Technology Infrastructure Strategy and Operations Master Plan Service
Location:
Ontario, Canada
Posted on:
Dec 27, 2025
Deadline:
Jan 30, 2026
Summary:
RFP for a master plan to guide technology infrastructure strategy and operations for multi-campus delivery, supporting Inuit self-determination and hybrid learning in Ontario.
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(1) Vendor needs to provide technology infrastructure strategy and operations master plan service– The successful proponent will develop a unified Master Plan for agency that guides both long–term vision and day–to–day implementation. The work must support multi–campus delivery across Inuit Nunangat, enable hybrid and land–based learning, and reflect Inuit self–determination in technology governance and use. The successful proponent will: Develop a phased roadmap for INU’s technology infrastructure, including centralized and remote campus networks, data systems, and security frameworks. Recommend standards and governance for enterprise systems, classroom technologies, and digital services. Ensure solutions address remote, low–bandwidth, and Inuit community realities, including support for Inuktitut and multilingual user environments. Provide costed operational plans, including staffing models, training pathways, and resource requirements for both centralized and community–based sites. Identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and partnerships with governments, telecom providers, and northern communities. Strategic Planning: Define the target state for agency digital ecosystem, including alignment with agency academic, cultural, research, and land–based learning priorities. Establish guiding principles rooted in Inuit knowledge, digital sovereignty, and self–determination. Systems & Architecture Design: Develop an integrated network and systems architecture blueprint (wired, wireless, satellite, and cloud). Recommend technology standards for classrooms, labs, administrative operations, and hybrid learning. Operational Model: Define staffing roles, service delivery models, and support processes for centralized and distributed campus sites. Plan for user training, digital literacy support, and accessibility in Inuktitut and other languages. Develop risk management and continuity strategies ensuring reliable connectivity and community accessibility.
