Technology Solution Architecture Advisor – Email Messaging

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Technology Solution Architecture Advisor defining and governing email messaging architectures in M365 environment for iA Financial Group. Key role in ensuring compliance and security in technological evolution.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeQuébec • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain reference technology architectures for email messaging services (Exchange Online, hybrid environments, and related M365 services)
Establish architecture principles, standards, and constraints applicable to messaging
Evaluate and recommend technology directions based on business needs, risks, and the IT roadmap
Act as an architecture reference within technology governance bodies
Provide architecture assessments for projects, change requests, and cross-functional initiatives
Validate the compliance of solutions proposed by delivery teams with established architectural guidelines
Integrate information security, regulatory compliance, and data protection requirements into messaging architectures
Define architecture targets related to availability, business continuity, and resilience
Collaborate with security teams to ensure consistency of architectural controls (e.g., phishing protection, encryption, DLP)
Conduct structured technology monitoring of messaging services and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Analyze architectural impacts of new capabilities or vendor-imposed changes
Recommend the adoption, deferral, or exclusion of certain features based on architectural alignment
Advise delivery teams, operations teams, and project managers on architectural considerations
Act as an architecture expert in complex or high-impact situations (e.g., major incidents, structural changes)
Contribute to knowledge sharing and the overall architectural maturity of the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a college diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in computer science or another relevant field
Has 8 to 10 years of experience in information technology, including significant experience in technology architecture and email messaging
Has demonstrated experience in advisory, oversight, and governance roles
Is recognized for strong expertise in messaging architectures, particularly Exchange Online and hybrid environments
Stands out for a solid understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, identity, and security challenges
Demonstrates strong analytical, synthesis, influence, and communication skills in complex and cross-functional contexts
Is fluent in French, both spoken and written
Has an advanced level of English, as the role involves facilitating meetings, delivering presentations, and communicating regularly by email with English-speaking internal and external colleagues and partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible group insurance
Competitive retirement plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation and wellness/personal development days
Telemedicine
Employee and family assistance program
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonuses
Discounts on iA products
Much more

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Hard Skills & Tools

technology architectureemail messagingExchange OnlineMicrosoft 365information securityregulatory compliancedata protectionavailabilitybusiness continuityresilience

Soft Skills

analytical skillssynthesis skillsinfluence skillscommunication skillsadvisory skillsoversight skillsgovernance skills