Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect
Location: Fredericton, NB (Remote)
Duration: 2 years

Job Description:
The Client is seeking the services of a Senior Enterprise Architect (EA3) to lead enterprise design and implementation for initiatives related to the consolidation of the Clinical Information Solution (CIS).

The Enterprise Architect for the provincially consolidated CIS is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the overall enterprise architecture of the healthcare organization s CIS platform. They will ensure that the system integrates seamlessly with other healthcare technologies, complies with industry standards, and supports organizational goals. This role involves strategic planning, system optimization, and the implementation of scalable solutions that enhance the performance, security, and usability of the CIS. The architect collaborates not only with IT teams, but is a critical partner to the business stakeholders, and healthcare professionals to ensure the platform meets clinical, administrative, and regulatory requirements.

The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for working with the Project team to support and/or lead:

1. Solution Design and Architecture:

• System Architecture Development: Create and document the overall architecture of the clinical information solution, ensuring it aligns with the project s technical requirements and business objectives.
• Integration Planning: Design how the CIS will integrate with existing systems, such as electronic health records (EHRs), laboratory systems, and other government health information systems.
• Scalability and Performance: Ensure the system is scalable to accommodate future growth and perform efficiently under the expected load.

1. Technical Leadership:

• Guidance and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the implementation teams, including defining architecture principles, technical standards, and best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare professionals, and IT teams, to ensure the technical aspects of the solution meet the needs of all parties.
• Quality Assurance: Work with quality assurance teams to develop testing strategies and ensure the system meets functional and non-functional requirements.

1. Compliance and Security:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the solution complies with healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., PHIPPA, RTIPPA), as well as provincial and federal data protection laws.
• Security Architecture: Develop and implement security protocols to protect sensitive health data, including encryption, access controls, and secure data transmission.

1. Business Architecture:

• Business IT Alignment: Develop and maintain a business architecture model that aligns business strategy with digital advancements, ensuring that technology solutions support the organization s goals.
• Process Optimization: Analyze and optimize business processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and ensuring seamless integration across departments.
• Capability Mapping: Define and document key business capabilities, ensuring clear connections between strategic goals, resources, and IT solutions.

Mandatory experience:

• A University degree in Computer Science or Information Technology is preferred but an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of IM/IT experience.
• A minimum of eight (8) or more years of demonstrated experience as a lead Technical/Solution Architect on medium to large system development or COTS implementation projects. The referenced experience must have been obtained in the last ten (10) years.
• Resource must be able to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Submitted resumes must be 5 pages max, focus on the Scored Requirements (section 4) and Deliverables (section 11).
• Limit vendor submission to 2 per vendor.

Skill matrix: No. Requirement Required Experience 1 Demonstrated capability of leading team of specialists in large or complex enterprise implementations. Describe role and responsibility. 8 years 2 Demonstrated experience with architectural design and implementation of large healthcare solutions. Describe role and responsibility. 8 years 3 Demonstrated experience in the development of technical deliverables identified under Section 11. Describe role and responsibilities. 5 years 4 Proven experience collaborating with multi-vendor teams on cross-organizational projects and implementations. 5 years 5 Demonstrated experience in transformational projects that require net new business and architectural perspective Yes 6 Demonstrated experience working within New Brunswick's healthcare environment showcasing a strong understanding of the local landscape. Yes 7 Verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills in French and English is strongly preferred. Yes