Director, Enterprise Architecture

Job Summary

The Director of Enterprise Architecture is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and advancing SE Health’s enterprise architecture vision. This position establishes architecture discipline as a cornerstone of SE Health’s modernization strategy by aligning technology capabilities with business priorities, enabling digital transformation, and ensuring successful integration of critical platforms such as the digital patient record, people/finance/payroll systems, contact center, service management, and others. The Director leads enterprise-wide architecture decisions that drive agility, scalability, security, and measurable business outcomes. This includes building and maturing the Enterprise Architecture function, establishing an Architecture Review Board, and delivering a three-year technology roadmap that incorporates migrating legacy HCM and scheduling systems to the cloud and deploying an enterprise data lake. The Director ensures successful architecture and integration of platforms such as Salesforce and Workday, while driving adoption of best practices, standards, and governance across technology domains. By translating business objectives into coherent, secure, and sustainable technology designs, the Director plays a critical role in spearheading a digital transformation that enhances the experience of patients, families, employees, and clients, supporting SE Health’s mission of exceptional home and community care.

Job Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Governance

• Develop and execute an enterprise architecture strategy and multi-year roadmap that enables modernization, interoperability, and alignment with organizational goals, including maximizing value from core enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Workday).
• Establish and lead enterprise architecture governance processes (e.g., an Architecture Review Board or Enterprise Architecture Council) to define standards, manage technical debt, and inform major technology and investment decisions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CDO, CIO, CTO, and senior leadership, translating business priorities into sustainable, secure, enterprise-wide technology designs.
• Assess and improve enterprise architecture maturity, documenting improvements and outcomes aligned to business KPIs and informing continuous evolution of architecture practices.
• Drive mission-critical enterprise architecture and data modernization projects, providing strategic oversight and ensuring integration, scalability, and compliance across platforms and business functions.

Technology, Cloud and Systems Integration Architecture

• Lead the architecture, integration, and modernization of core enterprise platforms, including Salesforce, Workday, Procura, ERP, CRM, HRIS, Finance, and scheduling systems, to enable a cohesive and interoperable ecosystem across business and clinical operations.
• Define and oversee enterprise reference architectures, integration and data standards, patterns, and roadmaps that promote modernization, automation, analytics enablement, and business process optimization.
• Lead modernization efforts to rationalize applications, reduce technical debt, and migrate or retire legacy platforms using a cloud-smart, scalable approach.
• Oversee enterprise solution architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments to ensure performance, resilience, security, and cost-efficiency, including multi-cloud strategy across AWS and Azure.
• Guide adoption of architectural best practices across security, operational excellence, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization domains.
• Review and evaluate solution designs and technology proposals, providing direction and recommendations through architecture governance forums.
• Analyze enterprise technology and data architecture requirements to support new applications, system scalability, and platform integrations.

Leadership, People and Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing enterprise architecture team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement and EA maturity by introducing modern frameworks, methodologies, and tooling (e.g., TOGAF, HOPEX) to enhance consistency, documentation, and solution quality.
• Embed security and privacy by design across architecture practices, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity, privacy, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with Digital, Security, and Business leaders to influence technology strategy, support demand intake, and ensure alignment of solutions to business needs.
• Champion digital transformation and innovation by evaluating emerging technologies (e.g., mobile, IoT, telehealth, AI) and recommending their adoption where they advance SE Health’s mission and services.

Data and Analytics Architecture

• Define enterprise data architecture strategies, standards, and models that enable analytics, AI, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Partner with Data & Analytics teams to design and evolve data platforms (e.g., data lake/warehouse) to support enterprise information management, governance, reporting, and advanced analytics.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to data architecture and solution design teams on data and integration best practices.
• Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to support AI-enabled insights, intelligent automation, and emerging technologies that drive value for clinical and business functions.

AI, Automation & Intelligent Systems

• Lead integration of AI-driven insights and intelligent automation into enterprise applications and workflows.
• Partner with data science teams to enable machine learning, predictive analytics, and data-driven optimization across clinical and business functions.
• Evaluate emerging AI/automation technologies and define architectural guardrails for safe, ethical, and scalable adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience with EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, or similar) is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise/solution architecture, including leading modernization and large-scale integration initiatives in complex environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing architecture teams, building high-performing technical talent, and advancing enterprise architecture maturity.
• Strong expertise across enterprise, application, data, and technology architecture, with hands‑on experience in cloud and integration architectures (AWS/Azure, APIs, microservices, event‑driven design).
• Experience leading architecture for major SaaS platforms (e.g., CRM, ERP, HR systems); Salesforce and/or Workday strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and analytics enablement; experience with AI/ML‑enabled solutions is an asset.
• Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance considerations for enterprise platforms and data.
• Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industries is an asset.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to influence executives and simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Why join SE Health?

• Competitive Total Rewards
  So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car‑loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Belonging
  Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
• Purpose & Impact
  Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition
  Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future‑focused organization.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well‑being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

COVID-19

To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose).

Accessibility

If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com.

AI and compensation details

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The total compensation for this position is $129,000 to $160,000. The compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, taking into consideration internal equity.