CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.
Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.
As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
THE ROLE
CFMWS is seeking a highly adaptable, outcome‑oriented Solution Architect to play a key role in our Innovation Program. Operating at the intersection of emerging technology, experimentation, and enterprise architecture, this role is designed for a technologist who thrives on learning new platforms quickly and translating ideas into tangible, working solutions.
Working closely with the Senior Manager of Innovation, you will design, build, and deliver Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and Proofs of Value (PoVs) across a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence and modern cloud capabilities. You will be a hands‑on contributor who can rapidly assess new tools, stand up environments, and demonstrate real‑world value through experimentation and innovation labs.
As a trusted technical advisor, you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors to evaluate feasibility, manage technical risk, and guide initiatives from concept through validation. You will translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights, enabling informed decision‑making and accelerating the path from experimentation to adoption.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape, contributing to high‑impact initiatives that shape the future of CFMWS. The successful candidate is curious, hands‑on, and energized by change — someone who embraces continuous learning and is motivated by turning innovative ideas into practical outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or in a related field, AND some years of experience in technical architecture, application architecture, solution architecture or in a related field
Certifications in TOGAF, IASA (IT Architect) or Azure Cloud, an asset
Experience
In end-to-end solution design and architecture
In systems architecture and technical architecture and design
In lead rapid prototyping and POCs
In Azure environment including Power Platform
In designing and implementing agentic AI solutions, including the development of autonomous agents and multi-agent architectures
In using formal architecture frameworks and modeling tools
In integrated solution design
In leading multi‑discipline teams
In assess technology options and vendor/foundation‑model selection
In define rollout, monitoring and governance artifacts
In multi-technology environments
In Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Reporting
In providing advice on strategic issue
In creating and facilitating presentations
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
This position is a one-year term.
You may be eligible to receive a Scarce Skills Premium for this position as outlined in the IT Scarce Skills Compensation Agreement.
START DATE
As soon as possible
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Job Reference: CFMWS17242
