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Senior Manager, Machine Learning & AI (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services) Position Type:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language:

English

About the Role You will play a central role in shaping our AI strategy and driving the development and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions. As the Manager of Machine Learning and AI, you will lead two multidisciplinary teams of Machine Learning Developers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, AI Engineers, and Software Developers, collaborating closely with Product and Technical leaders to ensure seamless integration of AI/ML into our product ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and scale two high‑performing engineering teams, fostering trust, innovation, and continuous learning.

Empower team members to achieve excellence and drive innovation in AI/ML initiatives.

Ensure best practices in engineering for scaling ML‑powered features.

Act as a thought leader on the application of AI within the enterprise’s industry, providing guidance on the overall AI/ML strategy.

Contribute to and influence the AI/ML product roadmap based on audience feedback and emerging trends.

Guide teams in developing and implementing an AI Engineering platform that enables scalable deployment of machine learning models.

Direct efforts in creating and optimizing MLOps pipelines to ensure continuous deployment, integration, and monitoring of machine learning models, prioritizing scalability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness.

Oversee lifecycle of AI software components, focusing on foundation model training, LLM inference, and implementing robust guardrails.

Provide direction on building, deploying, and supporting secure AI software, ensuring fairness, transparency, and ethical considerations throughout the development lifecycle.

Guide the design, development, and implementation of AI models into operational workflows with a focus on security and compliance.





Partner and collaborate with product, architecture, quality engineering, and infrastructure teams to define and execute the product roadmap.

Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively across disciplines and to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum seven years of experience in software or machine learning, with at least three years in a leadership role managing teams of data scientists, ML or software developers, and a proven track record of building and scaling AI platforms that deploy ML models into production.

Deep understanding of ML and deep‑learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow; extensive experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP); strong data‑modeling and pipeline skills; solid grasp of core AI concepts including NLP, generative AI, and LLMs.

Product‑focused mindset with comfort in agile digital development environments, translating complex business needs into technical solutions and driving product strategy.

Exceptional communication skills, excelling at leading, mentoring, and growing a team while fostering a team-oriented environment.

Forward‑looking, adaptable leader thriving in a fast‑paced environment, passionate about innovation, continuous learning, and navigating ambiguity.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related technical field.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Location & Schedule Primary Location: Broadcast Centre, 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time

EEO Statement CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity. Our workforce mirrors the ever‑changing makeup of our country, ensuring inclusive workplaces where differences are recognized, valued, and integrated into all services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.

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📌 Senior Manager, Machine Learning & AI (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Toronto