Full-time Solution Architect, Student Information Systems

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Department:

R3 Technical Team

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$51.95-$60.02-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

November 16, 2026

Length of Contract:

N/A

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

October 24, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

The incumbent is a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that meet the specific needs of the College’s new Student Information System (SIS). They work closely with business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements while supporting long-term organizational goals.

The incumbent may be involved in a wide range of activities, including analyzing business requirements, selecting appropriate technologies, creating technical design documents, and overseeing the implementation of the solution into scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions. This may include determining the best approach to developing and managing complex automated solutions and processes within the new SIS.

The Solution Architect is responsible for the overall design and architecture of the solution. They must have an intimate understanding of the business requirements, the technology landscape, and the various stakeholders involved. The incumbent must be able to provide guidance and help bridge the gap between business and technology. They must also be able to work with all layers of the organization, from the executive level to the development team.

The incumbent will be the lead resource accountable for the ongoing support and improvement of the new SIS, including all system integrations and automated solutions, and functionality both within the SIS and student portal. This role is pivotal in the digital transformation initiative, system integration, and enterprise architecture alignment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on the implementation and operationalization of Thesis SM and supporting business processes;
• Analyze partner requirements to determine the best technology solution available to them, either in-house, custom or COTS;
• Design and maintain product roadmaps for introduction of new functionality or decommissioning of applications;
• Design and develop an integration framework to support all interfaces, current and proposed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science/Systems/Engineering/Information Systems or Business Administration with a Computer Major
• Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) Certification
• Certifications aligned with the area of expertise e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft
• Must have technical education and experience to execute cloud architecture management.
• Technical domain: Strong background in software development, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (Google Cloud), and enterprise architecture frameworks (i.e., TOGAF)
• Minimum eight (8) years of architecture experience including framework and methodology development; 
• Experience with other development platforms, preferably .net, C++;  
• Experience with real-time integration; experience with integration of COTS solutions via API or Web-Services; 
• Uunderstand best practices and design trade-offs, with the ability to communicate design choices; 
• Experience in managing and introducing a wide range of enterprise applications and technologies; 
• Experience in analyzing partner business requirements; 
• Experience in proposing technology solutions meeting partner and IT stakeholders’ requirements; 
• Experience in producing strategic roadmaps an asset; 
• Experience in product lifecycle management; including introducing, maintaining and decommissioning IT products; 
• Participation in knowledge sharing and mentorship; 
• Proven success with ERP implementations with preference in Thesis SM or other SIS implementations; 
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern frameworks. 

* Position is paid at Payband L

* Vacancy is for P23634

This position requires regular onsite work at Algonquin College's Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.

This position is subject to the terms of the Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/04/2018-2022_college_support_ft.pdf

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

• Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

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• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

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Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.