Own architecture and solution design quality for AI initiatives from concept through production deployment. Produce architecture deliverables including system context, logical architecture, physical architecture, security, sequence and data flow diagrams, integration specifications and ADRs. Define non-functional requirements for security, privacy, resiliency, scalability, observability, performance, maintainability, supportability and cost efficiency.

Ensure delivered solutions align with approved architecture, enterprise standards, operational requirements and AI governance controls. Design reusable architecture patterns and reference architectures for generative AI, agentic AI, RAG, intelligent automation, machine learning and knowledge management solutions. Design application, integration, data, deployment and security architectures for AI platforms and AI-enabled business solutions.

Define architecture standards, design principles, approved technology patterns and implementation guidance for AI engineering teams. Establish architecture guardrails for security, privacy, responsible AI, monitoring, auditability, compliance and operational support. Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, frameworks and architecture approaches for enterprise adoption.

Lead proof of concept and proof of value initiatives for recent tools, platforms, AI services and emerging technologies. Validate technical feasibility, business value, security considerations, operational readiness, support models and integration requirements. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Canada Life AI architecture standards, reference architectures and engineering practices.

Partner with AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Risk, Privacy,



Platform Engineering and Product teams. Communicate architecture decisions, design trade-offs and technology recommendations to technical and business stakeholders. Escalate architecturally significant decisions, risks, standards gaps and exception requests through architecture governance processes.

Mentor engineers and solution designers on architecture practices, documentation standards and AI solution design patterns. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline. 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, application architecture, data engineering, cloud engineering or related technology disciplines. 3+ years designing and delivering AI, machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation or advanced analytics solutions.

Experience creating architecture artefacts, solution blueprints, technical specifications, ADRs and architecture diagrams. Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, application architecture, API design, integration patterns, security architecture and data architecture. Knowledge of Azure AI Foundry Services and Azure AI Foundry architecture patterns.

Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks, AWS Bedrockand modern AI engineering platforms.

Experience with AI observability, model evaluation, vector databases, enterprise search and knowledge management solutions.



Hands‑on experience with Python, AI frameworks, agent orchestration frameworks and RAG implementation patterns. Architecture, cloud, security or data certifications such as TOGAF or Microsoft Azure certifications. ~u003bbu003eReliability Status Security Clearanceu003c/bu003e – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment.

This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by theGovernment of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. We'relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member: Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

Financial Security: Company‑matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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