Job Description
Job Title:  Technology Designer
Requisition ID:  34049
Location:  Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7C6
| Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7E8
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Associate
Job Type:  Full Time

 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications, the Technology Designer serves as the bridge between business needs and technology execution. This role is responsible for translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle. 

 

Working closely with business leaders, stakeholders, application teams, architects, data and analytics teams, and technology partners, the Technology Designer is accountable for shaping solution direction, guiding technology initiatives from concept through implementation, coordinating delivery activities, supporting governance processes, and driving continuous improvement across the technology landscape. 

 

The successful candidate combines business acumen, solution design expertise, delivery leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement skills to align cross-functional teams, influence technical outcomes, and ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value. 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Build strong relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand priorities, objectives, challenges, and opportunities, translating business needs into effective technology solutions and roadmaps
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs, solution architectures, workflows, integration strategies, and implementation plans
  • Design scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable technology solutions
  • Evaluate technologies, platforms, tools, and delivery approaches to recommend optimal solutions
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology teams throughout the solution lifecycle
  • Lead solution design sessions, technical reviews, and stakeholder alignment activities
  • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, analytics, data, and support teams
  • Align priorities, dependencies, timelines, and technical decisions across stakeholders and initiatives
  • Support the delivery of projects, enhancements, and operational improvements
  • Design and oversee data integrations, APIs, automation opportunities, and digital solutions
  • Ensure architecture, security, privacy, and governance standards are incorporated into solution designs
  • Identify technical risks, constraints, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement and modernization across applications, platforms, and business processes
  • Assess emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation, to identify opportunities that create business value
  • Develop proofs of concept, prototypes, and pilot solutions to validate business opportunities and technical approaches
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and design artifacts
  • Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and business audiences
  • Develop and manage technology work plans, ensuring activities are sequenced, resourced, and executed to achieve business outcomes
  • Provide day-to-day guidance to technical resources, ensuring development activities align with approved designs, priorities, and delivery objectives
  • Oversee technology initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring readiness, stakeholder engagement, and business adoption

What You'll Bring:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in solution design, application development, systems integration, technology consulting, enterprise applications, or related technical roles
  • Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions and implementation plans
  • Strong knowledge of application architecture, systems integration, data management, and modern technology platforms
  • Experience leading solution design activities across multiple stakeholders and functional teams
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to balance business and technical requirements
  • Experience assessing business processes and identifying technology-enabled improvement opportunities
  • Knowledge of governance, risk management, and technology best practices
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, automation, analytics platforms, or enterprise applications is an asset
  • Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives is an asset
  • Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering business value through technology
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex technology solutions, driving alignment and achieving business outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute technology initiatives, including issue resolution and stakeholder engagement

What You'll Get:

 

  • Purpose-driven work supporting a global organization focused on Feeding the Future
  • Opportunities to shape technology strategy and influence enterprise-wide solutions
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of business and technology initiatives
  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning 

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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