Job Title: Data/Information Architect - Health Data Standards

Duration: 6-month contract

Our client is seeking a seasoned Data/Information Architect with deep expertise in health data standards. This role will contribute to building a pan-Canadian Common Semantic Data Model to support digital health interoperability across Canada.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Design and evolve a comprehensive Common Semantic Data Model (conceptual and logical) covering hundreds of data elements to support pan-Canadian health information interoperability.

• Ensure clarity, consistency, and semantic accuracy in the model, aligning with real-world healthcare concepts, roles, workflows, and standardized terminologies.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including domain experts, terminology specialists, and standards bodies to align on data architecture.

• Participate in data governance, versioning, and review processes related to evolving the model and related artifacts.

• Assess and integrate industry-standard frameworks and models (e.g., FHIR, HL7 RIM, SNOMED CT, LOINC, OMOP, ISO-13940, ISO-11179).

• Contribute to metadata modelling and the development of architectural components like glossaries, context models, data element definitions, and value sets.

• Ensure deliverables address data consistency, interoperability, risk, and data lifecycle considerations.

• Document and present architecture deliverables clearly to multidisciplinary audiences.

• Support planning efforts for long-term architecture development and enhancements.

  Our client: A respected national organization supporting healthcare system performance and interoperability initiatives.

  Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• Extensive experience designing conceptual and logical data models in healthcare or similarly complex environments.

• Deep understanding of health data standards, vocabularies, and interoperability frameworks.

• Strong analytical, abstract thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven ability to collaborate across jurisdictions and with multiple stakeholder groups.

• Experience with metadata standards and enterprise data architecture practices.

• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Familiarity with Canadian healthcare context and provincial/territorial system variations is a strong asset.

• Relevant certifications or demonstrated experience with health informatics and standards (e.g., HL7, ISO, SNOMED, FHIR) preferred.

  Additional information or perks:

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact, nationally significant project

• Fully remote or hybrid work options may be available depending on candidate location