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Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state‑of‑the‑art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets, creating long‑term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled‑worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Core Values Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

Job Overview The Solution Architect supports IT solution delivery initiatives within our pipeline operations and will partner with business units, project managers, and technical teams to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions that align with both IT strategy and industry‑specific requirements, including safety, regulatory compliance, and high availability. This role plays a critical part in designing integrated, secure, and scalable solutions that meet operational and business needs across SCADA systems, asset management, regulatory reporting, and enterprise applications. The position is located at our Calgary head office and is an in‑office role.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

Lead the design of IT solutions across a range of business domains, including pipeline operations, asset integrity, enterprise systems, and compliance.

Translate business and operational requirements into architecture blueprints and solution specifications.

Design integration between IT and OT systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, EAM, GIS).

Project & Delivery Support

Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and technical leads throughout the project lifecycle – from solutioning through implementation.

Provide architecture oversight and governance across multiple concurrent IT projects.

Ensure delivered solutions adhere to security, scalability, and performance standards.

Technology & Standards Alignment

Align solutions with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity policies, and data governance frameworks.

Evaluate technologies, vendors, and platforms relevant to the pipeline industry, such as cloud SCADA integration, mobile field solutions, and predictive analytics.

Maintain documentation and architecture artifacts.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical complexity and business value.

Communicate architectural decisions clearly to cross‑functional teams and leadership.

Qualifications And Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology.

A minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field, with at least 3 years in a solution architecture or technical lead role.

Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence and integration patterns.

Familiarity with enterprise systems D365, Enablon, GIS (Esri) and SCADA platforms.

Proficiency in cloud technologies (Azure) and integration architectures (APIs, middleware, microservices).

Strong understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Preferred: TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification; Azure or AWS Solution Architect certification; Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices.

Experience in oil & gas, energy, or utilities – preferably in pipeline operations or midstream sector – is an asset.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; analytical and problem‑solving capability; results‑driven and detail‑oriented.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment, managing multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining quality and timeliness.

Application Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French).

Benefits

Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement.

Opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business.

Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans.

A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships.

Meaningful work that makes a difference.

Opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

Values & Commitment

The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company.

Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities.

The commitment and resilience of our people.

Collaboration and achieving success together.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Trans Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment and bias. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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