SENIOR ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Reference #2026-105
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.
At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.
We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.
Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.
Position Title
Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect, IT
Department/Section
Information and Technology
Employment Status
Permanent Full Time
Targeted Hiring Range
$100,937-$119,863
Salary Range
$100,937-$138,789
Work Mode
Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week)
Location
5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga
Hours of Work
37.5 hours/week; Monday-Friday
Posting Open Date
Tuesday July 21, 2026
Posting Close Date
Tuesday August 4, 2026
The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.
Uplifting Your Career at Ornge
At Ornge, technology is critical to delivering life-saving services across Ontario. We are seeking our first Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect, a newly created and highly influential role that will help shape the future of our enterprise technology landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong architect who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on solution design and technology evaluation. You will work at the intersection of business needs, enterprise strategy, infrastructure, and architecture – partnering with stakeholders across the organization to design technology solutions that are innovative, secure, scalable, and aligned with long term organizational goals. The successful candidate will be expected to actively evaluate technologies, conduct proof of concepts, validate designs, troubleshoot complex technical challenges and work closely with delivery teams throughout implementation.
As a trusted technical advisor, you will engage directly with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to evaluate emerging solutions, guide architectural decisions, and influence the future direction of our technology environment. You will play a key role in advancing Ornge's architecture and security maturity, participate in architecture and technical design reviews, and provide expert guidance on technology standards, governance, and best practices.
Beyond solution design, you will be a technical leader and mentor, helping to develop organizational capability by coaching team members, sharing knowledge, and providing practical architectural guidance. This role is ideal for someone who can confidently move between strategic planning and technical execution, bringing both enterprise vision and hands-on expertise to every initiative.
Join us in building the technology foundation that supports our mission to connect communities with critical care and help uplift lives across Ontario. Apply today!
Key Accountabilities:
Solution Architecture & Enterprise Design
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Design, evaluate, and validate secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise technology solutions across applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, and integration platforms.
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Gather and translate business and technical requirements into enterprise-aligned solutions that support organizational goals and technology strategy.
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Assess new technologies, infrastructure requests, and solution proposals for strategic fit within the broader enterprise architecture landscape.
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Conduct architecture assessments, proof-of-concepts, and technical evaluations to support solution design and technology decisions.
Enterprise Architecture Governance
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Develop practical architecture standards, design patterns and reference solutions that support consistent and supportable technology implementations.
- Participate in architecture reviews to validate solution designs, identify risks and ensure practical implementation approaches.
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise strategies, security requirements, operational standards, and long-term technology roadmaps.
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Identify architectural risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support successful implementation and sustainability.
Strategic Technology Advisory & Vendor Engagement
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Serve as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, project teams, and business stakeholders on technology strategy and solution direction.
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Participate in technical discussions with vendors and technology partners to evaluate solutions, capabilities, risks, and implementation approaches.
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Provide recommendations related to cloud adoption, modernization initiatives, infrastructure planning, integration strategies, and platform selection.
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Support procurement and technology investment decisions through technical assessments and vendor evaluations.
Security Leadership & Technical Mentorship
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Help advance Ornge's application security capabilities and promote security-by-design principles across enterprise solutions.
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Provide architectural leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to team members and project stakeholders.
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Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in architecture, governance, and solution delivery.
Work closely with technical teams throughout delivery to ensure solutions are implemented as designed and successfully transitioned into support.
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Qualifications:
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Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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7-9 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, software architecture, or a related technical leadership role.
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Experience designing and supporting solutions built on Microsoft technologies, Azure cloud services, and hybrid enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated expertise across application, integration, data, cloud + hybrid architectures.
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Expertise in enterprise solution architecture, solution design + architecture governance.
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Experience conducting solution evaluations, architecture assessments, proof-of-concept initiatives, and technical validations.
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Deep understanding of cloud and hybrid architectures, integration patterns, security-by-design principles, and technology risk management.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical and business requirements.
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Proven ability to influence technology decisions and provide strategic guidance to technical and business stakeholders.
Additional Nice to Have Qualifications:
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Experience working in regulated, healthcare, public sector, or a similarly complex environment is considered an asset.
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Graduate-level education in a related discipline is considered an asset.
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Architecture and/or cloud certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent certifications are considered assets.
Total Rewards:
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Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
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24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
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Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
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Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
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Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
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PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
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Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.
At Ornge, we are:
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Community connectors.
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Equity in healthcare.
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Strong in our convictions.
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Proud of the services we provide.
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Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.
You can expect us to be:
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Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
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Promoters of diversity.
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Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
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Committed to your career advancement.
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A tight-knit, supportive culture.
A bit about you:
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You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
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Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
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Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
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You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.
What’s next:
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If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
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On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
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Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
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Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
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Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.
Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.
Ornge. Lives uplifted.
