science.
Professional Engineer designation is an asset.
Five or more years of enterprise or systems architecture and/or business experience in strategic and operations planning.
Ten or more years of experience in solution or technical architecture and application development.
Knowledge of production systems ecosystems such as Playout, editing systems, Cloud Platforms, On-prem and hybrid solutions.
Understanding of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools, related graphical models and frameworks.
Understanding of project-centric and product-centric operating models.
Effective leadership skills with teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
Organizational and situational intelligence to navigate enterprise obstacles and politics.
Ability to balance long-term and short-term implications of decisions and organizational goals.
Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work with remote teams.
Bilingualism in English and French is required.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check; other background checks may apply.

Four weeks of vacation per year.
Work from home opportunities.
Competitive total rewards package.
Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development, including access to e-learning services, customized courses and certification opportunities.
Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
A creative and dynamic work environment, where ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
A supportive management team committed to diversity and inclusivity.