IT Application Architect - Corporate Services

Graham; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham, a leading North American general contractor, seeks an IT Application Architect for its Corporate Services division in Calgary, offering a hybrid work schedule. You will define architecture strategy, roadmaps, governance, and ensure scalable, secure solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

You’ll lead across applications and integrations and partner with business and technology leaders. Required: Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computing/Engineering and 10 years delivering IT solutions; TOGAF or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive IT solutions delivery experience.
• TOGAF/Cloud certifications preferred (Azure/AWS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Create multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives and corporate strategy.
• Provide architectural oversight across programs, projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Review and approve solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities, risks, and innovation.
• Partner with business leaders to translate goals into technology capabilities and roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish architecture best practices, mentor technical teams, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Security and risk management

DevOps practices

Architecture governance

Business-IT alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computing/Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Solutions Architect

Job description

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we enable the systems and services that make construction possible. As part of our Corporate Services team, you’ll support impactful work across the region through expertise in HR Advisory, Communications, Supply Chain, Finance, and more.

Here, your work has purpose. Your growth is supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for an IT Application Architect supporting the Corporate Services division. Reporting to the Architecture and IT Implementation Director, the incumbent defines and governs the organization’s technology architecture strategy to ensure technology investments align with business priorities, strengthen operational performance, and support future growth.

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.

This role is based in our Calgary Corporate Office, with hybrid work schedule.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, principles, standards, and governance frameworks
• Create multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives and corporate strategy
• Provide architectural oversight across programs, projects, and digital transformation initiatives
• Review and approve solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities, risks, and innovation
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to translate business goals into technology capabilities and roadmaps
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, data governance, and regulatory requirements
• Establish architecture best practices, mentor technical teams, and drive continuous improvement across the organization

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience
• Experience: 10 years of progressive experience delivering IT solutions
• Certifications: (preferred) TOGAF Certified, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect
• Skills:
  • Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, Gartner)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HCM)
  • Data, analytics, and integration architectures
  • Security and risk management principles
  • API and event-driven architectures
  • Modern application platforms and DevOps practices
  • Technology portfolio and lifecycle management

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested.

Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.