Data Architect

Location 100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Job Title Data Architect

About the Role Reporting to the Platform Owner, Data & Analytics, you will lead the design and implementation of LCBO's modern data platform. You will collaborate with IT Product Owners, Platform Teams, and business partners to ensure that data solutions are secure and scalable. The Data Architect plays a crucial role in providing the team with actionable insights from its data assets while maintaining data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Solution Architecture

Lead the design and architecture of data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric, including data lakes, warehouses, and integration architectures that enable effective data management across the organization

Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models and scalable Lakehouse structures that support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting initiatives

Define reference architectures, Direct Lake standards, medallion modeling, and platform design principles

Collaborate with IT Product Owners and Platform Teams to define data integration strategies that align with the overall enterprise architecture and support seamless data flows

Ensure that data architecture supports both on-premise and cloud solutions while enhancing accessibility and performance

Data Governance and Compliance

Define and implement data governance principles and best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements

Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish data management policies, standards, and frameworks that align with organizational objectives

Establish governance standards for metadata, lineage, cataloging, RLS/OLS, and RBAC

Monitor data quality metrics and compliance standards across all data initiatives, identifying and addressing issues proactively to mitigate risks

Conduct regular assessments and audits of data repositories and workflows to ensure adherence to established governance frameworks

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Work with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate these requirements into actionable data solutions

Facilitate discussions amongst teams to ensure understanding and alignment on data strategies and architecture

Assist in the implementation of data solutions, collaborating with development teams to ensure that architectural designs are executed effectively

Identify opportunities for enhancing team collaboration and knowledge sharing around data management practices

Improvement & Innovation

Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and analytics

Advocate for and implement innovative solutions that enhance data capabilities and drive business value

Evaluate Fabric feature releases, emerging technologies, and industry best practices

Champion DataOps, CI/CD for Fabric and Power BI, and automation-driven improvements

Propose enhancements to platform strategy, governance maturity, and engineering excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related experience

5+ years of experience with data architecture, data modeling, or a related role, with a strong focus on designing data solutions

5+ years of experience with data integration, ETL processes, and database management systems

Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Pipelines, Warehouse, Spark, and Direct Lake)

Experience in semantic modeling, Lakehouse design, governance, MDM, lineage, and security frameworks

Experience working with cloud‑based data solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) and familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies

Strong understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling techniques, and database design methodologies

Proficiency in data management and analytics tools, as well as familiarity with programming languages relevant to data manipulation

Benefits

Health/Dental Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services via Workperks

Additional Information Work Hours: 36.25

Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Job Posting End Date: May 19, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

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