Principal Infrastructure Platform Architect

Application deadline: June 2 2026

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets reduce risks all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade. #LI-Hybrid

Position: Principal Infrastructure Platform Architect

Employment Type:Permanent #LI-Hybrid

Compensation Details:

• Infrastructure Architect 19: Salaries typically range from $112006 to $149341 annually based on qualifications and experiences plus a performance-based incentive.

Location:

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment with a current requirement of two in-office days per week increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change).

• This role can be performed from EDCs headquarters in Ottawa.

• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

About EDC:

At Export Development Canada (EDC) we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets mitigate risks and achieve growth.

Why Join EDC

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package work-life balance & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.

• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation a corporate closure period summer early Fridays & no meeting Fridays.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities including training programs workshops and language training.

• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas strengths & backgrounds to succeed.

• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives mental health support and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.

• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.

Team and Job Overview:

The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world by enabling secure reliable digital experiences and the technology outcomes required to support EDCs business transformation. Digital & Technology Solutions has set out to achieve the following objectives for EDC:

• Define execute and sustain the integrated technology target state target data model and technology operations required to enable EDCs 2030 business transformation.

• Establish and manage the rolling Digital Roadmap that sequences the technology outcomes required to achieve the technology target state and facilitate its execution across all domains in the organization.

• Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies ensuring EDC has access to the digital technology tools it needs to stay relevant in the market and grow Canadian global trade.

• Lead and ensure integrated digital data infrastructure and cybersecurity implementations to create excellent customer user and employee experiences.

Reporting to the Director IT Platform Enablement the Principal Infrastructure Platform Architect is a senior architectural leadership role accountable for shaping evolving and governing EDCs infrastructure foundations across onpremises hybrid and cloud environments. The role designs endtoend infrastructure solutions and platform capabilities (from concept through implementation and measurable outcomes) by producing solution blueprints targetstate and transitionstate architectures integration designs and nonfunctional requirements (security resilience performance observability and cost). As a delegated design authority the Architect owns and enforces infrastructure reference architectures standards and guardrails; leads architecture governance through forums such as the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and relevant Communities of Practice (CoPs); approves key design decisions and exceptions; and ensures traceability through decision records.

The role operates at the intersection of business strategy enterprise architecture platform engineering operations and cybersecurity; translating business and risk requirements into implementable designs sequencing decisions into roadmaps and governing delivery alignment to approved architectures through design reviews and ongoing engagement with delivery and managed service partners.

What you will be doing:

• Own the infrastructure architecture vision and target state across onpremises hybrid and cloud environments including transition states and decommission plans.

• Design endtoend infrastructure solutions and platform capabilities by producing solution blueprints logical and physical designs integration patterns and nonfunctional requirements.

• Define and maintain infrastructure reference architectures standards and reusable building blocks (patterns/playbooks) that teams and partners must adopt.

• Act as a delegated design authority: lead or chair design reviews; approve designs and exceptions; and ensure decisions are documented and traceable through decision records.

• Drive architecture governance and community alignment by engaging the ARB and relevant Communities of Practice (CoPs) and by coaching solution teams on standards and tradeoffs.

• Partner with cybersecurity to embed security-by-design controls threat considerations and compliance requirements into infrastructure architectures.

• Ensure platform operability by defining SLO/SLA expectations observability requirements reliability patterns and supportability criteria for managed services.

• Influence investment and delivery sequencing by providing architecture input to roadmaps estimates and prioritizationensuring outcomes are achievable within cost and risk appetite.

• Support supplier and partner governance by defining technical requirements for procurements reviewing solution proposals and contributing to KPI/SLA expectations and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience designing and governing infrastructure architectures and modernization initiatives across onpremises hybrid and cloud environments (including delivery oversight through partners/managed services).

• Proven ability to define and own infrastructure/platform strategies targetstate and transitionstate architectures and translate business operational and risk requirements into pragmatic roadmaps standards and reference architectures.

• Experience acting as a design authorityleading design reviews (e.g. ARB) approving architecture decisions managing exceptions and driving alignment through Communities of Practice (CoPs).

• Experience partnering with procurement and managing vendors.

• Strong written and verbal communication to produce decision records investment cases and clear recommendations for leadership.

• Experience driving cost transparency and optimization (e.g. show-back/chargeback) including stakeholder consumption reviews.

• Strong knowledge management and enablement mindset leveraging documentation playbooks and patterns that accelerate adoption.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence coaching and contribute to talent and capability planning.

What will make you stand out:

• Relevant certifications such as Azure/AWS/GCP Architecture FinOps Practitioner ITIL Certification M365 Professional CoPilot or AI fundamentals certification.

• Hands-on experience with supplier governance and commercial management (RFPs KPIs/SLAs service performance change requests and continuous improvement).

• Bilingual in English and French.

Eligibility:

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference This is your chance to join a dynamic growing team and leave your mark on our organization development finance and the world.

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EDCs Commitment to Employment Equity

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures backgrounds and abilities. At EDC we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow develop succeed and be their truest selves.

We actively encourage applications from women Indigenous peoples visible minorities persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants interest in a career at EDC; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

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