We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect - CRM (RQ00495) to lead the Medical Imaging Program for Supply Ontario. This is a critical hybrid opportunity requiring 10+ years expertise in provincially-scaled Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) design/implementation, PACS, DICOM, and HL7 standards within Ontario's healthcare ecosystem.
Position Details:
Client: Supply Ontario
Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto, Canada (Hybrid - Up to 3 days onsite per HM discretion)
Start Date: April 1, 2026
End Date: March 30, 2027
Duration: 249 business days (Option to extend up to 252 additional days)
Hours: 7.25 hours per day (5 days/week)
Job Type: Hybrid
Must Haves:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology (or equivalent working experience required)
• 10+ years experience as Solution Architect in medical imaging technology solutions with hands-on provincially-scaled Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) design/implementation
• 10+ years demonstrated expertise in PACS, DICOM Standards, and HL7 interoperability standards
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead enterprise-level architecture definition/validation for Provincial Enterprise Imaging ecosystem (EI-VNA, EI-V, Provincial MI Repository)
• Develop technical implementation plans: architecture, infrastructure, integration pathways, networking, security, data flows
• Support procurement/contract negotiations validating technical requirements and solution alignment
• Establish/document standards for application interfaces, middleware, databases, system interactions
• Create draft RFP technical components: requirements, architectural specs, integration design, workflows
Background & Context:
Form dedicated team of 2 Senior Solution Architects for Medical Imaging Program procurement supporting Ontario Health's enterprise imaging initiatives across hospitals and ICHSCs.
Additional Requirements:
• Knowledge of Ontario healthcare sector IT systems and product dependencies
• Architectural disciplines: Business, Application, Information, Infrastructure, Privacy, Security
• Service management frameworks: ITIL, PMBOK, COBIT, Zachman, TOGAF, Rational, Agile
• Medical Imaging vendor landscape knowledge within ICHSCs and regulations
• PHIPA/FIPPA privacy legislation expertise
• Public sector experience (mandatory)
Deliverables Include:
• Support EI-VNA contract negotiation (technical validation, architecture alignment)
• Develop EI-VNA technical implementation plan (architecture, integration, infrastructure)
• Lead draft RFP technical components for Enterprise Imaging Viewer (EI-V)
• Define solution architecture for Provincial Medical Imaging Repository
• Design technical foundation: infrastructure, interfaces, networking, security, data flows
• Develop data migration strategy for hospitals/ICHSCs
• Oversee deployment of migration tools, interface components, network configurations
• Document technical integration/migration processes
Desired Skills:
• Compare/contrast health IT systems for efficient medical imaging modernization
• Apply HL7 V2/FHIR and health information management principles
• IT privacy/security standards (FIPPA, PHIPA) application
• Public sector procurement process execution
• Risk mitigation strategies across business/privacy/security/financial domains
• Strong communication for technical/non-technical audiences and stakeholder consensus
Evaluation Criteria (100 Points):
• IT degree + 10+ years medical imaging Solution Architect (VNA experience) - 20 pts
• Ontario healthcare IT systems knowledge - 20 pts
• Architectural disciplines knowledge - 20 pts
• Medical Imaging vendor landscape/ICHSC regulations - 20 pts
• PHIPA/privacy legislation knowledge - 10 pts
• Complex multi-stakeholder environment experience - 10 pts
How to Apply:
Submit mandatory documents to kenny.offor@smsoftconsulting.com or hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST:
• Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
• Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
• Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.
Additional Information:
• Hybrid: Up to 3 days onsite (HM discretion)
• Public Sector Experience: Mandatory
• Knowledge Transfer: Full KT to Ontario Health team with documentation review/sign-off
• Ontario Restriction: Systems/assets cannot leave Ontario without approval
• WhatsApp updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KCmWoqPlxWvAZmyXLcd8or
• Comply with Ontario Health policies/procedures
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