AI Strategist

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed  and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day. 

As an AI Strategist/Engineer reporting to the Director of EA and Solutions Delivery, this role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to drive our AI initiatives from conceptualization to implementation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing our AI strategy while also designing, building, and deploying AI and machine learning solutions that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Formulate a comprehensive AI strategy that supports FCT business goals, fosters innovation, and ensures a competitive edge.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities where AI can create business value, enhance efficiency, or improve customer experiences.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, data science, and IT, to align AI initiatives with business priorities.

• Stay informed about advancements in AI technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into projects.

• Develop and manage the AI project roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and ensuring timely delivery of AI solutions.

• Champion AI within the organization, educating stakeholders on its potential, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Ensure all AI applications adhere to ethical guidelines, focusing on fairness, transparency, and privacy.

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to address complex business challenges.

• Preprocess and analyze large datasets to derive insights and prepare data for model training.

• Train machine learning models, evaluate their performance, and optimize for accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.

• Seamlessly integrate AI models into existing systems or new applications, ensuring robust deployment and operation.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of AI processes and conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure reliability.

• Provide ongoing support for deployed AI solutions, troubleshooting issues and implementing updates as necessary.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Business, Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

• Demonstrated experience in both AI strategy formulation and hands-on AI/ML model, Gen AI development.

• Expertise in programming languages (e.g., Python, R), machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), LLMs, = and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Strong ability to translate AI concepts into actionable business strategies and communicate them effectively to diverse audiences.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale AI projects.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on developing innovative and practical AI solutions.

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART: 

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Group retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

• Hybrid work arrangements

• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching

• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives

• Potential for performance-based incentives 

• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan

• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work® Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.