Senior Data Architect

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT (Data Modelling & Azure AI;
Enterprise AI & Data Centre of Excellence)Requisition #:
R26-3627 (RQ00239)
Location:
Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH;
Toronto, ON - *See WorkModel)
Engagement Type:
Contract
Number of Resources required:
1
Term:
2026-11-23 to 2027-05-23 (130 days) with possible extension
Rate (CAD):
Up to $102.00 per hour / Commensurate with related experience and market competitiveness
Hours per day:
7.25
Security Screening:
Standard (Criminal Record Check)
Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking one (1) Senior Data Architect/Modeller to join our talented Service Delivery team within Metrolinx.
WORK MODEL: The successful contractor will be working hybrid with 3 days in office at 277 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario and 2 days remote/work from home per week.
Thank you.
Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.
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PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Senior Data Architect/Modeller will design and evolve enterprise data architecture and data models to enable scalable analytics, AI, and data products. The role will help establish the future-state data architecture, identify critical data assets, and define standards and integration patterns that enable data to be governed, reusable, accessible, and AI-ready.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESKey Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise data architecture and conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting AI, analytics, and operational use cases.
Define scalable architecture patterns for the integration, storage, transformation, sharing, and consumption of enterprise data.
Design reusable data products and common data models that can support multiple business and AI use cases.
Contribute to the organization’s future-state data architecture, including transition from existing platforms and architectures.
Identify and define critical data assets and domains required to support enterprise priorities.
Establish and promote enterprise data architecture, modelling, interoperability, and integration standards.
Partner with Data Governance teams to embed data ownership, quality, metadata, lineage, classification, and lifecycle requirements into architecture and data products.
Assess data requirements and architecture implications for AI, Generative AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and reporting initiatives.
Work with business, Data & AI, architecture, engineering, and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
Identify architecture gaps, duplication, data silos, and opportunities to improve data reuse and interoperability across the enterprise.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Significant experience in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, data engineering, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models and enterprise data architectures.
Experience designing modern data architectures supporting cloud, analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise integration.
Strong knowledge of data modelling, data integration, APIs, data platforms, metadata, master/reference data, and data quality concepts.
Understanding of data governance, data ownership, lineage, security, privacy, and information lifecycle management.
Knowledge of modern architecture approaches such as data lakehouse, data products, domain-oriented architecture, and cloud-based data platforms.
Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into practical architecture standards, models, and patterns.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (Candidates must meet all requirements below)
Significant experience designing enterprise data architectures and conceptual, logical, and physical data models for AI/ML, Generative AI, analytics, and cloud workloads, including the data requirements for model training, inference, RAG, feature engineering, and AI/ML pipelines.
Deep technical expertise in modern cloud data platforms, data engineering, integration, APIs, metadata, lineage, and data quality, with strong knowledge of the Azure data and AI ecosystem, Azure Machine Learning, and Microsoft Foundry/Azure AI Foundry, and architectural patterns supporting scalable AI/ML solutions.
Strong understanding of data governance, data ownership, lineage, data quality, security, privacy, and information lifecycle management, with the ability to design governed, traceable, and fit-for-purpose data architectures that support the AI/ML and model lifecycle.
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WHY WORK WITH TRI-GLOBAL?
Empower positive change by enabling our clients to revolutionize innovation and technology, elevating them to a higher level of excellence and efficiency.
Join an exceptional and committed team that redefines the landscape, forging a distinctive path towards success.
Engage in stimulating and captivating projects that push boundaries and keep you constantly motivated.
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