Genetec

Business Information Architect

Genetec  •  Toronto, CA (Remote)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Your team’s dynamic:

The Information Architecture, Intelligence & Analytics, or IAIA for short, is part of the broader Genetec Offerings & Transformation department that is tasked with managing some of the major lT transformation projects within our organization. IAIA is responsible for designing and managing data architecture and warehousing solutions, analyzing and interpreting data for insights, and developing BI solutions—including dashboards, reports, KPIs, and data models—to transform raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic and operational decision-making.

The goal of the Business Information Architect is to define the overall structure, standards, and integration of data systems to ensure that data is organized, accessible, and aligned with business needs.

One of the goals of the Genetec Offerings & Transformation team is to enable higher quality operational readiness and support throughout the enterprise. Through an investment in technology, talent, and business transformation initiatives, the team aims to continuously strengthen Genetec’s position as a leader.

Genetec is looking for an experienced Information Analyst to join our dynamic and growing team. In this critical role, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our business objectives and technology capabilities. They will be tasked with gathering and documenting business Information requirements from stakeholders, translating these into technical specifications, and liaising with the Digital Information department to ensure alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both business analysis and information analysis, with a strong ability to dissect complex data, recognize trends, and communicate impactful insights in a clear and concise manner. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen understanding of both business needs and IT capabilities are essential for this position. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence strategy and growth in our fast-paced, innovative company.

The role is a vital part of the IAIA team, bridging the gap between concept and execution.

Your day at a glance:

  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels to deeply understand the organization's data requirements, decision-making processes, and key metrics
  • Translate business information needs into technical specifications and work with the Business Architect, Data Analyst and BI team to ensure they understand and can meet these requirements
  • Design how information should be structured, captured, accessed and flow across various systems (CRM, ERP, marketing, operations, etc.) to support reporting and analytics
  • Work closely with BI developers, data analysts, data engineers, and business units to ensure technical design meets business goals
  • Establish policies for data quality, security, privacy, and lifecycle management; maintain metadata and data catalogs
  • Establish and enforce naming conventions, modeling standards, and architectural documentation practices
  • Manage and enhance the company's data and information security protocols to ensure compliance with relevant standards
  • Assist in driving the design and enhancement of our Business Intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods
  • Act as a liaison between the business units and Digital Information department, ensuring that solutions meet business needs
  • Develop communication packages in conjunction with Transformation team. Documents may include Playbooks, Transition Guides, FAQs, etc.
  • Performs other duties as directed by leadership
  • Can drive a cross functional group of business functions towards a common goal
  • Can multi-task across several simultaneous product launches
  • Thrive on ambiguity

What makes you a great fit:

  • Bachelors in business, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • TOGAF Certificate (Enterprise Architecture)
  • Proven experience as Information Analyst, Data Architect or similar role.
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong grasp of business processes and KPIs across departments (sales, marketing, finance, operations, etc.)
  • Ability to translate business questions into structured data models and flows.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a simple, understandable way.

An asset if you have:

  • CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)

Let’s talk perks!

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Training Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Work-life balance with a flexible working schedule

We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring great value to our teams. Even if you don't think you tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply - your profile may surprise us!

Thank you for your application, but please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. Head-hunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumés/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers.

Genetec

About Genetec

Leading technology provider of business intelligence, unified physical security, public safety, and operations. Genetec develops open-platform software, hardware, and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industry. Its flagship product, Security Center, unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) into one platform. A global innovator since 1997, Genetec is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and serves enterprise and government organizations via an integrated network of resellers, integrators, and consultants in over 159 countries. Genetec was founded on the principle of innovation and remains at the forefront of emerging technologies that unify physical security systems.

Fournisseur chef de file de technologie pour des solutions unifiées en intelligence d’affaires, sécurité physique, sécurité publique et opérations. Genetec développe des logiciels à plate-forme ouverte, de l’équipement informatique et des services basés sur le cloud pour le secteur de la sécurité physique et de la sécurité publique. Son produit phare, Security Center, unifie la vidéosurveillance IP, le contrôle d'accès et la reconnaissance automatique des plaques d'immatriculation (ALPR) en une seule plate-forme. Innovateur mondial depuis 1997, Genetec, dont le siège social est situé à Montréal, au Canada, est au service des entreprises et des organismes gouvernementaux par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau intégré de revendeurs, d'intégrateurs et de consultants dans plus de 159 pays. Genetec a été fondé sur le principe de l'innovation et reste à la pointe des technologies émergentes qui unifient les systèmes de sécurité physique.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Montreal, CA
Year Founded
1997
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