AI & Analytics Engineer I
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Job Summary
Company:
Finning International Inc.Number of Openings:
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PermanentPosition Overview:
Finning Canada is looking to hire a permanent full-time AI & Analytics Engineer-I based either in Edmonton or Calgary who will work in an early-career hands-on role that supports Analytics Engineering and AI agent development initiatives. This role contributes to building clean governed data assets in Microsoft Fabric and assists in developing task-oriented AI agents using M365 Copilot and Microsoft Foundry under the guidance of senior engineers.The AI & Analytics Engineer-I focuses on learning and applying best practices in data modeling transformation and AI agent configuration. This individual helps ensure that data models and agents are accurate documented secure and reliable while building foundational skills in analytics engineering and applied AI.
Job Description:
Major Job Functions:
1) Build and support AI agents using Copilot & Microsoft Foundry
Assist in configuring and improving Copilot and Microsoft Foundry agents that automate clearly defined business tasks.
Implement agent grounding using approved data sources (e.g. Azure AI Search) and predefined tools or actions.
Follow established AI governance safety and documentation standards; validate agent behavior through testing and user feedback.
Maintain prompts configurations and basic telemetry with guidance from senior team members.
2) Build and maintain data models in Microsoft Fabric
Develop and enhance curated gold-layer data models following provided designs naming standards and star schema principles.
Implement data transformations using Fabric Pipelines Dataflows or Notebooks under supervision.
Document table definitions measures refresh logic and lineage according to team standards.
3) Support data quality and validation activities
Assist in implementing data quality checks validation rules and schema reviews.
Investigate data issues using SQL DAX or Python with guidance; escalate anomalies and risks appropriately.
4) Collaborate on requirements and solution delivery
Participate in requirements discussions to understand business processes and analytical needs.
Work closely with Data Engineering BI Platform and Security partners to deliver assigned components.
Contribute to documentation change notes and runbooks to support solution landing and supportability.
5) Learning and skill development
Build foundational knowledge in Microsoft Fabric Power BI Copilot and AI agent patterns.
Stay current with team standards tooling updates and recommended best practices.
Actively incorporate feedback and lessons learned into day-to-day work.
Accountability:
Adheres to enterprise standards for security documentation testing and change control.
Maintains clear documentation for models and agent components worked on.
Escalates data risks quality issues or unclear requirements promptly.
Required Qualifications (Must-Have)
02 years of experience in analytics data software or related roles (including internships or co-op experience).
Foundational knowledge of SQL and data modeling concepts.
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric Power BI Azure or Copilot/LLM-based tools through education or hands-on projects.
Familiarity with Git-based workflows documentation and peer review practices.
Strong learning mindset and ability to follow standards and accept coaching.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
2 years of experience working with Microsoft Fabric and data modeling concepts (e.g. dimensional modeling semantic models) gained through professional roles internships or equivalent hands-on experience.
1 year of experience supporting or building AI agents or LLM-based solutions (e.g. Copilot Microsoft Foundry or similar) including prompt configuration or retrieval/grounding patterns.
Introductory experience with Python or notebooks for data exploration and diagnostics.
Exposure to data governance sensitivity labels or enterprise analytics environments.
Education & Experience
Diploma or Degree in Computer Science Information Management Analytics Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
Exposure to analytics or AI solution delivery through coursework projects or early-career roles.
At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.
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About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more
