AI Architect

AI Architect

Join GEI Consultants, Inc. as an AI Architect. The role is responsible for designing and leading AI‑based solutions and services, selecting the optimal architecture for GEI’s priority digital and AI initiatives. The AI Architect owns the end-to-end solution architecture for AI and agent‑based systems, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and cost‑effective while aligned with GEI governance, cloud, and data standards.

• Design and lead AI‑based solutions and services, selecting optimal architectures aligned with GEI’s cloud, data, and security standards.
• Define and maintain AI reference architecture patterns for platforms such as Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot extensions, and related integrations.
• Lead solution architecture for priority AI use cases, including hands‑on design, technical decision‑making, and architecture reviews.
• Identify technical, security, data, and delivery risks associated with AI solutions and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Embed Responsible AI principles into solution designs, including privacy, security, transparency, and model risk management.
• Partner with GEI enterprise architecture, IT, and delivery teams to harmonize AI, cloud, and data standards.
• Create and maintain architecture decision records, solution diagrams, and deployment guidance to support consistent implementation.

• 8+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, including 3+ years in applied AI or machine learning solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, cognitive search, vector databases, and API integrations.
• Strong understanding of identity, networking, data governance, and security within cloud‑based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design discussions, manage stakeholders, and coach engineering teams.

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: CA$– CA$/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.