Enterprise Data Architect

at  Town of Oakville

JOB DETAILS:

Permanent Full Time
Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on November 29, 2024.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, with a focus on enterprise-wide data management from a business standpoint. Cloud solutions and cloud architecture experience is required.
• Certificate in relevant disciples such as Certified Data Management Professional, The open Group Architecture Framework or other relevant cloud architecture, design certifications would be considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of data management principles, data governance frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data integration, data quality, and master data management concepts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners.
  DATED: November 4, 2024
  This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

• Design, maintain and oversee the development and implementation of conceptual, logical and physical data models for the entire organization, ensuring consistency and standardization across different divisions, departments and commissions based on best practices and complying with legal and regulatory standards (e.g. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
• Collaborate closely with key partners and business areas to assess business needs and data requirements, identifying data sources, types of data needed and how the data will be used. Translates data requirements into technical specifications for data architecture.
• Oversees the integration of master data management (MDM) frameworks to centralize key data elements; manages the integration of MDM systems to ensure a single source of truth.
• Creates inventory of significant data and information initiatives in the organization; assesses opportunities for alignment and functionality as well as areas of redundancy. Drives innovation and continuous improvement in how data is used and managed at the Town of Oakville
• Provides technical expertise to leadership and the organization’s data stewards, including data conceptualization, project planning and post-implementation best practice.
• Ensures the town’s data architecture supports strong data governance practices, including data quality, security, compliance and proper data usage.
• Assists in development of principles, policies, standards and procedures that dictate how data is managed throughout its lifecycle at the Town of Oakville.
• Designs data models and structures the enforce governance rules, such as standardized data formats, consistent naming conventions and proper relationships between data entities.
• Drive continuous improvement in data architecture methodologies and processes.