Department: Artificial Development and Support

Position Type: Fixed Term Administrative

Salary Range: $47.21-$59.01-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Anticipated Start Date: October 26, 2026

Length of Contract: 3 Years

Posting Information: This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date: October 17, 2026. Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment: Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Shape the Future of Work at Algonquin College | Join Algonquin College: A Forbes Best Employer (2026), Recognized for an Exceptional Workplace Culture and Named One of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, collaborate, learn, and solve problems. At Algonquin College, we are committed to helping employees confidently and responsibly integrate AI into everyday work to improve experiences, enhance productivity, and support innovation across the institution. We are seeking a cooperative and forward-thinking Specialist, AI Adoption & Enablement to lead the human side of AI transformation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people learn, adapt, and embrace new ways of working while translating emerging technology into practical workplace solutions. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Employee Learning and Development and working closely with the Director,



Artificial Intelligence, you will partner with leaders, employees, and departments across the College to build AI capability, foster responsible adoption, and enable meaningful workplace improvements. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how a large post-secondary institution embraces AI. You will work at the intersection of people, learning, technology, and innovation while helping employees develop the confidence and skills needed to thrive in an evolving workplace. Your work will have a direct impact on organizational effectiveness, employee capability, and the future of work at Algonquin College.

What You’ll Do

- AI Capability Development: Design and deliver engaging AI learning experiences, workshops, and development programs. Create practical resources such as playbooks, prompt libraries, job aids, and self-service tools. Assess organizational learning needs and recommend approaches to build AI capability.
- AI Advisory and Consultation: Partner with departments to identify opportunities where AI can improve processes, productivity, collaboration, and decision-making. Facilitate discovery sessions and AI accelerator workshops. Coach leaders and teams on practical applications of AI in the workplace.
- AI Adoption and Change Enablement: Support the College's AI Experience Lab and encourage experimentation with approved AI technologies.



Help identify and overcome barriers to adoption. Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and responsible AI use.
- Knowledge Sharing and Resource Development: Develop reusable tools, templates, workflows, and implementation guides. Capture and share successful AI use cases from across the College. Facilitate communities of practice that encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Strategic Partnership and Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with Human Resources, Information Technology, academic schools, and administrative departments. Monitor emerging AI trends and identify opportunities that support institutional priorities. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the College's AI enablement strategy.

Required Qualifications

Education: Minimum four-year degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, Education, Adult Learning, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education. Relevant certifications in change management, organizational development, adult education, project management, or artificial intelligence are considered an asset.

Experience: Five (5) years of related experience in: Supporting the adoption of AI, digital technologies, or emerging technologies. Consulting with leaders and employees on process improvement, capability development, or technology adoption. Facilitating workshops, learning programs, and group problem-solving sessions. Creating practical learning resources and supporting organizational change initiativ

📌 Full-time Specialist, AI Adoption and Enablement (Ottawa)
🏢 Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
📍 Ottawa