Digital Architect

Job Information
Job Title: Digital Architect 
Job Requisition ID: 86481
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 20th, 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 and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please click here.
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 centre of digital delivery. The division partners with ministries to design simpler, faster, and better services; build confidence and capability in modern digital practice; and ensure service quality and value through clear standards and controls.
The Product Branch within DDD is accountable for partnering with ministry programs to frame problems and deliver evidence-based solutions through the design and delivery of technology and services.

Role Responsibilities

The Product Branch is looking for three (3) Digital Architects. Reporting to the Manager, Product and Delivery, this position is a visionary and technical leader responsible for shaping the strategic design and overseeing the implementation of the organization’s digital ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create innovative solutions.
Bridging business strategy and technological execution, the Digital Architect translates complex organizational goals into robust, scalable, secure, and AI-enabled digital architectures — aligning solutions with GoA enterprise architecture standards, defining technology standards, and providing architectural leadership across product teams to enable reliable service delivery, support modernization, and reduce operational and technology risk.
The responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and drive the enterprise digital and AI architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Design scalable end-to-end digital solutions integrating AI/ML, data, applications, and enterprise systems.
• Establish and govern architecture standards, security requirements, and responsible AI practices.
• Lead technology, platform, and vendor evaluations, including AI/ML solutions and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, enabling successful AI-driven project outcomes.
• Govern enterprise integration and architecture decisions to reduce technical debt, risk, and operational complexity.
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts, including solution designs, data flows, blueprints, and decision records.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical teams, including those working on AI/ML initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance technical excellence, business pragmatism, and ethical AI considerations.

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, supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• Experience in software development, engineering, or architecture, including as a Digital, Solution, or Enterprise Architect, with a focus on digital transformation and AI integration.
• Experience designing complex digital platforms incorporating AI/ML capabilities, such as automation, personalization, predictive analytics, or generative AI.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including AI/ML services and modern application architectures.
• Experience with integration patterns, DevOps, CI/CD, or MLOps practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cybersecurity principles, including AI and data security.
• Experience delivering digital services in agile, product-oriented environments and familiarity with languages such as Python, Java, .NET, or Node.js.
• A cover letter demonstrating how the candidate’s qualifications align with the 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

• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, and Agile certifications.
• A fundamental understanding of AI/ML concepts, model lifecycle management, and common algorithms.

The below statement must be included in job ad:

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Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

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

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Final candidates will 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.

Additional Information

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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.

Use for open competitions only - 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.

How To Apply
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 for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for 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 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 JobBoard@gov.ab.ca.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.