Visionpool Business Services is hiring a Data Architect Specialist who will take a lead role in overseeing the life cycle of all data structures, and their integration with all information systems, at an enterprise level. This opportunity is located on site in Regina, SK
Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to the SHA's operational environment

• Plan, direct, coordinate and support provincial analytical activities including assessing any risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Advise and support Digital Health and other departments in matters pertaining to data management.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation), experience working directly with Senior Executives.
• Ensuring integration and interoperability across the complex and diverse data sources, including multiple instances and versions, in health care is essential.
• Ensuring data quality through accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timeliness of data is vital for patient care and operational decision-making.
• Ensuring that data handling processes meet regulatory standards and maintaining detailed audit trails for transparency and reporting.
• Develops, assists (where needed), and performs quality reviews of program documents, briefing notes, business cases, scope documents, charters, and change requests, ensuring content meets Program and stakeholder acceptance criteria.
• Develops or assists in the development of design documents, requirements analysis, testing plans, process flows, procedures and policies.
• Conducts workflow analysis and recommend improvements.
• Leads process review and improvement initiatives ensuring smooth transitions to new business and project execution workflows.
• Coordinates with other team members in the organization to create or improve workflows, gather business support content and define actions to move projects forward.
• Supports Project Managers with many aspects of project delivery including planning, risk management, deliverables, communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Engage clinicians and technical teams throughout design and testing

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Data Sciences, Information Technology
• Minimum 3 years' experience in data management, data architecture, or technology development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan an asset
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity