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Artificial Intelligence Architect / AI Consultant Category: Analytics and Emerging Digital Technologies
Main location: Canada, Quebec, Montre9al
Position ID:J1026-0558
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence Architect to serve as a strategic AI leader, supporting our clients in their digital transformation initiatives and contributing to the growth and recognition of our expertise in generative and agentic AI. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in solution architecture with a leadership role in business development, training, and AI governance.
Your future duties and responsibilities: Key Responsibilities
Architecture and Delivery
Analyze client needs, draft requirements specifications, and design the architecture for AI solutions and proofs of concept
Oversee development teams and ensure the quality of deliverables
Support organizations in implementing best practices in generative and agent-based AI (prompt engineering, context engineering)
Analyze the interdisciplinary consistency of deliverables produced by domain architects, business architects, IT architects, and developers
Strategy and Governance
Serve as the AI expert for the business unit
Participate in AI governance and strategy committees
Develop and present strategic AI business plans
Define and promote best practices for adopting AI tools (Copilot, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
Business Development
Oversee the design and preparation of proposals and the analysis of request-for-proposal documents
Organize executive-level meetings with clients to discuss AI-related issues
Simulate pricing scenarios and strategies, plan initiatives, and identify necessary resources
Participate in networking events and deliver presentations to showcase the organizations culture of innovation
Training
Design and deliver training on generative AI for professionals
Mentor internal teams to build their expertise
Write articles and participate in podcasts on AI trends
Contribute to expert communities and internal innovation initiatives
Resource Management
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members
Oversee the assignment and training of staff
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field
15 or more years of experience in information technology, including significant expertise in artificial intelligence
Proven experience in solution architecture (requirements analysis, specifications, proofs of concept)
Expertise in generative and agent-based AI, including large language models (LLMs) and tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot
Experience in proposal management and bid analysis
Experience in training, presenting, and explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences
Leadership, team management, and business development skills
Bilingualism in French/English
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Strengths
Knowledge of enterprise architecture modeling tools (BizzDesign, ArchiMate)
Experience with microservices architecture
Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or the public sector
Experience in university teaching or research supervision
AI certifications (e.g., Microsoft AI Agents, Copilot Studio, DataIKU)
Participation in AI expert committees or strategic advisory boards
Soft Skills
Commitment: Strong dedication to the success of projects, the advancement of AI expertise, and the organizations reputation
Leadership and autonomy: Ability to proactively lead initiatives, make decisions, and motivate teams without constant supervision
Teamwork: ability to collaborate with a diverse range of professionals (architects, developers, project managers, executives) in an interdisciplinary setting
Political and interpersonal skills: ability to navigate complex organizational environments, build trusting relationships with senior leadership, and influence others without formal authority
Entrepreneurial spirit: a sense of initiative, a focus on innovation, and the ability to develop new business opportunities
Communication and outreach: the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including both technical and executive staff
Adaptability: ability to thrive in changing environments and juggle multiple assignments simultaneously
Diligence and sense of responsibility: commitment to the quality of deliverables and adherence to commitments made to clients
Use of the term architect in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Skills: - AI Governance
- Architecture AI & Data
