IT Architect (Enterprise) Location: Toronto, ON, CA The IT Architect is responsible for leading and promoting the enterprise architecture process within the organization. This includes the creation of governing principles, policies, standards, and procedures to guide solution decision-making for the organization. The IT Architect will also lead the development of an implementation plan for the Enterprise Architecture program. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and creating innovative solutions to solve complex technical challenges and ensuring the highest level of reliability, efficiency, and quality of IT systems. This role provides significant input into strategic leadership, management, and oversight in areas such as Cloud Infrastructure, Web Development (modern web applications), and SAP. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, sequencing, and prioritization of the IT solutions in alignment with the overall IT strategy. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the IT Architect will manage the creation of industry-leading technical standards and conduct Proof of Concept analyses for critical technologies and emerging technologies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess and evaluate new trends impacting the Utility industry and specifically Toronto Hydro. Design IT Asset Management model including life cycle and framework (aligned to corporate goals) that drive/improve IT system reliability, quality and timeliness of IT service, cost and/or safety. Develop IT foundational technology strategy and system plans, including conducting technical research, trending analysis, specifications and the creation of white papers. Create, maintain and enforce industry leading architectural standards, policies and procedures and gain approval from IT Senior Management/Executives. Provide technical leadership for solution design and architecture while supporting business case development, project delivery and problem/incident management. Lead PoCs (Proof of Concepts) for critical technologies and emerging technologies to support IT modernization initiatives and ensure they align with organizational needs. Define and lead the strategic roadmap for IT platforms within responsible domains. Manage and audit IT project execution with technical governance to ensure compliance with technical standards and justifying necessary exceptions. REQUIREMENTS: Post-secondary technical degree (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or a suitable combination of education and experience. Five (5) plus years of experience in IT Architecture across at least two IT disciplines (technical/solution architecture, custom solutions/application development, Cloud Architecture, SAP ECC/S4 Hasna Solution Architecture). Cloud Infrastructure - Expertise as an Enterprise Architect with experience in developing technical strategy for designing, deploying, and providing recommendation on managing cloud-based infrastructure solutions at an enterprise level. Familiarity with Azure Infrastructure, Azure Entra ID, Azure DevOps, and Azure-based solutions. Proficiency in designing solutions for enterprise IT environments involving ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration, SuccessFactors) particularly in SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration, covering architecture design, and integration. Web development experience as an Enterprise Architect with experience in developing technical strategy for designing and developing modern web applications and APIs. Experience with Liferay and back-end integration is a plus. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (e.g., server/virtualization, storage, network) and database management (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA). Experience creating and enforcing architectural standards, policies, and procedures for middleware, integration platforms, web platforms, and custom code development. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Invests in building relationships across the organization and externally to support the future of Toronto Hydro. Has a clear sense of corporate direction, expectations, holds self and others accountable to achieve objectives. Models customer focused approach in all decisions and actions. Champions Change, Productivity and Innovation: Invests in innovation, continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability. Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email our Talent Management team or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility. #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr
IT Architect (Enterprise) Location: Toronto, ON, CA The IT Architect is responsible for leading and promoting the enterprise architecture process within the organization. This includes the creation of governing principles, policies, standards, and procedures to guide solution decision-making for the organization. The IT Architect will also lead the development of an implementation plan for the Enterprise Architecture program. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving and creating innovative solutions to solve complex technical challenges and ensuring the highest level of reliability, efficiency, and quality of IT systems. This role provides significant input into strategic leadership, management, and oversight in areas such as Cloud Infrastructure, Web Development (modern web applications), and SAP. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, sequencing, and prioritization of the IT solutions in alignment with the overall IT strategy. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the IT Architect will manage the creation of industry-leading technical standards and conduct Proof of Concept analyses for critical technologies and emerging technologies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess and evaluate new trends impacting the Utility industry and specifically Toronto Hydro. Design IT Asset Management model including life cycle and framework (aligned to corporate goals) that drive/improve IT system reliability, quality and timeliness of IT service, cost and/or safety. Develop IT foundational technology strategy and system plans, including conducting technical research, trending analysis, specifications and the creation of white papers. Create, maintain and enforce industry leading architectural standards, policies and procedures and gain approval from IT Senior Management/Executives. Provide technical leadership for solution design and architecture while supporting business case development, project delivery and problem/incident management. Lead PoCs (Proof of Concepts) for critical technologies and emerging technologies to support IT modernization initiatives and ensure they align with organizational needs. Define and lead the strategic roadmap for IT platforms within responsible domains. Manage and audit IT project execution with technical governance to ensure compliance with technical standards and justifying necessary exceptions. REQUIREMENTS: Post-secondary technical degree (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or a suitable combination of education and experience. Five (5) plus years of experience in IT Architecture across at least two IT disciplines (technical/solution architecture, custom solutions/application development, Cloud Architecture, SAP ECC/S4 HANA Solution Architecture). Cloud Infrastructure - Expertise as an Enterprise Architect with experience in developing technical strategy for designing, deploying, and providing recommendation on managing cloud-based infrastructure solutions at an enterprise level. Familiarity with Azure Infrastructure, Azure Entra ID, Azure DevOps, and Azure-based solutions. Proficiency in designing solutions for enterprise IT environments involving ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration, SuccessFactors) particularly in SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration, covering architecture design, and integration. Web development experience as an Enterprise Architect with experience in developing technical strategy for designing and developing modern web applications and APIs. Experience with Liferay and back-end integration is a plus. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (e.g., server/virtualization, storage, network) and database management (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA). Experience creating and enforcing architectural standards, policies, and procedures for middleware, integration platforms, web platforms, and custom code development. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Invests in building relationships across the organization and externally to support the future of Toronto Hydro. Has a clear sense of corporate direction, expectations, holds self and others accountable to achieve objectives. Models customer focused approach in all decisions and actions. Champions Change, Productivity and Innovation: Invests in innovation, continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability. Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email our Talent Management team or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility. #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Tax Consultant Posting Date: Mar 7, 2025 Location: Toronto, ON, CA The Senior Tax Consultant will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Corporate Tax in the effective and efficient administration of the corporation and its affiliates corporate income tax obligations; including but not limited to Federal and Provincial Corporate income tax, payroll tax, and other taxes as the need arises - with a focus on tax accounting, reporting, compliance, planning and research. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement tax provisions and related disclosures. Analysis and preparation of tax account balances, reconciliations and journal entries. Assistance with tax forecasts and planning, research and analysis of strategic initiatives, changes in legislation and industry trends. Completion and filing of corporate income tax returns and related working papers. Preparation and analysis of regulatory tax filings and forecasts. First point of contact with internal stakeholders and business units, internal and external auditors, and consultants for tax related queries. Assistance with government tax audits through the preparation of all necessary documentation and correspondence. Preparation and the assistance with delivering presentations to various business units and internal stakeholders. Compliance with the Corporation’s internal control framework and ensuring control narratives are updated on a regular basis. REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field. Fully designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada. Five (5) or more years of progressive professional level accounting and tax experience at a public accounting firm or large corporation. Minimum one (1) year of corporate income tax experience. Completion of CPA Canada In Depth Tax course or Mtax program desirable. Knowledge and experience in tax compliance, planning and reporting obtained by working in public accounting and/or large corporation. Strong analytical thinker and above average problem-solving skills to be able to deal with complex accounting and tax issues in a time-sensitive and dynamic environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas to people at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of accounting standards/policy under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); specifically related to taxation. Working experience with complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, data analysis and reporting tools. Database/data management concepts specifically as it relates to Systems Applications and Products (SAP) financial systems and Business Intelligence (BI). Advanced Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Word. Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
