Enterprise Architect, Media Production Systems Architecture – Remote in Ottawa

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization. Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between. A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role

We are looking for highly skilled and organized Enterprise Architect with deep subject matter expertise in media systems Architecture for one of our downtown Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal Office locations. Reporting to the Director of Media Systems Architecture, you will be responsible for establishing a unified technological vision by understanding media production processes and translating business requirements into technical solutions that deliver business value. As part of the Architecture and Strategic Development (ASD) Department you will leave your mark by driving the shift from hardware-centric infrastructure to software-centric media production architecture. You will enjoy innovative work in a creative and dynamic work environment, working with leading technologies and opportunities for continued professional development.

How will you make an impact?

• Define and promote a common vision of Enterprise Architecture and establish clear direction on roles, responsibilities and priorities with stakeholders.
• Lead the evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice and drive the shift from hardware-centric infrastructure to software-centric media production architecture.
• Define the strategy to connect Production systems with data governance, risk management, information security to monitor its implementation and effectiveness.
• Participate in designing, documenting and communicating the current and target state architectures for major initiatives and other vendor-driven system replacements.
• Document the High Level Architecture that outlines the structure, components, and relationships between business processes, data, applications and technology infrastructure.
• Ensure that enterprise investments align with business goals and objectives.
• Ensure that architectural decisions align with organizational policies, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Help establish and enforce architecture governance processes and standards.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and evaluating their potential for the organization.
• Coach and mentor other architects, product owners/managers and business stakeholders to instill architectural thinking.
• Build and maintain relationships with business and technology stakeholders.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

What you bring to our team

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or computer science, Professional Engineer a definite asset.
• Five or more years of enterprise or systems architecture and/or business experience in strategic and operations planning.
• Ten or more years of experience in solution or technical architecture and application development.
• Knowledge of production systems ecosystems such as Playout, editing systems, Cloud Platforms, On-prem and hybrid solutions.
• Understanding of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools, related graphical models and frameworks.
• Understanding of various operating models such as project-centric and product-centric.
• Effective leadership skills with strong soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

Desired Skills

• Organizationally savvy, with situational and contextual intelligence of the political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate obstacles and politics.
• Balances the long-term (“big picture”) and short-term implications of individual decisions and organization goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with remote teams.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes a mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.

If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time