Junior Technical Architect

at  Yorkville University

About Us:
We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in an environment where your voice matters and your ideas are always important.
If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.
Who we need:
Reporting to the Director, IT Architecture, the Junior Technical Architect is responsible for support on the IT Architecture team, including technical solutions design, integration specifications, feasibility assessments, proof of concepts and end-to-end documentation. As an Individual Contributor, this position shares junior level knowledge and experience with team members by implementing initiatives and projects; assists with the review of processes, programs, policies and services; identifies ways to improve the student and/or employee experience; supports the management with strategies and objectives; and collaborates with internal key stakeholders, in alignment with our corporate strategic imperatives. This individual will work with other team members, most specifically our current technical architect, and acts as an advisor to management in design and technical feasiblity for projects. Participates in ensuring a working environment where all team members can be their best selves, grow and thrive, to support our corporate mission of championing student success.

What you will do:

• Providing knowledge on systems integrations and custom development, to support the corporate strategic imperatives.
• With the support of the senior team members and leadership, leading ad-hoc, small & medium projects within the IT Architecture team.
• Participating in the review of data, policies, procedures, programs, technologies and resources, and implementation of updates, in accordance with the teams DevOps practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional colleagues in development of new integrations, enhancing existing integrations and technical design of custom functionality to support strategic imperatives.
• Writing new and/or gathering and enhancing existing documentation on all build activities (requirements, technical design, process and data flow, test cases, etc).
• Knowledge sharing with other staff within the IT Architecture team.
• Acting as a technical feasibility advisor to management.
• Contributing to a positive corporate culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.
• Upholding the integrity of accessible design and data governance, and complies with Acessible Canada Act (ACA) and applicable data privacy legislation.

What you bring:

• 2+ years of experience in information technology, including experience with technical support, infrastructure and technical project management.
• Bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, in a related discipline (or international equivalent).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Visio, Aure DevOps (ADO).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience in technical and solutions architecture, applications and infrastructure, integration systems and platforms, and application programming interfaces (API’s), including but not limited to, current applicable legislation and compliance requirements, supporting with strategies for short-term goals; sharing of best practices to optimize the student and/or employee experience, in support of the corporate strategic imperatives.
• Experience working in highly dynamic and fast paced settings and/or organizations.
• Strong collaborator, business acumen and an ability to work in a complex environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and networking skills, with experience preparing and facilitating presentations; advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).

What’s in it for you:

We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.

• Health Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Salary
• Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
• Incentives and rewards
• Career growth
• Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville University:

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

Join us:
We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (’AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661

• Providing knowledge on systems integrations and custom development, to support the corporate strategic imperatives.
• With the support of the senior team members and leadership, leading ad-hoc, small & medium projects within the IT Architecture team.
• Participating in the review of data, policies, procedures, programs, technologies and resources, and implementation of updates, in accordance with the teams DevOps practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional colleagues in development of new integrations, enhancing existing integrations and technical design of custom functionality to support strategic imperatives.
• Writing new and/or gathering and enhancing existing documentation on all build activities (requirements, technical design, process and data flow, test cases, etc).
• Knowledge sharing with other staff within the IT Architecture team.
• Acting as a technical feasibility advisor to management.
• Contributing to a positive corporate culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.
• Upholding the integrity of accessible design and data governance, and complies with Acessible Canada Act (ACA) and applicable data privacy legislation