Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details:
Position Title:Applications Architect, Digital Experience Platform
Status:FT Admin Temporary,until December 2025
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department:Information Technology Services
Campus/Location:North Campus;Hybrid model (a mix of home and in-office workdays)
Salary:$95,910.00;starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

Reports To:Lead Applications Architect

About Information Technology Services:

Humber Digital Innovation, Information Technology Services provides leadership for the continuous development of digital experiences delivered on a secure, flexible, and dependable IT environment built on a foundation of transparency, collaboration, client focus, and respect. Together we transform client ideas into results, leverage technology to enable student engagement and success, support students and employees in the journey of discovery, deliver integrated digital solutions to improve collaboration and communication across the Humber community, and improve business processes to enable better decision-making. Digital Innovation, Information Technology Services is always striving to enhance the digital experience for students, staff, and visitors.

About the Applications Architect Role:

Reporting to the Lead Applications Architect within ITS Enterprise Applications, the Applications Architect collaborates with business partners and ITS to understand and achieve desired business outcomes across all campuses. The role involves integrating the “big picture” of enterprise application platforms, services, and technology, and creating effective plans for current and future application architecture development and integrations. This includes leveraging best practices for technology design, configuration, and deployment across various enterprise applications such as the Student Information System (SIS), Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Digital Identity (DI) systems, Digital Experience Platform (DXP) systems, and related integrations.

The Applications Architect provides strategic advice to senior management on organizing enterprise digital assets to manage risk, achieve business outcomes, and optimize the client experience. This involves a diverse set of enterprise platforms, services, and integrations to meet the college’s varied business needs.

Strategic Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior administration and campus clients, ensuring project alignment with college and digital innovation objectives Serve as the primary contact for application architecture consultations, defining, evaluating, and recommending architecture requirements and strategies, including application integration and interface design Provide architecture expertise to support college-wide operations, understanding Humber’s core business and service architectures Leads technology change to deliver business outcomes while also virtually leveraging subject matter experts from any other needed technical area Oversees, or consults on, technology implementation and modification activities (e.g., projects and products), particularly for new or shared infrastructure solutions Recommend new technologies to support ITS and Humber’s Strategic Plan and Digital Campus Plan Present and advocate for new approaches and ideas to senior management, overseeing technical solution development for portfolio requirements

· Advisory and Consultation

Provide confidential strategic advice to senior management for key business proposals, addressing ambiguity, staffing impacts, labour relations, and competitive advantage Advise on application architecture approaches and issues, developing plans, solutions, and business models, and anticipating future needs. Support collaboration between ITS teams on strategic integration and standards development Participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums Identify opportunities for alignment and optimization of technology strategies to reduce duplication, manage risk and enable enterprise-wide delivery of services and solutions

· Research and Development

Research and assess applications architecture, integration models, usage patterns, systems analysis/design, and risk management Explore and identify trends impacting digital architecture planning Address competing priorities, new technologies, expanding services, and client requests Recommend application architectures to meet current and future client requirements and core business needs Understands technology trends and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to enable new and evolving business and operating models Guides technology investment decisions based on analysis and evaluation to drive targeted business outcomes while ensuring nonfunctional requirements are met Support the Digital Architecture Risk Review Team (DARRT) as a Digital Architect subject matter expert

· Standardization and Governance

Implement application architecture standards, ensuring consistency in integration and deployment Monitor and report on procedures, processes, methods, techniques, and controls, recommending new/revised standards Suggest expanded services, new processes, and standardized operational procedures to meet evolving business needs

· Continuous Improvement

Implement state-of-the-art approaches to enhance enterprise applications' ability to deliver on business objectives Support growth in services/applications supported by ITS Enterprise Applications Provide advice on increasingly complex hybrid and cloud enterprise applications Develop performance metrics for applications architecture evaluation and continuous improvement Explore and advise on action plans, strategies, and technologies for continuous improvement Promote collaboration across ITS

Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details:
Position Title:Applications Architect, Digital Experience Platform
Status:FT Admin Temporary,until December 2025
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department:Information Technology Services
Campus/Location:North Campus;Hybrid model (a mix of home and in-office workdays)
Salary:$95,910.00;starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

Reports To:Lead Applications Architect

About Information Technology Services:

Humber Digital Innovation, Information Technology Services provides leadership for the continuous development of digital experiences delivered on a secure, flexible, and dependable IT environment built on a foundation of transparency, collaboration, client focus, and respect. Together we transform client ideas into results, leverage technology to enable student engagement and success, support students and employees in the journey of discovery, deliver integrated digital solutions to improve collaboration and communication across the Humber community, and improve business processes to enable better decision-making. Digital Innovation, Information Technology Services is always striving to enhance the digital experience for students, staff, and visitors.

About the Applications Architect Role:

Reporting to the Lead Applications Architect within ITS Enterprise Applications, the Applications Architect collaborates with business partners and ITS to understand and achieve desired business outcomes across all campuses. The role involves integrating the “big picture” of enterprise application platforms, services, and technology, and creating effective plans for current and future application architecture development and integrations. This includes leveraging best practices for technology design, configuration, and deployment across various enterprise applications such as the Student Information System (SIS), Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Digital Identity (DI) systems, Digital Experience Platform (DXP) systems, and related integrations.

