Senior AI Platform Specialist in Ottawa

The Bank is committed to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country and is representative and inclusive of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By living our values and prioritizing our actions to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion, the Bank ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more engaging workplace.

We make career growth and professional development a priority. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. Let our team know if you need accommodation or support during the recruitment process due to a disability or other reason.

We invite you to join an organization where differences are seen as strengths and are recognized, valued and respected.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations build, deliver, and scale digital capabilities. At the Bank of Canada, our Data & Digital Services department is advancing the responsible adoption of AI to empower developers, streamline workflows, and strengthen the Bank’s digital foundation.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and enhance business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Partner with business teams to transform ideas and requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions including automation, AI agents, analytics, and data-driven applications.
• Support and coach makers, developers, and business teams by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to help teams determine the right platform and architecture for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to platform enablement by developing reusable patterns, documentation, governance guidance, and knowledge-sharing materials.
• Evaluate emerging capabilities across Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Fabric and help identify opportunities to create business value.

What You Need to Succeed

• Hands-on experience developing solutions using one or more of the following technologies: Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Fabric, or Power BI.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions and communicate recommendations effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders, troubleshooting complex challenges, and providing guidance to makers, developers, and business teams.
• Understanding of solution architecture, integration patterns, APIs, data modeling, and enterprise application design.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies and a passion for leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and low-code platforms to create business value.

Nice-to-Have

• Strong Azure infrastructure skills to administer APIM and build MCP servers and configure runtime.
• Solid GitHub experience to develop solutions, code and connectors and help plan releases.
• Knowledge of AI solution design patterns, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and conversational AI.
• Experience integrating Microsoft technologies with enterprise systems, APIs, Azure services, and external platforms.
• Understanding of governance, security, compliance, DevOps, CI/CD, and application lifecycle management practices.

Education and Experience

This position requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field, as well as six or more years of progressive experience delivering enterprise technology solutions.

You bring expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies, including Power Platform, Power BI, Azure integration, and data platforms, complemented by recent experience with Copilot Studio, Microsoft Fabric, AI agents, RAG, Lakehouse architectures, and related emerging capabilities.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools.

Language requirement

The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve their second language proficiency for future career growth.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model.

What you can expect from us

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career.