Our Story & Purpose:
We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions that meet business needs while aligning with Vancity’s architectural principles and technology direction. You will translate requirements into solution designs, ensure systems work together seamlessly, and provide leadership and guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle. We’re looking for someone with strong technical and business acumen, who thrives in collaborative environments and can drive scalable, secure, and integrated solutions.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Enterprise Architecture. We are open to candidates based out of British Columbia or Ontario.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Solution Architecture or related roles
• Experience designing and delivering solutions that integrate applications, data, and cloud technologies
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, integration frameworks, and API architecture
• Knowledge of data and security architecture
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks
• Familiarity with architectural methods and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to evaluate vendor and third-party solutions for fit and scalability
• Strong communication skills to support decision-making with technical and business stakeholders

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• TOGAF or other architecture certification
• Experience in the credit union or financial industry
• Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments

You are:

• Strategic – You think long-term and align solutions with business and technology goals
• Collaborative – You work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Analytical – You assess risks, dependencies, and impacts with precision
• Adaptable – You thrive in dynamic environments and adjust to evolving priorities
• Technically Curious – You stay current with emerging technologies and best practices

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $91,000 to $136,000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3–4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.
We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process

Skills

Preferred

• Solutions Architecture
• Software Architecture