Artificial Intelligence Integration Lead

Type of Position: Permanent (Standard Req Only) Number of Positions: 1 Salary Min: $104,276.00 Description Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand? Do you have a passion for big data and cloud computing – and know the benefit of using data to improve business practices? Become an Artificial Intelligence Integration Lead with MPAC The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work. Our Information Technology team works closely with each department across the business to design, build and deliver innovative solutions that help make MPAC an international leader in the property assessment industry. The way we think about technology is different, and our teams are proud to share their knowledge and contribute to meaningful, technology-enabled success stories that enhance operational intelligence and customer service delivery. We tackle complex problems collaboratively in an agile environment, and are committed to ensuring MPAC technology is consistently available, scalable, performance-based and secure. We’re a group of forward-thinking and talented professionals who stay ahead of the game by using open source technology, cutting-edge cloud computing, advanced analytics and predictive and machine learning models. Job Description What makes you great for this role? To lead the identification, development and implementation of AI models and algorithms, and ML solutions to meet business requirements. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, select, and adopt leading AI technology frameworks that best meet project requirements and fit within the existing infrastructure, taking into consideration opportunities for AI/ML to scale and meet future needs. To deliver senior-level technical expertise and guidance to management and stakeholders/customers, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to meet program and service delivery goals and objectives. We have: A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff Leadership that supports you An enterprise that embraces change A work environment that has flexible work locations (including remote), hours of work and overall employee wellness support You have: Completion of a university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/Data Science, or a related field Minimum of 7 years of progressive development and/or IT project management experience in a senior technical role. AI/ML experience considered an asset A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a team leader capacity demonstrating effective leadership skills to direct and coordinate a team of professionals in AI/ML application development Experience creating and using artificial intelligence / machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc. Advanced knowledge of various IT technologies; theory and principles of systems design and development; the SDLC and related AI/ML methods/techniques/standards Analytical and interpretative reasoning to assess client IT needs, interpret AI blueprints, determine appropriate technical requirements, and develop AI solutions that are cost-effective and improve client program/service delivery Advanced knowledge of systems (Windows, Linux), relational and non-relational database structures, cloud systems, AI/ML frameworks, security, storage, and fault management Knowledge and understanding of AI ethics, data privacy, and model bias mitigation Effective interpersonal, conflict resolution, team building, and client relationship management skills Oral and written communication skills to liaise with clients, vendors, project team, and peers, and to prepare project reports, briefing reports, AI model documentation, and systems documentation Nice to have: Certification, or working towards certification in Agile, AI/Data Science, AI/ML frameworks Understanding of AI/ML delivery cycles, product/service lifecycles, and DevOps What you will do: Consults with stakeholders on identifying artificial intelligence capabilities and business opportunities and defines AI/ML Models roadmaps and schedules Develops project plans and work task breakdowns, estimating effort and costs of development, enhancement, maintenance, and support activities, and identifying resource requirements for AI/ML tasks and implementation Creates and executes test strategies, including AI/ML model validation, to ensure design meets business and performance requirements, platform interoperability, and IT architectural standards Collaborates with IT management and other IT team members to oversee all phases of incident, problem, and change management processes, with a focus on AI/ML components Additional Information: Requisition ID: 2130 Job Type: Union Closing Date: November 5, 2024 Ready to apply? Please note, only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background verification with Mintz Global Screening. By applying to this job posting, you are providing your consent to MPAC to share your name, email address and phone number with Mintz, to conduct the criminal and driver abstract check and for Mintz to disclose the results to MPAC, should you be the successful incumbent. MPAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and communities we serve. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may email their request to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that MPAC prohibits employees from holding a current/valid real estate license and successful applicants must at least suspend their real estate licenses during their period of employment at MPAC as outlined in our Employee Code of Conduct. Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be posted in both English and French on our website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are only posted in English on the English version of our website. Stay connected: MPAC on LinkedIn MPAC on X MPAC on YouTube MPAC on Facebook #J-18808-Ljbffr