Senior/Principal Enterprise Architect – Level 18, Level 19

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Engage business and technology stakeholders to develop and evolve enterprise strategies, digital roadmaps, and target architectures .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$96,557 - CA$149,341 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage business and technology stakeholders to develop and evolve enterprise strategies, digital roadmaps, and target architectures
Develop architecture guidance, principles, standards, and recommendations for business and technology initiatives
Collaborate across business, application, data, integration, infrastructure, and platform teams on outcome-focused architecture decisions
Provide architectural leadership through governance processes, forums, and decision-making activities
Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across business and technology functions
Coach and mentor architecture practitioners and contribute to architecture practices and standards
Apply business architecture concepts, capabilities, and enterprise architecture disciplines to strategic planning and solution design
Provide architecture leadership across strategic initiatives and support enterprise governance processes
Influence technology and platform decisions and collaborate with stakeholders to advance digital transformation
Level 19: lead enterprise business architecture strategy, governance, and transformation direction
Level 19: define, govern, and continuously improve enterprise architecture practices and frameworks
Level 19: influence enterprise-wide strategic, investment, and transformation decisions with senior executives
Level 19: identify, prioritize, and drive enterprise transformation opportunities and business capability evolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or another field relevant to Enterprise Architecture
Minimum 7 years of enterprise architecture experience for Level 18 or 10 years of enterprise and/or business architecture experience for Level 19
Experience developing architecture strategies, roadmaps, architecture designs, and technology direction
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture concepts, business architecture, business capabilities, platform strategy, SaaS ecosystems, APIs, integration patterns, and modern technology delivery practices
Ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels
Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and execute operationally
Strong communication, facilitation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of architecture governance, architecture principles, and enterprise planning processes
Level 19: experience defining or governing enterprise architecture and/or business architecture frameworks
Level 19: experience influencing senior leadership and facilitating strategic decision-making across organizational boundaries
Level 19: experience stewarding enterprise business capability models, operating models, or transformation frameworks
Candidates must be able to work legally in Canada at the time of application; preference given to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
Must meet requisite government security screening requirements
Experience with ServiceNow, Salesforce, and modern SaaS-based ERPs is an asset
Knowledge and experience with Generative AI / AI solutions and applications is an asset
Bilingual English and French is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Work-life balance
Hybrid work options
3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
Corporate closure period
Summer early Fridays
No meeting Fridays
Continuous learning opportunities
Training programs
Workshops
Language training
Inclusive workplace and employment equity
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Social responsibility programs
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates