Solutions Designer

Recruitment Details

Solutions Designer

Department: Innovation & Technology

Designated Work Location: 6th Floor, 510 Main Street; Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $92,252.378 - $124,192.205 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 5

Employee Group: WAPSO

Posting No.: 127111

Closing Date: August 10, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Manager of Architecture & Risk, the Solutions Designer develops detailed technical blueprints and creates innovative technology solutions for departments City-wide that align with the Department¿s business goals and objectives. This role entails collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements, translating requirements into designs and technical implementation specifications for a given solution. The Solution Designer ensures all solutions are scalable, robust, secure, and meet the divisional customer¿s expectations, thereby supporting the City's strategic objectives.

The Solutions Designer provides senior level information technology expertise and direction for the development and build of IT systems, including complex enterprise systems, and supports innovation and continuous improvement of city systems and processes through the implementation and use of well-designed systems and technologies.

As The Solutions Designer, You Will

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation for divisional innovation & technology services and solutions and ensuring IT solutions align with business strategy and objectives.
• Perform analysis of design considerations, options, opportunities and risks, and propose recommendations for a given design.
• Support strategic and financial planning for the assigned IT division on technology services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to IT divisions.
• Support Cybersecurity.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor¿s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• PMP, ITIL, PROSCI, Cloud Design, or comparable certifications would be an asset.
• Six years¿ progressive experience in innovation or technology roles.
• Minimum five years¿ hands-on experience in a design-centric role (e.g., solution architect, systems designer / analyst, senior software developer, etc.).
• Experience with evaluating, designing, testing and deploying technology solutions.
• Experience in implementing security and regulatory requirements within solutions.
• Experience negotiating and influencing to impact decisions, solve problems and advance opportunities.
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write technical documentation and business-focused decision requests.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the IT division and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply innovation and architectural methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern technology trends and applications.
• Knowledge of current and emerging practices in systems design, and digital transformation.
• Ability to create and promote a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances, and work on diverse projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to negotiate and influence to impact decisions, solve problems, and advance opportunities.
• Knowledge of financial management including planning and budgeting.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.

Position Reports To

Manager of Architecture & Risk

• *In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

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