Manager, Architecture and IT Assurance Services

Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid
 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Technology Solutions and Vendor Accountability, this role ensures that products, platforms, and integration services align with organizational strategy, the provincial blueprint, and industry best practices.

The Manager, Architecture and IT Assurance Services will lead a team of subject matter experts to provide strategic and operational oversight across enterprise architecture, including IT security, solution design, and IT assurance functions in support of secure, interoperable digital health solutions. The role also supports the management and oversight of ongoing compliance with provincial standards, privacy and security assessments and other IT assurances, as well as continuous improvement of OntarioMD’s industry IT accreditations.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Technology Solutions and Vendor Accountability, the Manager, Architecture and IT Assurance Services is responsible for:

1. Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead a team of architects and security analysts, providing mentorship and guidance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Development, Conformance and Certification, and Products and Services, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and program requirements.

2. Architectural and IT Assurance Leadership:

• Provide architectural and IT assurance leadership and support, developing and/or championing a strategic direction that aligns community-based EMRs with provincial digital health standards, architectural roadmaps, and industry best practices.
• Lead/support the creation of clinical, business and system requirements necessary to support the service development lifecycle of digital health systems and services
• Ensure recognized provincial privacy and security control frameworks are applied and maintained, and that assessments are conducted as required to meet minimum privacy and security best practices.
• Provide architecture and IT assurance subject matter expertise and support to cross-organizational teams (e.g.: project, product and field teams) as well as external stakeholders (e.g.: Hospitals, EMR vendors). This includes design and development considerations, 3rd party audits, reviewing TRA/PIAs, Tier 3 incident response and remediation, etc.
• Ensure secure integration and interoperability across EMR, EHR, and provincial digital health services.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural artifacts, standards, and reference models.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, including escalations as required.

3. ​​​​​​Support OntarioMD’s industry IT accreditation including audit readiness, auditing, control monitoring, and remediation activities (e.g.: ISO 27001 and SOC2 Type II)
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4. Support the development of new business opportunities to advance OntarioMD’s priorities: 

• Evaluate, prepare and/or support planning of scope, resources, timeline and cost necessary to deliver on integration roadmaps, strategies, plans for new and emerging business development opportunities.

5. Develop and maintain stakeholder relations:

• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, EMR vendors, and clinicians.
• Foster a positive and collaborative internal culture.
• Lead and participate in stakeholder workgroups and committees that advance OntarioMD strategic and operational objectives.
• Participate and present at digital health conferences and events that promote OntarioMD brand and achievements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholder leadership including executive as required.

Requirements that are important to us:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Health Administration, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• CPHIMS-CA, ITIL, PMP certification is an asset.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience driving information technology initiatives in an architectural capacity.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience driving and supporting Ontario digital health service or integration initiatives throughout their development lifecycles in an architectural capacity.
• Minimum three (3) years experience leading a team of IT professionals, providing day-to-day direction and performance feedback.
• Experience conducting IT assessments, preparing service strategies, plans and solution proposals.
• Strong system, security and data architecture background designing or integrating with Ontario digital health services leveraging related provincial/industry standards.
• Strong application architecture background throughout the development lifecycle using recognized industry tools.
• Experience and familiarity with community-based healthcare IT solutions (e.g., EMRs).
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive working relationships within a complex multi-stakeholder healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated, excellent written communication, oral presentation, and time-management skills.

What we offer:

Base salary range of $105,000 - $135,000 annually; final compensation offered will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, training, and internal equity.
 

• Fun, friendly, and dynamic work environment with a passion for digital health.
• Hybrid working model.
• Participation in our discretionary bonus program, in accordance with our policy. 
• Matched defined contribution pension plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• Extended mental health coverage.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up programs.
• Short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Employee/family assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Two (2) annual paid volunteer days to contribute to causes that matter to you.
• One (1) annual floater day.
• Fantastic opportunity to grow within the team and throughout the organization.
• An organization recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada for 2025 by HRD Canada.

 
How to Apply: 

We are excited to share this opportunity, which is for an existing vacancy of our ongoing search for great talent on our team. Kindly be advised that our recruitment process does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online through our careers page. Applications will be considered until April 17, 2026 at 4 pm. 

For further information, visit our website at www.ontariomd.ca. We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. OntarioMD is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

We continue to encourage staff to follow the Public Health recommendations and stay up to date with their vaccinations.

All recruiting activities including interview and new hire onboarding will be conducted remotely. While we are doing our best to ensure reasonable response times, please expect potential delays.