Director of AI

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global experience transformation partner. We drive AI-powered change and measurable impact across complex multi-brand ecosystems. Leveraging expertise that spans across the customer experience lifecycle from strategy design to engineering and beyond we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and maximize value for their business and customers.

Our 750 team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz NFL Moderna Lululemon Dropbox Atlassian AE Networks and The Very Group.

Apply Digital was founded in 2016 in Vancouver the past nine years we have grown to ten cities across North America South America the UK Europe and India.

At Apply Digital we believe in the One Team approach where we operate within a pod structure. Each pod brings together senior leadership subject matter experts and cross-functional skill sets all working within a common tech and delivery framework. This structure is underpinned by well-oiled scrum and sprint cadences keeping teams in step to release often and retrospectives to ensure we progress toward the desired outcomes.

Wherever we work in the world we envision Apply Digital as a safe empowered respectful and fun community for people every single day. Together we work to embody our SHAPE (smart humble active positive and excellent) values and make Apply Digital a space for our team to connect grow and support each other to make a difference.

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LOCATION:Apply Digitalis hybrid/remote friendly.The preferred candidateshouldbe basedin the GreaterTorontoArea ofCanadaworking in hours that align toET.

THE ROLE:

Are you experienced in applying AI and data science to complex real-world business problems Do you enjoy working closely with clients and delivery teams to design AI solutions that are robust scalable and aligned with enterprise requirements Are you motivated by helping organizations responsibly adopt modern AI technologies including large language models in production environments

Apply Digital is seeking a Director of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to serve as a senior AI LLM and Data Science Subject Matter Expert across client this role you will guide the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions working closely with engineering data product and consulting teams to ensure AI initiatives are technically sound operationally viable and aligned with business objectives.

This role is client-facing and delivery-focused supporting AI initiatives from early assessment through implementation and scale. You will contribute hands-on expertise while helping establish consistent approaches standards and best practices for AI delivery across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the AI LLM and Data Science SME on client engagements supporting discovery solution design and delivery activities.
Lead technical discussions with client stakeholders to assess AI readiness data availability architectural considerations and feasibility.
Design and guide AI solution approaches including: Large language modelbased applications (e.g. retrieval-augmented generation orchestration evaluation). Applied machine learning and data science workflows. Integration with enterprise data platforms and digital systems.
Collaborate with data engineers platform engineers and application teams to ensure AI solutions align with cloud-native architectures and delivery standards.
Support the progression of AI initiatives from early experimentation into implementation phases suitable for broader organizational adoption.
Advise on evaluation monitoring and operational considerations for AI and machine learning solutions.
Embed responsible AI privacy security and compliance considerations into solution design and delivery.
Partner with cross foundational teams to support proposals discovery workshops and active client engagements.
Contribute to reusable AI patterns approaches and documentation that can be leveraged across multiple clients.
Stay current with emerging AI LLM and data science techniques applying new capabilities where they provide clear value.

REQUIREMENTS

8 years of experience working with AI data science or machine learning in enterprise or consulting environments.
Demonstrated experience acting as a subject matter expert on complex client-facing technical initiatives.
Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Data Science Machine Learning or a related field is required.
Strong understanding of modern AI approaches including large language models and applied machine learning.
Experience designing AI solutions that integrate with enterprise data platforms and cloud-native architectures.
Exposure to MLOps or LLMOps practices including deployment monitoring and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with data science workflows model evaluation and performance trade-offs.
Solid understanding of data privacy security and compliance considerations related to AI systems.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment in balancing innovation risk and practicality.

NICE TO HAVES

Experience working in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments.
Experience contributing to internal standards playbooks or reusable delivery frameworks is a plus.
Professional certifications in GCP Snowflake or Databricks are considered a plus.

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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

At Apply Digital people are at the core of everything we do. We value your time safety and health and strive to build a work community that can help you thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.

An inclusive and safe environment: Were truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets including partner tech certifications custom learning plans workshops mentorship and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our teams success so we offer flexible personal time offer (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs priorities and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways from remote to in-office to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. Thats why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information visit theDiversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at emailprotected.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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ABOUT APPLY DIGITALApply Digital is a global experience transformation partner. We drive AI-powered change and measurable impact across complex multi-brand ecosystems. Leveraging expertise that spans across the customer experience lifecycle from strategy design to engineering and beyond we enable ou...