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As a Data Solution Architecture Advisor, you will play a key role in defining and safeguarding a cohesive, integrated, and sustainable data architecture vision.\nWithin the Individual Insurance business line, you will contribute to the Client System Exit initiative, a major transformation aimed at gradually reducing reliance on the Client System and implementing cross-functional, reusable data capabilities. You will work in an environment where multiple ecosystems need to be aligned, including MDM / Golden Record, Salesforce, and modern data platforms.\nThis position is a great opportunity to showcase your data architecture expertise and cross-functional leadership while making a tangible impact on large-scale transformation initiatives. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.\nWhat you’ll accomplish with us\nAs a Data Solution Architecture Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are your main responsibilities:\nOwn the end-to-end data architecture vision, translate requirements into solutions, and ensure that deliverables remain aligned with the design and enterprise directions.\nEnsure alignment across solutions, data platforms, and various ecosystems, promoting integrated, cross-functional, and reusable capabilities rather than replicating existing systems.\nProvide leadership in architecture governance, including proposing, reviewing, and approving architecture decisions, maintaining their traceability, and certifying technical documentation.\nEnsure the integrity and quality of solutions from design through delivery, taking into account functional, technological, organizational, security, performance, and availability considerations.\nProvide multidisciplinary leadership to architects, designers, analysts, developers, data teams, delivery teams, business partners, and external vendors.\nContribute to the success of initiatives by facilitating the management of timelines, scope, and budget, while identifying integration issues and proposing pragmatic solutions.\nEnsure compliance with the organization’s architecture processes, standards, tools, and methodologies, and contribute to their evolution in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture.\nAct as the application owner within the enterprise repository to maintain accurate information about the applications and technologies under your responsibility.\nStay current on data architecture and technology trends while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and guidelines.\nParticipate in on-call rotations and provide support outside regular business hours as required. Compensation is provided in accordance with the on-call support policy.\nWhat could accelerate your success in this role\nWe are looking for someone who:\nIs recognized for their leadership in data architecture and their ability to engage multidisciplinary teams made up of internal and external resources.\nStands out for their communication, ability to explain complex concepts, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, as well as their ability to move complex initiatives forward.\nDemonstrates extensive expertise in data architectures and technologies, including Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL, ADF, SQL, Python, APIs, data modelling, as well as data governance and data quality.\nIs recognized for their ability to navigate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change, as well as their knowledge of frameworks and practices such as TOGAF, Zachman, SDLC, DevOps, Agile, MVP, LEAN, and ITIL.\nHas 12 years of experience in information technology, including at least 7 years as an architecture professional, working on a variety of large-scale projects and within large organizations.\nHas an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the successful candidate will be required to collaborate daily, both verbally and in writing, with partners and colleagues who speak English only.\nWhy you’ll love working with us\nA work environment where learning and development come together with a shared pursuit of excellence.\nArtificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while contributing to the organization’s growth.\nA healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can freely realize and develop their potential.\nThe opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.\nCompetitive benefits\nFlexible group insurance\nCompetitive pension plan\nEmployee share purchase plan\nVacation, wellness days, and personal development days\nTelemedicine\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program\nErgonomic office furniture program\nPerformance bonus\nDiscounts on iA products\nAnd more!\nApply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!\nHesitant to apply?\nAt iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap and apply: your place may be with us, and we’d love to get to know you!\nLocation(s)\nQuebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)\nMontreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueCompany\niA Financial Group\nPosting End Date\n2026-11-18Company Overview\niA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.\nWith over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.\nAt iA, we’re invested in you.\n* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. 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