151 Artificial Intelligence jobs in Canada

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About Us!  
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Summary:
We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to champion AI adoption across our company while ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives and our technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about AI technologies and skilled in educating, guiding, and translating needs of non-technical users to leverage AI solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. This role serves as a bridge between AI innovation and practical business applications, fostering adoption and best practices within our global ambassador community.

Key Responsibilities:
Alignment & Business Integration

• Partner with business leaders to identify AI opportunities that align with organizational strategy and deliver measurable value
• Translate business requirements into AI use cases and collaborate with technical teams on implementation roadmaps
• Monitor AI trends and assess their relevance to our industry and competitive landscape
• Develop business cases for AI investments and track ROI on implemented solutions

P latform & Technology Evangelism

• Serve as the primary advocate for our AI platforms and tools across all business units
• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and demonstrations to drive platform adoption
• Collaborate with IT and platform teams to ensure seamless integration with existing technology stack
• Maintain expertise in our AI toolchain and stay current with platform updates and capabilities

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Actively participate in our global AI ambassador network, sharing insights and best practices
• Organize and facilitate cross-functional AI working groups and communities of practice
• Create and curate content including case studies, tutorials, and success stories
• Represent the organization at internal and external AI conferences and events

Management & Adoption

• Develop change management strategies to overcome resistance and drive AI adoption
• Identify and train local AI champions within different departments
• Establish metrics to measure AI literacy and adoption across the organization
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to teams implementing AI solutions
• Advise on ethical considerations in AI development including fairness, transparency and accountability aligned to applicable regulations.
• Being able to travel 30% of the time nationally as well as internationally.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience with AI and machine learning concepts, tools, and applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and influence diverse audiences.
• Ability to translate complex AI topics into accessible language and practical business solutions.
• Familiarity with our specific AI platforms and technology stack (Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow) and programming skills (Python, R, or similar).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing AI-related projects is preferred.
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish an asset but not mandatory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in training or change management related to technology adoption.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI practices, and data privacy regulations.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and AI deployment environments.
• Experience tailoring AI solutions to specific industry challenges or business goals.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation : Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way:   We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person.  We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results.  We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do.  We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way. 

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital . This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders.  Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR) !    This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates. 

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, computer science, mathematics, economics, physics, healthcare, and the environment.
Microsoft Research Asia - Vancouver lab ( , located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, BC, Canada, our lab represents Microsoft Research Asia's expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. We're on a mission to transform the future of artificial intelligence by bridging the gap between cutting-edge general AI and the specialized, real-world applications that drive meaningful impact.
We are seeking multiple Research Interns working on artificial intelligence projects, with a wide range of potential topics ranging from multimodality, world model to LLM and computer vision. You will be working with MSR researchers across Vancouver lab, Redmond lab, Beijing lab and beyond to shape and develop the next generation of artificial intelligence. We support Research Interns to explore various sectors of artificial intelligence, as long as they align well with Vancouver's lab or the whole MSR mission.
We encourage students with diverse research backgrounds broadly lie in artificial intelligence, including but not limited to multimodality, AI4Code, NLP, LLM, robotics, agents and computer vision, to apply for this position.
**Responsibilities**
Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world's best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.
**Additional Responsibilities**
+ Conduct research on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence methodologies and identify new opportunities to advance artificial intelligence from various aspects.
+ Leverage interdisciplinary expertise and knowledge across NLP, LLM, computer vision, and other related domains to accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence.
+ Develop, prototype, and optimize novel methodologies to tackle the core challenges of artificial intelligence.
+ Disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, top-tier conferences, and other relevant venues, and present results both internally and externally.
+ Collaborate with researchers at MSR or Microsoft and beyond to advance and propel the research process.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Currently enrolled in a Master or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
**Other Requirements**
+ Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager's Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
+ In addition to the qualifications below, you'll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and vibrant research environment.
+ Willingness to embrace knowledge/technique outside your field of research.
+ Solid programming skill, including prototyping, implementation and optimization.
+ Experience in LLM pre-training, post-training and inference (like Megatron framework).
+ Experience in world model, multimodality and AI4Code.
+ Reinforcement Learning experiences and frameworks (like VeRL, rLLM)
+ Proven publication track such as CVPR, ACL, ICML, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, RSS etc.
Intern - MSR- The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $5,600 - CAD $10,000 per month.
Find additional pay information here: accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar (September - April).
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

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Tucows Domains is the world's largest wholesale domain registrar, responsible for maintaining the health, neutrality, and openness of an important—but largely invisible part of the Internet: the domain name system (DNS).

