As Team Leader, Artificial Intelligence Sciences, you play a key role in developing our scientific practice in AI and implementing AI solutions that support our organization’s strategy. Your team’s mandate is to develop and train AI models using complex datasets, test new approaches and deliver high-value AI solutions that address the business challenges of our sectors. You’re known for building bridges between technical teams and other areas of the organization and helping foster a shared understanding and effective collaboration.

You also support the manager of your unit, the Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence Department. You’ll be called on to work on high-impact, transformational projects.

Responsibilities

- Mobilize and support a team of about 10 data scientists in their development and in advancing their expertise.
- Advance data science and AI practices by establishing the methods, approaches and frameworks that guide the team’s work.
- Promote scientific best practices, including model design, training and evaluation, reproducibility and performance monitoring.
- Oversee the development of AI models using structured, semi-structured and unstructured data to address complex business challenges.
- Lead experimentation and applied research activities to test new approaches and generate tangible insights.
- Assess recent market developments, including new algorithms, models and methodologies, and recommend the ones that offer the greatest value for the organization.
- Work with business partners and product owners to identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases.




- Work closely with the AI Engineering team to ensure models are transitioned into robust, scalable solutions.
- Translate scientific findings into clear recommendations that help guide stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and promoting AI expertise across Desjardins Group.

What we offer

- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
- Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a related field
- A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including at least two years managing a team, AI practices or AI projects
- Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Experience

- Delivering complex advanced analytics and AI projects
- In-depth data science experience, including modelling, performance evaluation, validation and AI best practices
- Experience with modern machine learning techniques, large language models or generative AI




- Knowledge of French is required
- Proficiency in the main programming languages and frameworks used in data science and artificial intelligence, such as Python, PyTorch, scikit-learn and SAS

Corporate Values

Develops talent, Directs work, Innovation, Vision and purpose

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Company Overview

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

Trade Union (If applicable)

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📌 Team Leader, Artificial Intelligence Sciences (Montreal)
🏢 Desjardins Group
📍 Montreal