Job Description

As the most modern shipyard in North America, Irving Shipyard is defined by its pace and appetite for change. If you're naturally curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment this opportunity is truly once in a lifetime. The River Class Destroyer project is the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canada since World War II. As a key member of the IT team solutioning technology for this massive undertaking, you will have a lasting impact on a national venture. Working closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and technology specialists you will discover the challenges the business is facing, then produce solutions and designs that add real value and meet the needs of the business.

Effective collaboration will drive your success as an influential thought leader, as well as the ability to draw on your broad generalist IT experience. If you are looking for a truly unique opportunity in your career - this is it. Come make your mark on Canadian history with JDI IT!

The successful candidate will need to pass Canadian government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Guide on the effective use of solutions and architectures in order to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
• Provide solution architecture design and recommendations to project team.
• Collaborate with project Business Analysts to understand business goals and support delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with other Architects for successful delivery of program streams and individual projects.
• Lead in designing, specifying, and selecting information system solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure and performance.
• Ensure alignment with the overall Application, Information and Technology principals.
• Update the Enterprise Architecture repository maintaining impacted components, relationships, and attributes.
• Lead the organization in leveraging emerging technology and use knowledge of IT solutions to drive organizational change and support business process design.
• Understand and support to software architecture design and support development team in developing solutions.
• Estimate cost, and prepare business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development, and support.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in computer science or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years' experience in similar position, including at least 10 years in professional IT environment
• Experience providing technical direction
• Strong understanding of Microsoft technologies and Cloud
• Good understanding of architecting commercial off the shelf (COTS)
• Strong knowledge of the web application architecture, trends, and emerging technologies
• Naturally curious, focused and driven with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail
• TOGAF Certification

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values - some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and "getting it done"!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!