Canadian North is a vital air service provider for the Canadian Arctic and an industry-leading charter carrier. With a mission to make life better in the communities we serve, we provide reliable passenger and cargo services to 25 northern communities, connecting them with major southern hubs in Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

As a proudly 100 Inuit-owned airline, we are deeply committed to cultural inclusivity, community investment, and the well-being of northern communities. Canadian North strives to be a trusted partner for the North by contributing to prosperity, fostering community connections, and supporting innovation and teamwork.

We prioritize safety, reliability, and collaborative success in everything we do. Our customers choose us because they trust us to deliver essential services with care and consistency. At Canadian North, we offer more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to embark on an adventure while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Join us as we connect northern Canada with the world, delivering on our mission and building a workplace where people want to start and grow their careers.

As the IT Architect – Cloud Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving CN’s cloud transformation strategy. You will lead the migration of systems from on-premises infrastructure—primarily VMware—to the Microsoft Azure platform. My position demands both strategic foresight and hands-on technical expertise to build, optimize, and secure a scalable cloud environment that aligns with organizational objectives. Also, collaboration with several IT functions to ensure the successful implementation and performance of cloud services will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Cloud Migration:
- Lead the design, planning, and execution of the migration from on-premises infrastructure to cloud platforms, primarily Microsoft Azure.
- Conduct assessments of legacy infrastructure and develop customized cloud migration strategies.
Cloud Architecture & Engineering:
- Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures.
- Implement best practices for cloud-native design, multi-cloud/hybrid integration, and platform services.
Automation & Optimization:
- Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for automated deployments and infrastructure management.
- Optimize performance and cost through architecture tuning and automation strategies.
Security & Compliance:
- Integrate security by design into cloud solutions.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL).
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce identity, access, and data protection controls.
Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with DevOps, security, and development teams to align cloud strategy with business and technical goals.
- Provide subject matter expertise on cloud infrastructure and tools.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of cloud-related incidents.
Monitoring & Documentation:
- Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms for performance and security.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on cloud architecture, configurations, workflows, and policies.

Skills & Qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required.

- A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline can be beneficial but is not mandatory.

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert – essential for designing and implementing Azure-based solutions.

- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or CompTIA Cloud+ – helpful for ensuring secure cloud deployments.

- IT framework certifications like ITIL Foundation or TOGAF may be valuable for aligning cloud solutions with enterprise architecture and service management.

- Ongoing technical training in cloud technologies, automation, cybersecurity, and DevOps practices is necessary to keep pace with evolving trends.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (especially Microsoft Azure) and tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, and CI/CD pipelines is critical.

Closing Date: May 27, 2025