As part of Tucows—one of the world's largest Internet companies—Tucows Domains has a rich history of helping make the Internet better, operating globally under the Ascio, Enom, Hover and OpenSRS brands.

What's Next at Tucows

We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It's also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the Internet! Today, over one thousand people from over 20 countries are part of our team.

If this sounds exciting to you, join the herd!

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate Software Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help shape and build innovative AI-powered systems that transform how users interact with domain-related tools and services. You'll work both with your team of forward-thinking engineers and with colleagues across business functions to prototype, develop, and deploy intelligent solutions using open-source models and modern infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Design and build AI-driven features for our domain services platform using Python and Golang.
• Integrate and fine-tune open-source models such as LLaMA 3.2 and similar cutting-edge architectures via tools like Ollama.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging AI technologies that align with our vision for smarter, more intuitive products and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and fellow engineers to rapidly prototype and iterate on machine learning and LLM-based features.
• Contribute to a modern AI development stack, ensuring scalability, performance, and ethical usage of models.
• Actively participate in the open-source ecosystem and bring relevant tools and techniques back to the team.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in software development with strong proficiency in Python; experience with Golang is a plus.
• Solid understanding of modern AI/ML/LLM concepts, particularly around transformer-based architectures and open-source models.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Tensorflow, Hugging Face, or similar.
• Experience working with and adapting open-source models (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, Mixtral, etc.) for production use.
• A working knowledge of neural networks, including their architectures, training methods, and applications.
• A basic understanding of Fuzzy Inference Systems.
• Familiarity with containerization, APIs, and cloud-native tooling.
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for innovation. #LI-NA1 #LI-Remote

The base salary range for this position is $74,790 - $3,100. Range shown in CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications. Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Tucows and its subsidiaries participate in the E-verify program for all US employees.

Learn more about Tucows, our businesses, culture and employee benefits on our site here.

Job Description

Job Description

Tucows Domains is the world's largest wholesale domain registrar, responsible for maintaining the health, neutrality, and openness of an important—but largely invisible part of the Internet: the domain name system (DNS).

As part of Tucows—one of the world's largest Internet companies—Tucows Domains has a rich history of helping make the Internet better, operating globally under the Ascio, Enom, Hover and OpenSRS brands.

What's Next at Tucows

We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It's also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the Internet! Today, over one thousand people from over 20 countries are part of our team.

If this sounds exciting to you, join the herd!

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate Software Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help shape and build innovative AI-powered systems that transform how users interact with domain-related tools and services. You'll work both with your team of forward-thinking engineers and with colleagues across business functions to prototype, develop, and deploy intelligent solutions using open-source models and modern infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Design and build AI-driven features for our domain services platform using Python and Golang.
• Integrate and fine-tune open-source models such as LLaMA 3.2 and similar cutting-edge architectures via tools like Ollama.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging AI technologies that align with our vision for smarter, more intuitive products and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and fellow engineers to rapidly prototype and iterate on machine learning and LLM-based features.
• Contribute to a modern AI development stack, ensuring scalability, performance, and ethical usage of models.
• Actively participate in the open-source ecosystem and bring relevant tools and techniques back to the team.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in software development with strong proficiency in Python; experience with Golang is a plus.
• Solid understanding of modern AI/ML/LLM concepts, particularly around transformer-based architectures and open-source models.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Tensorflow, Hugging Face, or similar.
• Experience working with and adapting open-source models (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, Mixtral, etc.) for production use.
• A working knowledge of neural networks, including their architectures, training methods, and applications.
• A basic understanding of Fuzzy Inference Systems.
• Familiarity with containerization, APIs, and cloud-native tooling.
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for innovation. #LI-NA1 #LI-Remote

The base salary range for this position is $74,790 - $3,100. Range shown in CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications. Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Tucows and its subsidiaries participate in the E-verify program for all US employees.

