At AFSC, we are rooted in people and agriculture, and we believe meaningful work happens when individuals feel valued, supported, and connected to a greater purpose. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and lead what’s next, whether they’re in the field or at a desk. We attract people who care deeply about making an impact on their teams, communities, and the future of agriculture in Alberta, working hard to keep them inspired so they stay. Posting will remain open until filled, however first round screening will begin on August 24, 2026. Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant. The Manager, Enterprise Architecture serves as the lead visionary and final architectural authority for AFSC, ensuring the digital ecosystem is resilient, integrated, and optimized to support the Next Horizon strategic plan. This leadership role governs the enterprise architecture practice, managing a team of domain and solution architects to bridge complex business strategies with scalable technology execution. Operating at the highest levels of the organization, the Principal Architect aligns multi-million-dollar technology investments (spanning Azure, Salesforce, ERP, and AI platforms) with capital planning, actively manages enterprise technical debt, and acts as a trusted transformation partner to the Senior Manager of Enterprise & Engineering, the CIO, and executive business leaders. What will you be responsible for? Leads enterprise architecture strategy and governance, setting standards across business, data, application, and technology domains, chairing the Architecture Review Board, and resolving architectural risks and disputes. Owns technology investment and roadmap planning, including budget oversight, multi-year hybrid cloud strategy (Azure, Salesforce, SAP),



and alignment with corporate and digital transformation goals. Drives risk, compliance, and governance frameworks, including exception management, technical debt control, legacy system decommissioning, and enterprise AI/data governance with a focus on security and responsible AI. Leads and evolves the Architecture Practice, defining service offerings, maintaining key artifacts and standards, implementing tools/frameworks, and ensuring measurable, supportable solutions that reduce cost and improve delivery. Manages and develops the architecture team, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, performance, and succession while mentoring architects to drive capability maturity. Partners with executives and cross-functional leaders to translate business strategy into technology outcomes, enable digital transformation, ensure compliance, and evaluate emerging technologies to deliver business value. What are we looking for from you? Robust architectural leadership and communication skills, effectively setting boundaries, managing senior stakeholders, and translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused value. Holistic and forward-looking mindset, with the ability to integrate legacy systems, cloud platforms, and business processes while planning scalable 3–5 year evolution strategies. Deep expertise in governance and modern IT practices, including cybersecurity (e.G., Zero Trust), enterprise security architecture, and Agile/DevOps delivery models. Experienced change leader and framework expert, combining servant leadership with proficiency in TOGAF and enterprise architecture tools to drive adoption and manage organizational resistance. What else is in it for you? Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage) starting on your first day Flex credits to allocate toward a Health Spending

📌 Manager, Enterprise Architecture (Lacombe)
🏢 Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)
📍 Lacombe