Enterprise Architect

Westland Insurance Group; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open workplace

Growth opportunities

Autonomy

Inclusive culture

Total rewards

Values Days

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Westland Insurance Group in Surrey, BC is seeking an Enterprise Architect to translate the company’s technology vision into actionable, scalable plans. You will connect business and technology across data, platforms, and services to build a future-ready architecture.

You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on guidance, lead cloud and integration initiatives, and champion agile, product-focused working methods to enable growth and a superior customer experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT architecture, Enterprise Architect or Lead role.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent communication with senior leaders and executives.
• Experience designing solutions in public cloud and APIs.
• Strong data architecture and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Modernizing legacy systems while balancing core platforms.

Responsibilities

• Map business capabilities to technology solutions to identify gaps and opportunities for strategic investment.
• Analyze value streams to uncover inefficiencies, improve performance and customer experience.
• Bridge business needs and technical requirements, framing constraints as risks and trade-offs.
• Establish architecture principles, standards, and guardrails for speed, quality and security.
• Lead evaluations of SaaS platforms and integration technologies to ensure alignment.
• Drive adoption of modern cloud platforms and architectural patterns.
• Partner with data and delivery teams to advance AI/ML readiness.

Skills

IT architecture

Cloud platforms

Executive communication

Enterprise integration

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Azure

AWS

Job description

We're searching for an Enterprise Architect. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group Ltd is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Architect to join our growing team. This hybrid role is based out of our Head Office in Surrey, BC.

Are you passionate about shaping technology strategy and driving real business impact? Do you have 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, and experience in the enterprise space? If so, this may be the role for you! We're looking for someone who can think strategically, act pragmatically, and help drive change and agile ways of working.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $150,000- $165,000 with a 35-hour work week. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity.
Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover what's possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of clients, communities, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As our Enterprise Architect, you'll turn Westland's vision into clear, actionable technology plans. You'll connect business and technology across people, data, and platforms to build a cohesive, future-ready architecture.

You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on guidance, ensuring our technology not only supports the business but helps drive it forward. You'll also play a key role in advancing more agile, product-focused ways of working that enable scalability, improved customer experience, and data-driven decision-making.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we’ll love You:

• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, including at least 3 years in an Enterprise Architect or Lead Solution Architect role
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with proven experience partnering with senior leaders (e.g., CIO) and delivering clear, compelling presentations to executive audiences
• Proven track record of designing and delivering solutions in public cloud environments (e.g., Azure or AWS), along with building scalable integration strategies (API Management, iPaaS)
• Strong expertise in integration patterns, data architecture, and cybersecurity best practices
• Hands-on experience modernizing legacy systems while effectively balancing core platforms (such as mainframes or policy administration systems) with modern digital solutions
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A strategic, detail-oriented, and highly organized mindset, with the ability to take initiative and excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Once here, you'll:

• Map business capabilities to technology solutions to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for strategic investment
• Analyze key value streams (e.g., Claims, Underwriting) to uncover inefficiencies, reduce friction, and enhance both operational performance and customer experience
• Act as a critical bridge between business and technology—translating business needs into technical requirements and articulating technical constraints as business risks and trade-offs
• Establish and evolve architecture principles, standards, and guardrails that empower teams to move quickly while maintaining quality, scalability, and security
• Lead evaluations of SaaS platforms, vendors, and emerging technologies to ensure strong alignment with integration, scalability, and security objectives
• Drive the adoption of modern cloud platforms and architectural patterns, reducing reliance on legacy systems and enabling digital transformation
• Partner closely with data and delivery teams to advance AI/ML readiness, ensuring strategies are practical, actionable, and aligned with real-world execution
• Partner closely with the CIO and executive leadership to shape technology strategy, delivering clear, compelling presentations and strategic guidance while driving alignment on key architectural decisions