We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect for a 6-month contract position, with possible extensions , in Calgary, Alberta . Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Position is available as hybrid. 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Role Description

Our client is looking for an Enterprise Architect to support their Corporate Services division and help stand up their architecture practice from the ground up . This role defines and governs the organization's technology architecture strategy to ensure technology investments align with business priorities, strengthen operational performance, and support future growth.

This is a foundational role. The ideal candidate is someone who can balance TOGAF principles with pragmatic structure , establishing enterprise architecture practices, standards, and governance that fit the organization's maturity level rather than applying a purely theoretical framework.

The role advises business and technology leaders; develops architecture roadmaps, standards, and governance practices; and provides leadership across business architecture, applications, and integrations to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise goals.

Responsibilities

- Lay the groundwork for the organization's enterprise architecture function, building out core strategies, principles, standards, and governance practices from the ground up
- Shape and evolve the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring guiding principles and governance stay current and effective over time
- Chart multi-year technology roadmaps that connect directly to business goals and broader corporate direction
- Act as an architectural advisor across programs, projects, and transformation efforts, keeping initiatives on track and aligned
- Vet and sign off on proposed solution designs, confirming they hold up against enterprise architecture standards




- Keep a pulse on emerging technologies and industry shifts, flagging opportunities, risks, and areas ripe for innovation
- Work hand-in-hand with business leaders to turn strategic goals into concrete technology capabilities and roadmaps
- Safeguard compliance across security, privacy, data governance, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Champion architecture best practices while coaching and developing permanent staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization

Required Skills and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of progressive experience delivering IT solutions
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks with the ability to adapt frameworks pragmatically to organizational maturity rather than applying them rigidly
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Knowledge of data, analytics, and integration architectures
- Understanding of security and risk management principles
- Experience with API and event-driven architectures
- Experience with enterprise applications
- Familiarity with up-to-date application platforms and DevOps practices
- Experience with technology portfolio and lifecycle management
- Demonstrated experience building or maturing an enterprise architecture practice from an early or informal stage
- Strong coaching/mentoring track record, with experience developing internal (permanent) staff into architecture-capable practitioners

Desired Skills and Experience

- TOGAF certification is an asset

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.

📌 Enterprise Architect (Calgary)
🏢 InSync Systems
📍 Calgary