Learn more about Tucows, our businesses, culture and employee benefits on our site here.

Job Description

Job Description

Tucows Domains is the world's largest wholesale domain registrar, responsible for maintaining the health, neutrality, and openness of an important—but largely invisible part of the Internet: the domain name system (DNS).

As part of Tucows—one of the world's largest Internet companies—Tucows Domains has a rich history of helping make the Internet better, operating globally under the Ascio, Enom, Hover and OpenSRS brands.

What's Next at Tucows

We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It's also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the Internet! Today, over one thousand people from over 20 countries are part of our team.

If this sounds exciting to you, join the herd!

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate Software Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help shape and build innovative AI-powered systems that transform how users interact with domain-related tools and services. You'll work both with your team of forward-thinking engineers and with colleagues across business functions to prototype, develop, and deploy intelligent solutions using open-source models and modern infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Design and build AI-driven features for our domain services platform using Python and Golang.
• Integrate and fine-tune open-source models such as LLaMA 3.2 and similar cutting-edge architectures via tools like Ollama.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging AI technologies that align with our vision for smarter, more intuitive products and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and fellow engineers to rapidly prototype and iterate on machine learning and LLM-based features.
• Contribute to a modern AI development stack, ensuring scalability, performance, and ethical usage of models.
• Actively participate in the open-source ecosystem and bring relevant tools and techniques back to the team.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in software development with strong proficiency in Python; experience with Golang is a plus.
• Solid understanding of modern AI/ML/LLM concepts, particularly around transformer-based architectures and open-source models.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Tensorflow, Hugging Face, or similar.
• Experience working with and adapting open-source models (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, Mixtral, etc.) for production use.
• A working knowledge of neural networks, including their architectures, training methods, and applications.
• A basic understanding of Fuzzy Inference Systems.
• Familiarity with containerization, APIs, and cloud-native tooling.
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for innovation. #LI-NA1 #LI-Remote

The base salary range for this position is $74,790 - $3,100. Range shown in CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications. Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Tucows and its subsidiaries participate in the E-verify program for all US employees.

Learn more about Tucows, our businesses, culture and employee benefits on our site here.

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ISAAC partners with North American fleets to provide a user-friendly solution that simplifies trucking. Focused 100% on the trucking industry, we help carriers overcome challenges, while boosting driver happiness. With proven system reliability and system integration capabilities driven by our open platform, our solution helps your drivers and back-office team work smoothly.

For more information, visit

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As Director of AI and Data Science, your main mission is to mobilize and integrate expertise in artificial intelligence and data science to develop and optimize concrete solutions on the ISAAC platform. You are responsible for ensuring the operational application of AI, transforming prototypes into viable commercial solutions. You work closely with users and technical teams, promoting a practical, hands-on approach. Additionally, you drive the AI product roadmap, gathering client feedback and ensuring the relevance and added value of delivered solutions, while supporting functional synergy and continuous improvement within teams.

Your benevolent leadership fosters a culture of collaboration and belonging, motivating teams to contribute to ISAAC’s success.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategy, tactics, and action plan for data science and AI integration on the ISAAC platform
• Transform prototypes into viable commercial solutions
• Identify opportunities and strategies in AI and data management
• Measure and analyze the impact of AI projects using clear performance indicators
• Collaborate with partners and clients to integrate AI into solutions
• Gather client feedback and ensure project relevance
• Manage AI projects, respecting deadlines and budgets
• Drive the AI product roadmap and collaborate with Product and Technology teams
• Define and monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of AI projects
• Ensure compliance with current standards and regulations
• Establish policies to guarantee data quality, security, and confidentiality
• Automate and monitor processes to maintain data quality and security
• Turn data into relevant and usable information
• Conduct ongoing technology watch and integrate relevant innovations
• Collaborate with other technology leaders to integrate innovations into processes and products
• Represent the company at technology events.

