Senior AI Developer
National Research Council Canada ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- AI engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Salary
- CAD 103,911 – 130,061 / year
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Senior AI Developer at the NRC Construction Research Centre in Ottawa, designing and deploying AI solutions (NLP, LLMs, RAG, machine learning) to digitalize Canadian construction codes, specifications and product data on cloud/data platforms. Hybrid work, 3-year term, CS-3 ($103,911–$130,061 per annum).
This poster has been revised.
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Construction
Classification: CS-3
Tenure: Term
Duration: 3 Years
Language Requirements: English
Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).
At NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the hiring team using the contact information below.
Note: This position is being reposted. If you have previously applied you do not need to re-apply.
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Senior AI Developer to join our Information Systems Unit. In this role, the incumbent will contribute to the design, deployment and enhancement of AI solutions that contribute to digital capabilities of the Canadian construction sector, including digitalized construction codes, specifications and product data, as well as a common data framework. The Senior AI Developer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
As an experienced AI developer, you will apply your expertise in data science, generative AI, machine learning and Natural Language Process to help the NRC Construction Research Centre to digitalize, integrate and unify structured and semi-structured data as part of the development and implementation of modernized applications and platforms.
You will work closely with research and regulatory teams, project teams and external digital construction domain experts to create data, cloud platform and AI solutions as part of IT modernization and construction sector digitalization initiatives.
The successful candidate is someone who can be counted on to:
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a recognized University or a Technical College diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and direct experience may be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
The following may be considered as Assets:
Definition:
*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities considering the complexity, depth and scope of the work handled, as well as the level of responsibility and autonomy demonstrated which would normally be acquired over a period of six (6) years.
**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last two (2) years.
Reliability Status
For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.
English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support
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From $103,911 to $130,061 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (22284) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing Date: 6 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.
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