AI and Automation Solution Engineer

A financially strong and growing group benefits, insurance and financial services company, People Corporation continues to be on a growth trajectory across Canada. Since 2006 we have acquired numerous companies and increased the workforce to over 2000 employees. Adoption of AI and Automation plays a critical role in this growth, and we are looking for an individual to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the company. As part of the Information Technology Architecture Team at People Corporation, you will function as a solution delivery team member supporting technology and strategic initiatives. We are seeking an experienced AI and Automation Solution Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in delivering end-to-end enterprise solutions that align with both business goals and technology standards. You will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology functions to develop scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. The AI and Automation Solution Engineer will: Design, build and configure AI and automation solutions aligned with business processes and enterprise architecture standards. Build MVPs rapidly and iterate toward production-ready deployments. Deliver solutions within defined sprint timelines. Develop AI-driven solutions using Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, GitHub Copilot capabilities along with enterprise embedded AI solutions. Implement prompt engineering, grounding strategies, and conversational AI use cases. Build workflows and automation using Power Platform. Develop APIs, connectors, and integrations across enterprise systems. Enable orchestration of data and services. Work closely with IT leadership, solution development teams, and business stakeholders to align AI and Automation solutions with organizational goals. Collaborate with security teams to implement security policies, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. Perform unit testing, support UAT, deploy solutions, and provide post-deployment support. Troubleshoot and resolve issues. Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed architectural documentation, best practices, and infrastructure design standards. To be successful as an AI and Automation Solution Engineer with People Corporation, you will need: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. You have 3-5+ years' of enterprise implementation experience and have a strong technical background with a broad understanding. Prior experience in Group Benefits Administration, or other insurance / financial services, is highly desired. Previous success in working in a matrix reporting, dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset. Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives. Adaptable to emerging technology capabilities. Experience implementing AI/ML solutions incorporating LLMs/SLMs (Azure OpenAI preferred), chatbot development, and document processing use cases. Solid understanding of prompt engineering and AI concepts (RAG, grounding etc.). Strong understanding of data privacy and cybersecurity best practices and standards. Proficiency in designing and implementing enterprise solutions. Experience with APIs and integration patterns. Familiarity with configuring and implementing source control and CI/CD (GitHub/Azure DevOps). Experience working with platforms and technologies such as: -Microsoft M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio -Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) -Python, JavaScript or C# -Azure AI / Functions / Logic Apps, (or similar on AWS or GCP) -MCP servers / APIs / web services -Corporate CRMs, and ERP platforms -DevOps and CI/CD pipelines -Identity & access management platforms (IAM, SSO, Active Directory) Certifications (Preferred): AWS/Azure/GCP AI, Automation or Cloud related certifications. What's in it for you: Learn by working alongside our experts Extended health care and dental benefits A retirement savings plan with company contributions A suite of Health & Wellness offerings Mental Health programs and support for you and your family Assistance for the completion of industry designations Competitive compensation At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders. Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to . The base salary for this position is between $80,000 - $100,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.