Qualifications

• University degree in data science, artificial intelligence, information technology, project management, or a related field
• 8 years of experience in AI, team management, and delivering impactful AI solutions
• Inclusive leadership and ability to mobilize, inspire, and develop talent, as well as influence internal and external partners
• Minimum 5 years of experience transforming prototypes into commercial solutions, with regulatory standards and performance tracking (KPI/ICP)
• Expertise in governance, data quality, and security in highly regulated environments
• Ability to define and implement an AI strategy aligned with business objectives, with ongoing technology watch and continuous improvement
• Mastery of French and English (Reason: multilingual external clientele)
• Technical skills: Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, data warehouses, Power BI, Tableau, Looker
• Azure AI, Google Cloud AI, AWS, MLflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps, and CI/CD
• Knowledge of ISO standards, GDPR, LOI 25 (Quebec), and data governance frameworks (catalog, traceability, ethics, bias management)
• Mastery of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and collaboration tools (GitHub, Slack/MS Teams)
• Ability to anticipate emerging trends (generative AI, autonomous agents, multimodal models, etc.) and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Conditions

• Occasional availability for work outside normal hours (e.g., weekends or evenings) as operational needs require

Assets

• Knowledge and understanding of road transport
• A graduate degree (Master’s or MBA) related to innovation management, advanced analytics, or digital transformation

Additional Information

Collaborators are at the center of ISAAC’s interests and values. This explains the numerous benefits of working at ISAAC, namely:

• varied career opportunities
• a stimulating work environment focused on innovation
• enthusiastic and collaborative teams
• competitive salaries and benefits promoting work-life balance: a complete group insurance plan, group RRSP, an EAP, flexible hours, 4 weeks of vacation, etc.
• various social activities and free snacks and coffee every day.

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Who we are:

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your role:

As a Senior Software Developer you will be building artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for Global Relay's customers. Our solutions are developed by small, focused agile teams of developers and data scientists. You will contribute to the building of machine learning solutions and other infrastructure components that will be used on very large electronic communication archives in order to classify and understand communication content. You'll have the opportunity to work in machine translation, transcription, natural language processing, LLMs (large language models), and/or generative AI. You also get to tackle interesting and engaging problems related to scalability and high availability in big data environments.

This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the best software developers in Vancouver and apply your craft in an environment that encourages creative thinking and collaboration.

Your job:

• Work as part of an Agile development team to write Python code
• Document code and write detailed design documents
• Work with other developers and data scientists in the deployment of machine learning models, large language models, and other infrastructure components
• Design, in collaboration with team, the software implementations that satisfy business requirements
• Design, in collaboration with the architecture team, the system architectures that satisfy business requirements
• Write unit and integration tests for your code
• Collaborate with testers in development of test cases
• Develop deployment systems for Python based systems
• Collaborate with product owners on user story generation and refinement
• Participate in knowledge sharing activities with colleagues
• Monitor and support operation of production systems
• Mentor teammates via pairing, design review, and code review

About you:

• Minimum of 7 years of software development experience, shipping enterprise grade software in an Agile environment, ideally in Python (or comparable experience in other languages with a willingness to move to Python)
• Experience working with microservices
• Experience with web services technology such as REST, JSON, or Thrift
• Solid knowledge of software development principles, data structures, and design patterns
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and asynchronous programming
• Experience with unit testing and Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Experience mentoring Junior developers
• Experience with any of the following is considered an asset:
  • C++, Bash
  • MLflow, Kubernetes, Docker, Milvus

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia's pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, corporate bonuses, and an RRSP contribution matching program.

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

British Columbia - Base salary range

$100,000—$135,000 CAD

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit

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Salary:

Artificial Intelligence Advisor

We are seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert to join Invest Ottawas talented team of advisors. This AI Advisor will provide tech startups in our IO Venture Path programs with coaching, mentorship, and recommendations on AI strategies and tools that help them achieve business outcomes and impact. This includes guidance and support for activities that:

• Assist companies in developing an AI strategy aligned with their stage, goals, industry, and available resources. This includes conducting assessments, defining AI objectives, and creating a strategic roadmap.
• Help companies identify appropriate AI solutions based on their data and use cases.
• Support both technical and non-technical executive leaders in initiating and leading internal and client-facing AI projects. Provide mentorship, project management and change management insights.
• Educate and empower non-technical team members of startups to effectively leverage AI in their work, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Our Companies

