Senior Data Architect to support the development of a reference logical data model for pan-Canadian healthcare!

Our valued healthcare client is seeking aSenior Data Architect to support the development of a reference logical data model for pan-Canadian healthcare!

 Initial 1-year contract, with possibility of extension. % remote (EST)

Responsibilities

Focus on the development of a Healthcare Reference Logical Data Model (currently data elements and expanding) that can be applied across geographies; includes concepts, definitions, and relationships; is technology agnostic; includes comprehensive metadata modelling; and provides definitions for all aspects of the logical data model based on related data standards. This data model must also include concepts, definitions, and relationships. Works closely with various internal stakeholders including analysts and architects to gather their input on data concepts and solutions; Review and understand existing healthcare concepts and models in collaboration with key national, provincial, and territorial stakeholders; Apply data architectural and modelling experience to the creation of Information/data architecture that supports solutions that meet business needs; Assess current health landscape for relevant information, data models, and standards to determine future architecture (e.g. HL7 RIM, FHIR, SNOMED CT); Collaborate on the definition of related data standards, business glossary and data requirements. Provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership on the data architecture discipline. Ensures that interoperability capability, data consistency, data lifecycle, technological risks are all addressed in the data architecture; Collaborate with internal technical resources on development and promotion of data standards.

Must-Have

7+ years of experience as aSenior Data Architectworking on organization wide systems integration and transformation initiatives Experience withHL7(includes HL7 v2, v3 RIM, CDA orFHIR) 5+ years of experience leading the development of a Logical Data Model for large organizations in the Healthcare space, especially forprovincialormunicipal governmentclients 5+ years of experience working with data governanceconcepts 10+ years of experience applying information/data architecture concepts, patterns and standards 5+ years of demonstrated project delivery experience leading large scale data architecture 

Nice to Have

Good understanding of International Patient Summary(IPS) Familiarity with key health care terminologies and classifications (such as, SNOMED-CT, LOINC, ICD-10-CA/CCI, etc.) Familiarity with data management best practices e.g. DAMA-DMBOK. Experience with Metadata and Data Governance Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman or other architecture frameworks.