Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Skills (50%):

• 
  Knowledge
  and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
• 
  Defines,
  identifies and describes information architectural requirements with
  clients, and obtains I&IT management approval.
• 
  Ability
  to complete complex information architecture reviews and assessments,
  development and/or support projects, to support new and changed enterprise
  priorities and initiatives, and client clusters’ and their clients’
  information architecture and/or business needs.
• 
  Experience
  with at least two different platforms, operating systems, environments,
  database technologies, languages and communications protocols
• 
  Knowledge
  of performance considerations for different database designs in different
  environments
• 
  Experience
  in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation
  of applications
• 
  Experience
  in systems analysis and design in large or medium systems environments
• 
  Experience
  in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools for the
  development and documentation of data architectures and detailed data
  models
• 
  Experience
  in the use of data modelling methods and tools (e.g. ERWIN, VISIO,
  PowerDesigner) including a working knowledge of metadata structures,
  repository functions, and data dictionaries
• 
  Knowledge
  and experience in the use of information retrieval packages Awareness of
  emerging I&IT trends and directions
• 
  Experience
  in monitoring and enforcing data modelling/normalization standards
• 
  Experience
  in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
• 
  Excellent
  analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written
  communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• 
  A
  team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• 
  Resource
  will build upon the Conceptual and Logical Data Models which are
  technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following
  tasks/deliverables:

• 
  Continue
  ‘data prototyping’ to proof CDM recommendation
• 
  Refine
  the Logical Data Model as required.
• 
  Support
  MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
• 
  Assist
  with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
• 
  Support
  development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to
  Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 1 (AGP1) in spring
  2027

Desirable Skills (30%):

• 
  Knowledge
  and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies
  and practices
• 
  Knowledge
  and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act
  (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• 
  Experience
  with middleware and gateways
• 
  Experience
  in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism
• 
  Knowledge
  and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
• 
  Knowledge
  and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies
  and practices
• 
  Experience
  creating detailed data standards to enable integration with other systems
• 
  Experience
  reviewing conceptual, logical and physical data models for quality and
  adherence to standards Knowledge and understanding of dimensional and
  relational data models
• 
  Knowledge
  and experience in information resource management tools and techniques

Communication & Soft Skills (15%)

• 
  Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills (clear & concise. Presentation
  skills to present information and findings, options and recommendations to
  clients, project/technical team members and management audiences
• 
  Strong
  track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with clients,
  project team members, and management
• 
  Self-motivated
  leader with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration skills to jointly
  work towards project common goals/deliverables by proactively sharing
  status, raising risks/issues and effort estimates
• 
  Persistent
  attention to detail
• 
  Proven
  ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tight
  deadlines
• 
  Project
  rescue/project triage experience is an asset

Public Sector Experience (5%):

• 
  Previous
  experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations
• 
  Demonstrated
  experience in Ontario Design System
  https://designsystem.ontario.ca/
• 
  Experience
  in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on
  Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice

Must Have:

• 
  Resource will build upon the Conceptual and Logical Data
  Models which are technology-and application-independent and will assist with
  the following tasks/deliverables:
• 
  Continue ‘data prototyping’ to proof CDM recommendation
• 
  Refine the Logical Data Model as required.
• 
  Support MECP in developing their Data Migration
  strategy/plan
• 
  Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
• 
  Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for
  submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 1 (AGP1) in
  spring 2027