IO Venture Path companies are growing their teams, their revenue and their markets. This role will work with firms at various stages, from each of our programs:

• IO Ignition: 10-week bootcamp designed for early-stage (often pre-revenue) companies.
• IO Flex: Low-touch program, designed for early-stage companies who are pipeline for our growth/scale stage programs.
• IO Accelerator: High-touch program, designed for growth-stage ($100K - $M revenue) companies.
• IO ScaleUp: High-touch program, designed for scaling-stage ( 2M - 100M revenue) companies.

Our clients are at various stages of growing their teams, revenue and markets. Relative to their growth, they are seeking advisory support on how to leverage AI to maintain competitiveness in the market and enhance internal efficiency.

Our Advisors

Our Advisors are independent contractors. They are available between 10-15 hours per month and paid the standard advisor rate of 150/hour. Please note that these hours are not guaranteed and will depend on client demand each month, which will enable you to participate in meetings with Invest Ottawa team members, and to attend key events.

Reporting to Invest Ottawas Director, Venture Programs, the AI Advisor will support clients by:

• Providing direct one-on-one advisory to founders and other team members on the development and implementation of successful AI strategies, including how to identify suitable AI opportunities, develop an AI strategy, and manage the AI lifecycle from development to deployment to optimization. Helping companies assess their current level of AI readiness and develop practical, staged roadmaps and strategies to advance their adoption of AI.
• Participating in peer groups or delivering best practice workshops.
• Reporting on client feedback and trends to help develop new programs and services.
• Logging hours spent advising companies and documenting meeting notes in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Facilitating introductions or connections between our client companies and our other Advisors, services and sponsors when appropriate for the companys benefit.
• Provide support for the implementation of AI solutions within Invest Ottawa. Assist in the design, development, deployment, and integration of AI tools and systems

We would love to hear from you if you possess most of the following:

• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Have held a senior AI leadership role (i.e. Head of AI, AI Director) or worked as an AI consultant within the technology sector, with fast-growing or scaling companies.
• Played a key role in at least five end-to-end AI rollouts, including scoping, development, deployment, and change management - ideally across various business functions (e.g., marketing, operations, sales, HR).
• Capable of translating complex AI concepts for nontechnical audiences, helping founders and teams understand business impact.
• Understand the startup and scale-up lifecycle, with direct experience as a founder, early employee, or advisor.
• Able to identify opportunities for AI adoption and automation, and craft practical, ROI-focused AI strategies.
• Comfortable quickly assessing a startups AI readiness and providing tailored, actionable guidance, including the ability to translate that assessment into a clear, prioritized roadmap for adoption and growth.
• Experienced in AI tool evaluation, implementation planning, and cross-functional team alignment. Familiar with a breadth of AI tools and platforms across different technology stacks (e.g., Gemini, Copilot, GPT, etc.), with the ability to help founders select and integrate solutions that fit their needs.
• Strong listening, facilitation, and advisory skills with a consultative approach that fosters trust.
• Comfortable quickly assessing a startups AI readiness and providing tailored, actionable guidance.
• Based in or regularly accessible to the Ottawa region and familiar with the local tech ecosystem.
• Experienced as a mentor or advisor and able to provide references demonstrating impact.

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, we know that diversity, equity, inclusion and creating an environment of belonging are critical success factors for globally competitive organizations and are required to drive sustainable wealth creation and prosperity across our region. We strive to create inclusive systems and cultures and infuse diversity into our programs, operations and governance. As an equal opportunity employer that doesnt simply accept difference but celebrates, support and thrives because of it, we invite all qualified candidates to apply, and especially encourage applications from those who identify as members of underrepresented groups.

We are committed to strengthening equity in our local entrepreneurial landscape and as such, we are strongly encouraging applications from qualified applicants from the following groups: women, Black, Indigenous and/or people of colour (BIPOC), people with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are determined to provide a barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please specialized accommodation. Do know, all information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, we are focused on doing better and committed to leading by example because its whats best for us, our culture and our community.