Principal Architect - AI and Data Platforms

What you'll do As a Principal Architect – AI & Data Platforms, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Enterprise AI and Emerging Technology team, responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s strategy across AI, Data Platforms, and Data Governance (DG). You will define and drive the end-to-end architecture vision, ensuring alignment between business strategy, enterprise architecture standards, and modern platform capabilities. This includes leading the design and implementation of scalable AI and data solutions, establishing governance and standards, and guiding large-scale transformation initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams to build future-ready AI and data ecosystems, while leading architectural practices and mentoring teams. Strategy & Architecture Leadership Define and evolve the AI and Data Platform architecture strategy and roadmap, aligned with enterprise business priorities Establish future-state architecture vision across AI, data, analytics, and governance domains Develop and maintain architecture models, standards, and roadmaps that guide technology investments and delivery Lead enterprise-wide solution blueprints covering data platforms, AI pipelines, BI, and governance capabilities Platform & Technology Leadership Design and evolve modern data platforms (e.g., Lakehouse architectu [... source excerpt omitted ...] nd architecture governance standards in collaboration with enterprise governance functions Ensure solutions align with architecture principles, security standards, and compliance requirements Contribute to the evolution of enterprise architecture frameworks, practices, and processes Lead architecture reviews and govern solution design through project lifecycle gates Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture solutions Drive cross-functional alignment across data engineers, data scientists, BI teams, and platform teams Present architectural strategies and solutions to senior leadership and [... source excerpt omitted ...] cations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-e