Lead System Architect, Legacy Transformation

What you’ll do:

• Provide oversight and direction for mainframe and related systems, ensuring high performance, integration, and alignment with FCL architecture standards.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide mainframe optimization strategy, roadmap, and portfolio.
• Lead architectural planning and validation for legacy-related projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering legacy architecture consultation to IT leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and validates procedures across infrastructure, data, and integration domains.

The Team: You will work closely with Legacy transformation team, will report into the Senior Manager, Legacy Transformation. This team strives to cultivate a culture that is collaborative, cross-functional, expertise-oriented, and consultative.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our Technology business unit and collaborate across the organization with teams across the organization who utilize the Mainframe legacy system.

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:

• Have 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience (FCL direct mainframe experience considered an asset)
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• TOGAF Standard and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP Certification) are considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 27, 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLLP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal background check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.