Solution Architect, Onboard Technology - FTT

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides strategic and technical leadership for the system architecture, integration, governance, and evolution of TransLink's Onboard Technologies. Responsible for the Onboard Technology ecosystem and the delivery of the roadmap that enables the transition to a software-defined vehicle environment across TransLink's transit fleet. Acts as TransLink's principal Solution Architect for onboard technology solutions, establishing architecture standards, guiding technology architecture and solution direction, managing technical risk, and ensuring solutions are reliable, sustainable, secure, scalable, and aligned with business and operational objectives. Builds strong partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and industry partners to advance innovation, optimize service delivery, and strengthen organizational capability through leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. Exercises independent judgment in matters involving confidential technical, security, procurement, commercial, and operational information. Acts as the domain authority for onboard technology architecture and provides technical direction regarding technical risk, solution design, platform evolution, and compliance with enterprise architecture standards and governance processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides technical leadership for solution architecture, embedded platform design, containerized application lifecycle management, technical validation, vendor governance, and platform sustainment activities. Establishes onboard technology architecture standards, technical governance practices, and solution review processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards.

Establishes testing methodologies, operational practices, and acceptance criteria while providing technical oversight to project resources, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure onboard technology solutions are secure, reliable, scalable, supportable, and aligned with TransLink's long-term digital fleet strategy.

Leads the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and lifecycle management of virtualized onboard technology solutions. Establishes development, testing, and deployment standards that ensure quality, reliability, sustainability, scalability, and operational readiness. Leads technology pilots, proof-of-concept initiatives, and solution evaluations to support future investments and innovation. Oversees the successful delivery and adoption of onboard technology solutions across the fleet.

Leads the creation of containerized application architecture, deployment pipelines, Onboard Technology Asset software distribution, and lifecycle governance for onboard applications. Accountable for Onboard Technology embedded platform architecture, firmware lifecycle governance, and hardware-software integration.

Reviews and safeguards confidential technical, security, procurement, commercial, and vendor information related to onboard technology platforms and services. Provides technical direction regarding technical risk, solution selection, architecture compliance, and technology adoption decisions.

Directs complex technical investigations and drives sustainable solutions that improve system resilience and service quality. Serves as the technical authority for the analysis and interpretation of onboard technology data, logs, and system records used to support operational, safety, compliance, and other confidential investigations. Exercises discretion when handling sensitive information and provides objective technical findings to authorized stakeholders. Maintains operational standards, technical documentation, and support practices that enable effective platform management and support.

Serves as TransLink's lead technical advisor and primary interface for onboard technology vendors, partners, and stakeholders. Leads the technical assessment of procurement evaluations, contract reviews, and vendor solutions involving confidential technical and commercial information. Provides technical acceptance guidance and recommendations regarding architecture, integration, and platform compliance.

Leads research, innovation, and technology assessment activities to enhance safety, customer experience, operational efficiency, and fleet performance. Supports business planning and investment decisions through technical assessments, technology recommendations, and business case contributions. Identifies future onboard technology requirements and contributes to long-term fleet and digital transformation strategies.

Provides technical leadership and direction to project teams, consultants, vendors, and technical resources through architectural guidance, solution reviews, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and the establishment of technical best practices. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this position would be acquired through a degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Software Engineering, System Information Technology, Information Systems, combined (7) years of experience in systems design and architecture, embedded OT/IoT platforms, or vehicle systems integration, preferably within transit, automotive, or industrial environments. Experience with networking in fleet and Operational Technology (OT) environments is also required.

Solid software development experience in Python, C/C++, or similar languages, sufficient to develop and validate proof-of-concept solutions, conduct R&D, and provide technical direction to development resources

Expert knowledge of ITxPT standards, MQTT brokers, containerization technologies (Docker, Portenier, Kubernetes), and onboard technology deployment strategies for fleet-scale operations.

Expert knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (J1939, J1708, CANBUS), vehicle
electrical architectures, sensor integration, embedded Linux platforms (e.g., Yocto, Openwork), firmware development, and hardware-software integration for ICE and BEB environments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Expert knowledge of principles, theories, and practices across multiple engineering disciplines including embedded systems architecture, vehicle systems integration, containerized application platforms, and OT networking

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential technical, commercial, procurement, vendor, and security-related information.

Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, consultants, vendors, and external partners in complex technology environments.

Advanced systems architecture skills to design end-to-end solutions spanning embedded hardware, containerized middleware, vehicle interfaces, back-office/cloud integration, and fleet-wide deployment

Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals including SD-WAN, IPsec/VPN, VLAN, and cellular (4G/5G) connectivity in fleet/OT environments

Advanced analytical skills to identify, assess, and provide input/recommendations related to the design, delivery, and operation of integrated multi-domain onboard technology systems, and to manage project-related risks and opportunities

Experience analyzing and interpreting technical data and system records to support operational, safety, compliance, and other confidential investigations.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time temporary position with an estimated end date of November 11, 2027

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $109,920 - $164,880 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].