Digital Architect

Job Information
Job Title: Digital Architect
Job Requisition ID: 88993
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Classification: Systems Analyst 3
Salary: $3,847.03 to $5,095.52 bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division is the Government of Alberta's (GoA) centre for modern digital delivery, focused on accelerating the design of simpler, faster, and better digital services. It partners with ministries to design better services, build capability and confidence in modern digital practices, and assure service quality and value through standards and controls.

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch plays a fundamental role in the transformation of the way government designs, develops, and delivers services for and with Albertans. This Branch leads the design and rapid development of products and services that support delivery of ministry programs and mandates within a new delivery discipline that leverages modern platforms and technologies.

Role Responsibilities

The Forward Delivery & Modernization Branch is looking for two (2) Digital Architects. Reporting to the Manager, Development, the Digital Architect is a visionary and technical leader responsible for shaping the strategic design and overseeing the implementation of our organization's digital ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create innovative solutions.

This role bridges the gap between business strategy and technological execution, translating complex organizational goals into robust, scalable, secure, and AI-enabled digital architectures.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and advance digital and AI strategies, roadmaps, and target-state architecture aligned with organizational priorities.
• Design scalable, secure digital solutions integrating AI/ML, automation, data, and enterprise technologies.
• Establish and govern architecture standards, design principles, and responsible AI practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI/ML platforms, tools, and vendors, including leading proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to product teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead architecture reviews and integration governance to ensure consistency, reduce technical debt, and support sustainable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and AI concepts for varied audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology).
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience in software development, engineering, or architecture roles with a strong focus on digital transformation and AI integration.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, with specific experience in their AI/ML services.
• Strong understanding of modern web and mobile application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, serverless, event-driven architectures) and how to integrate AI models within these.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Equivalencies:

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Assets:

• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices in digital solution design, including security considerations for AI models and data.
• Experience with various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, .NET, Node.js).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps automation tools.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position (2x Positions)

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Protection of Privacy Act Collection Notice

The personal information collected through this recruitment is for determining your qualifications for employment in the Alberta Public Service and to manage the Alberta Government talent acquisition program. The personal information will be inputted into an automated system to support the assessment of your suitability for this position. This collection is authorized by section 4(a) and (c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and sections 15 and 18(2) of the Public Service Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, please contact Talent Acquisition, Public Service Commission at [email protected].

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at [email protected].