Business Architect

Our client is building a modern enterprise architecture practice and is seeking a Business Architect to help lay the foundation. This short-term role is ideal for someone energized by establishing structure in a growing environment—delivering practical frameworks, building reference models, and accelerating organizational maturity. The Business Architect will play a hands-on role in shaping business processes, governance models, and documentation that will support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop an initial business architecture framework, including methods, templates, and standards.
• Capture and document current-state capabilities, processes, and value streams in priority areas.
• Analyze gaps between existing capabilities and strategic objectives; recommend future investment focus areas.
• Produce a high-level business capability map and related reference artifacts.
• Support governance setup by creating lightweight processes and criteria to evaluate business alignment of technology initiatives.
• Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to colleagues, ensuring continuity after the contract ends.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in computer science, business administration, management, or engineering (recognized in Canada); MBA is an asset.
• At least 7 years of progressive architecture experience with proven success in business/process modelling, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of modern architecture standards, business process modelling tools (UML, BPMN), and value chain approaches (e.g., Wardley Maps).
• Experience leading short-term architecture initiatives, ideally in organizations establishing new practices.
• Excellent communicator with strong facilitation, relationship-building, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to documentation, knowledge transfer, and equipping permanent staff for long-term success.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.