As a Supervisor - Information and Data Architecture, you will lead a team of information and data architecture professionals within the Department of National Defence. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of data architecture strategies that support organizational objectives and enable effective decision-making across the department. Your role bridges technical expertise with people management, requiring you to balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership of talented professionals.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include directing team activities, mentoring staff, reviewing technical work, and ensuring projects align with departmental data governance frameworks and security requirements. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple divisions, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with Treasury Board standards and federal information management policies. You will also contribute to the development of data management best practices and support the digital transformation initiatives within DND.
You will work in a collaborative, dynamic environment where innovation and technical excellence are valued. The role offers opportunities to influence how the department leverages data and information to improve operational effectiveness and support defence and security objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee daily information and data architecture operations, Assign work, monitor progress, and provide guidance to team members, Review work products for quality and compliance with standards, Contribute to operational planning and process improvement
Required Skills
Records management, ATIP legislation, Information governance, Classification systems, Digital literacy, Team supervision, Work coordination, Quality control, Staff development
Typical Education
Post-secondary diploma or degree; experience in the relevant technical or functional area
Training
To qualify for this position, you typically need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, data science, software engineering, or a related discipline. Some positions may accept equivalent work experience in lieu of formal education.
Desirable qualifications include professional certifications in data architecture, enterprise architecture, or project management (such as TOGAF, ITIL, or PMP). Experience with data governance frameworks, data management tools, and database technologies is valued. Government of Canada security clearance at the Secret level or higher is required for this role.
Professional development opportunities are available through Treasury Board approved training programs, industry conferences, and internal DND learning initiatives. The Public Service offers tuition support for employees pursuing relevant certifications or advanced degrees. Employees are encouraged to participate in data architecture communities of practice and stay current with evolving technologies and government digital standards.
Entry Plans
Entry into this supervisory role typically occurs through a federal Public Service competition open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and other eligible candidates. Most candidates come through one of these pathways:
**Internal Mobility:** Current federal public servants may apply directly to competitions and may receive priority consideration. This includes lateral moves from other departments or promotions from non-supervisory information and data architecture positions within DND.
**External Recruitment:** Open competitions are advertised on the Government of Canada Job Bank and DND careers website. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience, technical knowledge, and supervisory or team leadership capability.
**Staffing Pools:** DND may maintain active staffing pools for information and data architecture professionals, allowing for rapid deployment to supervisory positions without formal competition.
**Post-Secondary Recruitment:** Graduate recruitment programs target recent degree holders for development into supervisory roles.
All candidates must pass a security clearance process and meet essential language requirements (English or French, depending on the position). Selection is based on demonstrated competencies in technical leadership, team management, communication, and strategic thinking.
Part-Time Options
Part-time and flexible work arrangements are available for this supervisory role, subject to operational requirements and departmental policy. Many DND civilian positions offer flexible hours and telework options to support work-life balance.
Remote work is increasingly available for information and data architecture roles, particularly when work involves system design, documentation, and virtual collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Supervisors may work fully remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on team needs and collective agreement provisions.
Flexible scheduling is often negotiable during recruitment, allowing supervisors to adjust start and end times or work compressed work weeks where feasible. However, supervisory roles typically require sufficient on-site or synchronous presence to effectively manage teams and attend in-person meetings with leadership and stakeholders. Specific arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis with management and are governed by the applicable Public Service labour agreement.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
