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Solutions ArchitectCanadian Blood Services • Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1S5
Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Canadian Blood Services • Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1S5
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Information technology

Job posting ID : 8188

​Employment status : Temporary full-time

Position's anticipated start date :  2026-03-09

Position's anticipated end date : 2028-12-29

Classification : ITB

Salary / Rate of pay : $108,493 - $125,026

Application deadline : 2026-01-30

  • This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements :

  • Your up-to-date resume.
  • We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
  • Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the .

    Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

    Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

    If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

    We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

    About the role

    Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-Time Solutions Architect  to join our dynamic  IT Strategy & Governance team .

    The  IT Strategy & Governance  team is responsible for ensuring that Canadian Blood Service's technology resources are used effectively and align with its overall business goals.

    Reporting to the Chief Architect, in this role you will design and evolve enterprise and cloud-based solutions that support critical business and operational goals. You will work closely with business stakeholders, domain architects, and technical leaders to assess existing systems, identify modernization opportunities, and deliver scalable, integrated solutions across donor acquisition, testing, supply chain, and distribution domains. This role requires strong architectural expertise, a solid understanding of enterprise platforms, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical, compliant, and future-ready technology solutions.

    Formula for success

  • Understand business goals and operational challenges, such as improving surge capacity for products and addressing shortages across domains like donor acquisition, collection, testing, supply chain, and distribution.
  • Analyze current enterprise and custom-developed solutions to identify architectural limitations, capacity constraints, and lifecycle considerations. Document findings and recommend modernization strategies.
  • Collaborate with domain architects and business stakeholders to design integrated solutions that align with organizational objectives and technology roadmaps.
  • Develop architecture patterns and best practices for hybrid and cloud-based applications, leveraging modern technologies such as API management, containerization, serverless computing, and microservices.
  • Present solution recommendations and architectural strategies to leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business processes and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with program management and other technical leaders to ensure all system requirements are integrated into the applicable technology roadmaps.
  • Demonstrate deeper understanding of platforms such as SAP, MAK.care , healthcare product testing systems, and other enterprise platforms. Recommend strategies to scale these platforms to meet evolving business needs while maintaining performance and compliance.
  • Desired education and skills

  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Solutions Architect or in a similar role designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions.
  • Proven systems-thinking capabilities to ensure all components of the enterprise ecosystem work cohesively, understanding the interdependencies between business processes, data flows, platforms, and integrations. Anticipate upstream and downstream impacts of architectural decisions, identify systemic risks or bottlenecks, and design solutions that optimize end‑to‑end performance, resilience, and scalability across the organization.
  • Familiarity with integration patterns and modern application technologies (e.g., containerization, API management).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address solution delivery challenges.
  • Effective leadership, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, diplomacy and sound management skills are required.
  • Proven ability to work with IT management in an advisory capacity
  • Deep knowledge of the business, core processes, and how data and applications automate those processes.
  • Project management experience on large scale projects.
  • Ability to evaluate multiple technologies and recommend approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with customers / users and project team members.
  • What we offer you

  • Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
  • Annual performance award up to 10%.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
  • What you can expect

  • This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time / 2 days of the week.
  • You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
  • If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa – 2540 Lancaster Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, quarterly for in-person team meetings when required.
  • Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

    If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

    We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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