Enterprise Architect - Software and Platforms Architecture

Position Title:

Enterprise Architect, Software and Platforms Architecture (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-10-08 11:59 PM

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Technology and Infrastructures (T&I) is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work.  We make connections; between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly-regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we’re transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force. T&I is the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role

We are looking for highly skilled and organized Enterprise Architect with deep subject matter expertise in Enterprise Software and Platform Architecture for our downtown Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal Office location.

Reporting to the Director of Software and Platform Architecture, you will be responsible for establishing an unified technological vision by understanding business processes and translating business requirements into technical solutions that deliver business value.

As part of the Architecture and Strategic Development (ASD) Department you will leave your mark by driving the shift from IT-centric to business-centric enterprise architecture.

You will enjoy innovative work in a creative and dynamic work environment, working with leading technologies and opportunities for continued professional development.  

How will you make an impact?

As the Enterprise Architect, you will:

• Define and promote  a common vision of Enterprise Architecture  and establish clear direction on roles, responsibilities and priorities with stakeholders.
• Lead the evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice and drive the shift from IT-centric to business-centric enterprise architecture.
• Define the strategy to connect EA with data governance,risk management, information security to monitor its implementation and effectiveness.
• Participate in designing, documenting and communicating the current and target state architectures for major initiatives and other vendor-driven system replacements.
• Document the High Level Architecture that outlines the structure, components, and relationships between business processes, data, applications and technology infrastructure.
• Ensure that enterprise investments align with business goals and objectives.
• Ensure that architectural decisions align with organizational policies, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Help establish and enforce architecture governance processes and standards.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and evaluating their potential for the organization.
• Coach and mentor other architects, product owners/managers and business stakeholders to instill architectural thinking.
• Build and maintain relationships with business and  technology stakeholders.

Perks you can look forward to:

• 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 your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

What you bring to our team

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business (or related experience).
• Five or more years of enterprise 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 business ecosystems such as SaaS, 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 various operating models such as project-centric and product-centric.
• Effective leadership skills with strong soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

Desired Skills

• Organizationally savvy, with situational and contextual intelligence of the political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate obstacles and politics.
• Balances the long-term (“big picture”) and short-term implications of individual decisions and organization goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with remote teams.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time