Director of Enterprise Architecture - INF005269

Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time

Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry**:** 013 Saskbuilds and Procurement

Salary Range**:** $9,515 - $12,367 Monthly

Salary Supplement**:** 4%

Grade**:** MCP.09.

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement Information Technology Division is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to join the Architecture and Planning branch as the Director, Enterprise Architecture on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Architecture and Planning Branch this position will be in Regina, SK.

As a member of the IT Division management team, the Director provides leadership, oversight and direction to the Enterprise Architecture team and the development of IT strategies that support government priorities, and ensure optimization of ongoing investments in government IT assets and providing access to critical information used by decision makers to ensure government IT infrastructure, applications and data are protected and well managed.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture practices as well as business and technology strategic consulting services.

• Lead and develop a team of high-performing professionals, providing expert guidance, support, and performance feedback.

• Provide technology leadership and expert advice to IT and business executives, peers and clients.

• Oversee technology governance frameworks and review boards to ensure compliance with architectural standards across all IT projects.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of architecture models, standards, and documentation.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with peers, clients, service providers and stakeholders.

• Direct the assessment and evaluation of emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Participate in the division / branch planning and budgeting cycles.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the department.

• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and make data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented individual with strong client relationship building skills and you will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of ITIL, TOGAF and COBIT Frameworks

• Extensive experience working with enterprise and solutions architecture

• Strong project management, procurement, organizational change management and analytical skills;

• The ability to lead, coach and manage a team of professionals in a matrix environment while sustaining a positive work environment;

• The ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and partnerships with external and internal stakeholders, including building consensus, exercising sound judgment and demonstrating discretion when handling confidential and controversial issues; and

• The ability to work in a diverse team setting, as well as being self-motivated and flexible in order to adapt to a dynamic environment and respond effectively to multiple tasks.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a degree in computer science or a related discipline, supplemented with several years of experience in the Strategic Planning and Enterprise Architecture services field with knowledge of Application Management, Security, Digital and IT Operational Services.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of ITIL Frameworks; and

• Knowledge of Project Management principles and methodologies.

• Leadership and Management Competencies

Strategic Orientation:

• Develops and implements strategies to reach branch/program/ministry goals and further organizational objectives; and

• Translates high level and complex information into realistic plans for ministry and team.

Organizational Community:

• Models behaviours that maximize group participation by consulting, listening and communicating clearly; and

• Builds team cohesiveness.

Planning and Risk Management:

• Provides a structure, expectations and guidelines for achieving group work plans.

Performance Management:

• Works with people to set challenging and achievable goals with clean accountabilities for results.

Process Management:

• Manages expenditures and revenues ensuring established procedures, check and balances are employed.

Accountability:

• Plays a leadership role in shaping the ethics, values and culture of the organization by consistently communicating and exemplifying them; and

• Promotes integrity in others by maintaining consistent values and performance standards.

Building Organizational Community:

• Models behaviors that maximize group participation by consulting, listening and communicating clearly; and

• Builds team cohesiveness.

Communication:

• Builds commitment through collaboration, consultation and consideration of citizen and stakeholder impact;

• Communicates complex issues clearly and credibility with widely-varied audiences using two-way communication to gain other’s input and understanding; and

• Customizes and adapts communication and discussion to appeal to the specific interest, need and level of the audience.

Innovation:

• Collaborates with others to take improvement ideas to higher levels of management.

Personal Leadership:

• Balances management and leadership skills and styles during difficult situations in a changing environment; and

• Demonstrates integrity, openness and inclusiveness by treating self and team members with respect, trust, dignity and empathy.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work**:** M - Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings**:** 1

Closing Date: Dec 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM