Senior IT Artificial Intelligence (AI) ArchitectDesigner
Job Summary
- Develop and contribute to the organizations overall Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy.
- Design and develop conceptual logical and physical architectures for AI solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the design and implementation of enterprise AI solutions.
- Develop architecture deliverables across Enterprise Application and Technology Architecture domains.
- Design scalable and sustainable AI solutions leveraging modern technologies and industry best practices.
- Apply hands-on expertise in:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Stay current with emerging technology trends and advancements in AI machine learning and data science.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to continuously improve AI solutions and organizational capabilities.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective AI architecture and technology solutions.
- Support stakeholder engagement activities including presentations briefings workshops and facilitated meetings.
- Contribute to project planning and provide architecture expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure architectural solutions align with organizational standards processes and strategic objectives.
- Demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving decision-making communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines.
- Hands-on working experience developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy for an organization.
- Demonstrated experience creating conceptual logical and physical architectures relevant to designing and developing AI solutions.
- Strong experience designing enterprise-scale AI architecture and technology solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Experience with Machine Learning (ML).
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Knowledge of current industry technology trends and advancements in AI machine learning and data science.
- Demonstrated ability to apply emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve solutions.
- Experience developing Enterprise Architecture deliverables including architecture models and related artifacts.
- Experience developing Application Architecture deliverables including application models and solution designs.
- Experience developing Technology Architecture deliverables including technology models and infrastructure architecture.
- Experience and knowledge in Project Management.
- Ability to work within structured project environments and contribute to successful delivery of complex technology initiatives.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Previous experience working with the Ontario Public Service (OPS).
- Previous public sector or government technology experience.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement including:
- Executive presentations
- Briefing notes
- Stakeholder meetings
- Workshops and facilitated sessions
- Knowledge of OPS development standards and processes.
- Experience working within complex enterprise technology transformation environments.
Required Skills:
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience AI Strategy & Architecture Hands-on working experience developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy for an organization. Demonstrated experience creating conceptual logical and physical architectures relevant to designing and developing AI solutions. Strong experience designing enterprise-scale AI architecture and technology solutions. Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies Hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Experience with Machine Learning (ML). Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs). Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Knowledge of current industry technology trends and advancements in AI machine learning and data science. Demonstrated ability to apply emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve solutions. Enterprise Architecture Experience developing Enterprise Architecture deliverables including architecture models and related artifacts. Experience developing Application Architecture deliverables including application models and solution designs. Experience developing Technology Architecture deliverables including technology models and infrastructure architecture. Project Management Experience and knowledge in Project Management. Ability to work within structured project environments and contribute to successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. Communication & Professional Skills Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Previous experience working with the Ontario Public Service (OPS). Previous public sector or government technology experience. Experience with stakeholder engagement including: Executive presentations Briefing notes Stakeholder meetings Workshops and facilitated sessions Knowledge of OPS development standards and processes. Experience working within complex enterprise technology transformation environments. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a senior-level AI Architect with a combination of strategic AI leadership and hands-on architecture experience. They should be capable of defining an organizations AI strategy while also designing the technical architecture required to implement AI solutions. Candidates with demonstrated experience across AI Strategy Enterprise Architecture ML LLMs RAG Application Architecture Technology Architecture and Project Management will be strongly preferred. Previous experience within the OPS or broader public sector will be considered an asset. Important: This is a fully onsite role in Toronto requiring 5 days per week onsite attendance.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Data Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related Degree in Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science Computer Science or a related discipline