Technical Architect – Enterprise Architecture

WHO WE ARE:
Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES
• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.


OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise technology architecture within a utility organization. The successful candidate will ensure technology solutions align with business objectives, IT strategy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
This role involves working closely with senior leadership, Enterprise Architecture teams, Business Architects, and technical delivery teams to drive technology innovation, modernization, and operational efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:
Enterprise Architecture & Technology Alignment
• Develop and maintain enterprise technical architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy.
• Create architecture blueprints, technical designs, and documentation that meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend technology investments, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Strategic Planning & Collaboration
• Contribute to enterprise architecture frameworks, strategic technology roadmaps, and long-term IT planning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential business impact in collaboration with Business Architects.
• Work with senior leadership to prioritize strategic technology initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams and collaborate with Enterprise Architecture stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Ensure technology solutions comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide architectural oversight to ensure IT projects adhere to approved designs and standards.
• Identify and mitigate technology and business risks associated with system implementations.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:
• Strong experience in enterprise architecture, technical architecture, and technology strategy
• Strong expertise in developing enterprise architecture frameworks and IT governance.
• Experience working in public sector, healthcare, utility organizations or similar industries is an asset.
• Proficiency in modern technology stacks, cloud computing, and infrastructure planning.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at senior levels.

  …AND YOU ARE...
• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:
• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Flexible work location support for remote work/work from home. Some on-site work may be required.
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training

WHY MARINER?
We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!