IT Artificial Intelligence (AI) Architect/Designer
Skills
About the role
This is a principal-level, onsite contract role architecting an enterprise AI strategy for the Ontario government, based in Toronto. It suits an experienced enterprise or solutions architect who can define conceptual, logical, and physical architectures for AI solutions, five days a week onsite. The contract runs from late September 2026 through early October 2027.
What you’ll do
- Develop the organization's overall AI strategy.
- Create conceptual, logical, and physical architectures for AI solutions.
What they’re looking for
- Must be able to work five days onsite per week.
- Hands-on experience developing AI strategy and architecture, from conceptual through physical design.
- Experience with AI, machine learning, large language models, and retrieval-augmented generation.
- Knowledge of current industry trends in AI, machine learning, and data science.
- Experience and knowledge of project management.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with the Ontario Public Service or the broader public sector.
What’s on offer
- Fixed-term contract from September 21, 2026 to October 1, 2027.
Questions about this role
Is this role remote?
No, it requires five days a week onsite.
Who can apply?
Only candidates currently residing in Ontario.
How long is the contract?
It runs from September 21, 2026 to October 1, 2027.
When does the application close?
Applications close Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
What technical experience do I need?
Hands-on AI strategy and architecture experience, plus experience with AI, ML, LLMs, and RAG.
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