Enterprise Architect

Sobeys; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan

10% in-store discount

Virtual healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to partner with business and technology teams across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Enterprise Services.

This role drives architecture roadmaps, assesses technology portfolios, and guides major decisions to support strategic transformation. The successful candidate balances near-term priorities with long-term direction, reduces technical debt, and leverages AI and automation to simplify landscapes while fostering strong

Qualifications

• Translate business strategy into architecture roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop current, transition, and target state architectures.
• Lead capability-based technology planning and roadmap development.
• Evaluate technology options and support leadership decisions.
• Govern architecture reviews and ARB activities.
• Assess opportunities in AI, automation, and emerging tech.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Architecture leadership

Facilitation

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technology roadmaps

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

ERP

Job description

What You\'ll Do

• Merchandising

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to Make an Impact? Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Enterprise Architect. This role can be based out of one of our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON, Montreal, QC, Calgary, AB.

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support business and technology teams across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Inventory, Finance, and broader Enterprise Services.

This role will partner with business leaders, Technology Solutions Directors, Solution Architects, and delivery teams to develop architecture roadmaps, improve technology portfolio health, guide major technology decisions, and support strategic transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will balance near-term business priorities with long-term architectural direction while identifying opportunities to simplify technology, improve business capabilities, reduce technical debt, and leverage emerging technologies including AI and automation.

Architecture & Roadmaps

• Develop and maintain current, transition, and target state architectures.
• Lead capability-based technology planning and roadmap development.
• Identify opportunities to modernize business platforms and simplify technology landscapes.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and objectives.
• Evaluate technology options and provide decision support for business and technology leaders.

Portfolio Health & Technology Lifecycle Management

• Conduct application and technology fitness assessments.
• Develop rationalization and simplification recommendations.
• Maintain visibility into domain technology health and investment priorities.

Business Platform Architecture

Provide Architecture Leadership Across One To Many Of

• Merchandising
• Supply Chain
• Finance
• Enterprise Services
• ERP and business platform ecosystems

Architecture Governance

• Lead architecture reviews and solution reviews.
• Support Architecture Review Board (ARB) activities.
• Participate in Technical Design Authority discussions where required.
• Ensure architecture standards, patterns, and practices are consistently applied.

Emerging Technology & Innovation

• Assess opportunities for AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Help business and technology teams understand emerging technology opportunities and risks.

What You Bring To The Table

• Ability to understand business strategy and translate it into actionable architecture roadmaps.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence technology decisions across multiple business domains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance tactical delivery needs with strategic objectives.
• Ability to identify simplification opportunities and improve technology portfolio health.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and modernization opportunities.
• Strong communication skills with both business and technical audiences.

Required

What You Have to Offer

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience.
• 3+ years experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Technology Leadership roles.
• Experience developing current, transition, and target state architectures.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise application portfolios, integration patterns, and technology roadmaps.
• Experience conducting technology assessments and modernization planning.

Preferred

Experience in one or more of:

• Supply Chain
• Merchandising
• Finance Platforms
• Modern Data Platforms
• SAP ecosystems

Considered an Asset

• AI and Automation initiatives
• Cloud modernization
• Data and analytics platforms
• Technology portfolio rationalization
• Capability-based planning and business architecture

Who We Are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive the following benefits:

• health and dental benefits
• retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan
• a 10% in-store discount at participating banners
• virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• learning and development opportunities
• parental leave top-up
• paid vacation

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.