Senior System Architect

The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores.

Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.

About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Architect to join our IT Enterprise Architecture team and play a key role in shaping technology solutions across the OCS. In this role, you’ll partner closely with business leaders to understand project goals, clarify requirements, and translate them into well‑designed, scalable architecture. You’ll develop and guide technology solutions across a range of OCS platforms including OCS.ca, ERP, Power Platform (such as Intelligent Order Management and Inventory Visibility), and our B2B channels. You’ll also help drive solution planning, ensure alignment with business needs, and support multiple project teams by providing clear architectural direction and technical leadership.

About Your Day

Review high‑level requirements with Strategy & Transformation to scope project size, cost, and timelines.

Analyze business needs and design technology solutions that address core business problems.

Translate requirements into application, integration, and operational designs.

Work with internal stakeholders to manage expectations, clarify requirements, and resolve application issues.

Produce functional solution designs and detailed specifications that support business objectives.

Document current and future state architecture and business processes to drive efficiency.

Develop architectural blueprints and support process optimization and best‑practice discussions.

Execute assigned deliverables within a structured project framework.

Implement, configure, and develop components of enterprise applications.

Conduct preliminary testing and validation of designed solutions.

Perform architecture governance reviews throughout project execution.

Support remediation of control gaps in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Provide hyper‑care support post‑go‑live and assist with resolving production issues in enterprise systems.

About You

Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong experience with architecture principles, systems integration, and application development.

5+ years supporting and implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 (Finance & Operations, CRM, or Supply Chain).

2+ years implementing or supporting eCommerce applications or websites.

2+ of Power Platform experience.

3+ years experience as a Solution or Technical Architect

Experience building integrations and managing master data within Microsoft Dynamics AX/365.

Experience with database technologies such as Oracle and SQL Server.

Knowledge of retail or supply chain processes.

TOGAF or other formal architecture frameworks considered an asset.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

About the Job

Location: Toronto, ON near York Mills and Yonge Street

Hours of Work: 36.25 a week

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA

Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $110,000-$130,000. This is a pay grade 8 role, with a salary range of $94,694.96 - $147,126.98. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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