SaskEnergy is seeking a solution architect resource with a broad based background of technical experience and deep technical expertise in the Microsoft 365 technology stack to be part of the Solutions & Architecture team to provide Information Technology (IT) solutions to business problems.

These solutions may include systems, applications, infrastructure or processes, and may involve the enterprise and integration of a wide variety of products, services and technologies. The Solution Architect position requires extensive knowledge of systems, architectures, systems management, networking, network computing and application design techniques, different platform implementations and should be able to identify, evaluate and select the elements of the solution which best meet the business needs of the client organization.

Solution Architects apply extensive knowledge to products, technologies, services and methodologies in response to business needs. The skills required of all Solution Architects are very broad, and come from all of the technical disciplines in which IT Architects are directly involved. Also required are strong personal business, industry and project management skills.

Solution Architects are engaged in enterprise design and/or development for transforming client requirements and process models into plans, process IT solutions which include hardware, software, network and data specifications. Activities include technical planning, build vs. buy assessment, reviews, development of architecture, and modification of specifications for customized application solution components.

Description of Requirements

Typical activities in this role include but are not limited to:

1. Leading solution evaluation and assuming a technical leadership role as part of the core team on PDO projects, acting as the representative for Information Systems.
2. Ensuring solutions are in alignment with enterprise strategies and focused on business outcomes.
3. Developing non-functional and technical specifications for solution RFP documents.
4. Development of proof of concepts.
5. Ensuring solutions and services are successfully and sustainably delivered into operations.
6. Actively contributing to architecture boards and continued improvement of our practice.
7. Overseeing the activities of technical resources to deliver solutions.
8. Working with project teams to develop the conceptual architecture design; ensuring it contains appropriate level of guidance (business, information, application and technical perspective).
9. Providing assistance and mentorship as required.

Experience:

At minimum, candidates must have led two (2) large IT (O365 related) projects, in a Solution Architect role, from start to finish as part of a project team. Indicate all projects that fit this experience if more than the two (2) required.

1. Architecture and hands-on experience including implementing collaboration solutions with O365 Services such as SharePoint and OneDrive.
2. O365 Governance – leading and defining roadmap implementation strategy and rollout.
3. O365 Technical Governance – defining and implementing including Information protection and Information Governance.
4. Power Automate and PowerApps – leading and architecting business process solutions leveraging the Power Platform.
5. Change management – Experience leveraging the Microsoft Service Adoption Framework for User adoption.
6. Expert level communicator (ability to communicate and present effectively, create effective tailored content).
7. Experience working closely with business to solve technical and process problems.
8. Canadian federal, provincial, municipal government or similar work experience.
9. Government of Saskatchewan / Utilities or similar work experience.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

NOTE: Above should be clearly detailed within submitted Resume.

The preference for start date is as soon as possible. The initial term for this role(s) will be up to one (1) year after which SaskEnergy will evaluate its ongoing requirements and potentially extend the term for this resource in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SaskEnergy Master Services Agreement.

The resource will be required to work and be located on site at SaskEnergy Head Office in Regina , Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and the proposed hourly rate shall be inclusive of all travel and living costs (PST and GST are extra).

Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail):

1. Candidate must show experience leading at least 2 commercial scale IT (O365 related) projects, in a solution Architect role, start to finish as part of a project team.
2. Candidate must have at least 2 years experience with Architecture experience including implementing collaboration solutions with O365 services such as SharePoint and OneDrive.
3. Candidate must have 2 years experience leading and defining roadmap implementation strategy and rollout.
4. Candidate must have 1 year experience O365 Technical Governance – defining and implementing including information protection and information governance.
5. Candidate must have 1 year experience Power Automate and PowerApps – leading and architecting business process solutions leveraging the Power Platform.
6. Candidate must have 1 year experience change management – experience leveraging the Microsoft Service Adoption Framework for user adoption.