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Department of National Defence (DND)

Architecte principal de la transformation des affaires pour soutenir le projet de renforcement du socle numérique

Supply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Published
April 16, 2026
Type
Services
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Full description

The Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC), operates within the Department of National Defence (DND) in support of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), is advancing the modernization of its digital backbone to enable integrated, data-driven decision-making across joint operations. This transformation includes the implementation of enterprise data platforms, modernization of legacy systems, strengthened governance frameworks, and enhanced interoperability across domains and partners.

As digital capabilities expand in scope and complexity, effective coordination, oversight, and delivery management are critical to ensuring that initiatives align with strategic objectives, operational requirements, and departmental standards. Programs under these initiatives involve multiple stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, external vendors, and evolving delivery times.

To support the successful execution of these initiatives, CJFC requires a dedicated Business Transformation Architect to provide structured leadership, governance oversight, and delivery coordination. The Business Transformation Architect will ensure the project activities are aligned with the Defence Data Strategy, Digital Campaign Plan, and enterprise architecture direction, while maintaining schedule, scope, cost and risk controls.
This role will operate within a highly dynamic environment requiring collaboration across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders. The Business Transformation Architect will support planning, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and performance tracking to ensure the timely and effective delivery of digital transformation outcomes.

The contract period will be for One (1) 12-month period from the date of contract award with an option to extend it for up to (One) additional (12) month periods.

Please note: That Department of National Defence has already invited 15 suppliers to submit proposals in response to CCSI-26-0086 However, Department of National Defence will extend this invitation to qualified Supply Arrangement holders however the bid close date will not be extended as a result.
Please Note: This is a new requirement. There is NO incumbent.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-138-58139360
Solicitation no.
CCSI-26-0086
Buyer
Department of National Defence (DND)
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 80101500 — Management Consulting

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract term
April 29, 2026 → April 29, 2027

Key dates

Published
April 16, 2026
Closes
May 1, 2026
Amendment no.
001

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Symbiotic Group Inc., Akkodis Canada Inc., in Joint Venture
    1 contract won· latest May 25, 2026
    CAD $4.4M
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Calian Ltd.
    1 contract won· latest December 8, 2025
    CAD $1.8M
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Leo-Pisces Services Group Inc.
    1 contract won· latest February 6, 2026
    CAD $960.3K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Leo-Pisces Service Group Inc.
    1 contract won· latest July 18, 2026
    CAD $854.3K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Maverin
    1 contract won· latest January 15, 2026
    CAD $752.6K
    total awarded

Symbiotic Group Inc., Akkodis Canada Inc., in Joint Venture is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

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