Senior Solutions Designer

Project Overview

The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) – Species at Risk Branch (SARB) is implementing a modern Registration and Permit Management System under the new Species Conservation Act (2025).

The system architecture includes:

• Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Back-office platform)
• MuleSoft (Middleware & integrations)
• Java/React (Public-facing portal)

Role Summary

The Senior Solutions Designer will lead end-to-end solution architecture and technical design across the platform. This role focuses on CRM integration, workflow design, system architecture, and enterprise alignment, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture
• Design registration and permit workflows
• Lead integration between:
• Public portal (Java/React)
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• MuleSoft middleware
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Oversee:
• Data flows
• Security
• Performance & scalability
• Collaborate with:
• Business stakeholders
• Architects & developers
• QA/testing teams
• Cybersecurity & infrastructure
• Vendors & project managers

Requirements

Must-Have Requirements

Core Experience

• 10+ years in COTS CRM systems (Oracle Siebel / IBM Curam / Dynamics)
• 10+ years in J2EE integrations
• Strong experience in:
• Business architecture
• System analysis
• Solution design
• Deep understanding of J2EE architecture

Technical Skills

• Experience with:
• N-tier web applications
• Unix, Shell scripting, Ant scripts
• JavaScript, XML/XSD, XSL
• HTML5
• Source control tools (SVN/CVS)
• Hands-on with:
• XSLT / XQuery / XPath
• XSLT tools (e.g., Oxygen IDE)
• Experience in:
• Functional & technical requirements design
• Enhancements to existing web solutions
• Knowledge of:
• SDLC methodologies (Agile preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal & written communication
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Analytical & problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams

Public Sector Experience

• Experience with OPS standards/processes (preferred)

Nice-to-Have

• Previous Ontario Public Service (OPS) experience
• Familiarity with government digital transformation projects