AI Lead Architect - Software and Platforms Architecture, T & I

Position Title:

AI Lead Architect, Software and Platforms Architecture (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2026-08-17 11:59 PM

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.

Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role

The Software and Platform Architecture Team is looking for a creative, highly skilled and talented AI Lead Architect with deep Subject Matter Expertise in AI governance and implementation for our downtown Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal Office location.

Reporting to the Director of Software Architecture and Contract Management, you will be responsible for establishing, leading and contributing to the AI Architecture evolution and governance.

This role will join an existing team of architects who have a focus on software and cloud platforms architecture best practice and governance. 

As part of the Architecture department you will leave your mark by bridging the gap between advanced AI technologies and practical business needs.  You will help design, build, and oversee the integration of scalable artificial intelligence systems, including machine learning pipelines and agentic AI workloads, ensuring security, compliance and alignment with overall enterprise objectives.

You will enjoy innovative work in a creative and dynamic work environment, working with leading technologies, and opportunities for continued professional development.  

How will you make an impact?

As the AI Lead Architect, you will: 

• Evaluate AI frameworks, platforms and tools (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) to recommend optimal build-versus-buy decisions.
• Guide foundation model selection aligned with CBC's use cases and infrastructure capabilities.
• Lead the architecture of AI applications using large language models (LLMs), machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).
• Develop architectural roadmaps for deploying AI initiatives, including generative AI (GenAI), LLMs, and agentic business processes.
• Lead the integration of scalable artificial intelligence systems, including machine learning pipelines and agentic AI workloads, ensuring security, compliance and alignment with overall enterprise objectives.
• Monitor emerging AI technologies and assess their business value.
• Establish architectural standards for model performance, traceability, data lineage, and privacy compliance.
• Understand business requirements and identify AI use cases.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise applications.
• Craft prompts, evaluate outputs, and design automated end-to-end agentic workflows.
• Continuously test and refine models to ensure reliability, scalability, and optimal performance in production.
• Support continuous monitoring and governance of AI solutions post-deployment.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and development teams.
• Work with business leaders to define desired outcomes, success metrics and value drivers for AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with ethics and compliance teams to ensure AI initiatives adhere to regulatory requirements and CBC's governance standards.
• Work with business leaders to define desired outcomes, success metrics and value drivers for AI initiatives.
• Mentor technical teams on AI architecture best practices.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - including access to e-learning services, customized courses and certification opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

What you bring to our team

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience in software architecture, cloud architecture, data engineering, or AI solutions.
• 1-2 years of experience designing enterprise AI or machine learning solutions.
• Experience delivering cloud-native AI solutions.
• Vendor-specific certifications such as the Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect or equivalent AWS/GCP architecture credentials are highly valued.
• Deep understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and AI application deployment using languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices.
• Experience with data management systems and MLOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Git, model registries).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, technical leadership, and ability to evangelize AI adoption internally.

Desired Skills

• Experience in media, broadcasting, or content distribution technology.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Executive communication and product management experience.
• Prior work in regulated industries with compliance expertise.
• Ability to multitask and deal with concurrent and/or conflicting priorities.
• Analytical mind and open-minded approach to problem solving.
• Self starter with strong ability to lead through influence.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Creative and Innovative.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to work with remote teams.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time