The Applications Architect provides strategic advice to senior management on organizing enterprise digital assets to manage risk, achieve business outcomes, and optimize the client experience. This involves a diverse set of enterprise platforms, services, and integrations to meet the college’s varied business needs.

Strategic Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior administration and campus clients, ensuring project alignment with college and digital innovation objectives Serve as the primary contact for application architecture consultations, defining, evaluating, and recommending architecture requirements and strategies, including application integration and interface design Provide architecture expertise to support college-wide operations, understanding Humber’s core business and service architectures Leads technology change to deliver business outcomes while also virtually leveraging subject matter experts from any other needed technical area Oversees, or consults on, technology implementation and modification activities (e.g., projects and products), particularly for new or shared infrastructure solutions Recommend new technologies to support ITS and Humber’s Strategic Plan and Digital Campus Plan Present and advocate for new approaches and ideas to senior management, overseeing technical solution development for portfolio requirements

· Advisory and Consultation

Provide confidential strategic advice to senior management for key business proposals, addressing ambiguity, staffing impacts, labour relations, and competitive advantage Advise on application architecture approaches and issues, developing plans, solutions, and business models, and anticipating future needs. Support collaboration between ITS teams on strategic integration and standards development Participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums Identify opportunities for alignment and optimization of technology strategies to reduce duplication, manage risk and enable enterprise-wide delivery of services and solutions

· Research and Development

Research and assess applications architecture, integration models, usage patterns, systems analysis/design, and risk management Explore and identify trends impacting digital architecture planning Address competing priorities, new technologies, expanding services, and client requests Recommend application architectures to meet current and future client requirements and core business needs Understands technology trends and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to enable new and evolving business and operating models Guides technology investment decisions based on analysis and evaluation to drive targeted business outcomes while ensuring nonfunctional requirements are met Support the Digital Architecture Risk Review Team (DARRT) as a Digital Architect subject matter expert

· Standardization and Governance

Implement application architecture standards, ensuring consistency in integration and deployment Monitor and report on procedures, processes, methods, techniques, and controls, recommending new/revised standards Suggest expanded services, new processes, and standardized operational procedures to meet evolving business needs

· Continuous Improvement

Implement state-of-the-art approaches to enhance enterprise applications' ability to deliver on business objectives Support growth in services/applications supported by ITS Enterprise Applications Provide advice on increasingly complex hybrid and cloud enterprise applications Develop performance metrics for applications architecture evaluation and continuous improvement Explore and advise on action plans, strategies, and technologies for continuous improvement Promote collaboration across ITS

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

A 4-year degree in Information Technology or a related field from a recognized institution, or equivalent training and experience in ERP applications architecture planning, development, integration, and deployment in an enterprise-wide environment

Experience/Skills

A minimum of 7 years of experience in a progressively complex enterprise systems environment Experience in the architecture and operation of leading DXP/CMS systems such as Acquia Cloud and Drupal multi-site is an asset. Higher education or public sector experience is highly desirable

Skills sought in a successful candidate include:

o Knowledge of applications architecture, strategic planning, database concepts, virtualization, cloud computing, and integration in an enterprise IT environment

o Awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architecture-related technical and business planning

o Strong client relations skills to meet diverse client business needs

o Working knowledge of technology delivery methodologies such as Agile and Scrum

o Superior analytical skills and the ability to develop relevant strategies and architectural guidance

o Extensive experience in the delivery of business application and integration/web service solutions in a large, complex organization

o Strong familiarity with cloud and on-premise application platforms, development environments, database management systems and infrastructure

o One of more of these certifications is an asset that should be highlighted in your application: AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification, Azure Solutions Architect Professional Certification, Salesforce Application Architect, Acquia Cloud Certification.

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

A 4-year degree in Information Technology or a related field from a recognized institution, or equivalent training and experience in ERP applications architecture planning, development, integration, and deployment in an enterprise-wide environment

Experience/Skills

A minimum of 7 years of experience in a progressively complex enterprise systems environment Experience in the architecture and operation of leading DXP/CMS systems such as Acquia Cloud and Drupal multi-site is an asset. Higher education or public sector experience is highly desirable

Skills sought in a successful candidate include:

o Knowledge of applications architecture, strategic planning, database concepts, virtualization, cloud computing, and integration in an enterprise IT environment

o Awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architecture-related technical and business planning

o Strong client relations skills to meet diverse client business needs

o Working knowledge of technology delivery methodologies such as Agile and Scrum

o Superior analytical skills and the ability to develop relevant strategies and architectural guidance

o Extensive experience in the delivery of business application and integration/web service solutions in a large, complex organization

o Strong familiarity with cloud and on-premise application platforms, development environments, database management systems and infrastructure

o One of more of these certifications is an asset that should be highlighted in your application: AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification, Azure Solutions Architect Professional Certification, Salesforce Application Architect, Acquia Cloud Certification.

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).