Company description Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America. Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada (Publicis Canada, Hawkeye, Razorfish, Publicis Health, ThePubProductions, Nurun, Publicis Sports & Entertainment), Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett (Leo Burnett Canada, Ove Brand Design, Leo Burnett Design), Saatchi & Saatchi (Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Synergize, TPM),MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada) and Publicis Sapient. Overview We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical authority for architecting and guiding the delivery of production-grade AI and machine learning capabilities across our enterprise AI platform. This role is responsible for translating business and platform needs into scalable, secure, and observable AI system architectures, covering LLMs, agent-based systems, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), inference pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and MLOps. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that AI/ML solutions align with business objectives, technical requirements, and operational best practices. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities AI/ML Architecture & Design Own end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise AI/ML systems. Design scalable, modular, and secure architectures. Maintain architecture artifacts and standards. AI Engineering & Applied ML Systems Design production LLM, RAG, and agent systems. Guide teams through architectural reviews. Define CI/CD pipelines for AI systems Establish monitoring and KPIs Integration, Identity & Security Design solutions that integrate with internal and external systems using modern API‑first and event‑driven patterns. Collaborate with security and privacy stakeholders to ensure solutions meet authentication, authorization, data protection, and compliance requirements. Incorporate identity, access management, and data governance considerations into all architectural designs. Cloud & Platform Strategy Inform architecture decisions across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform services. Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools that support long‑term platform scalability and reliability. Balance innovation with operational stability, performance, and cost efficiency. Stakeholder & Client Collaboration Translate business objectives into clear, actionable technical solutions. Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Support client and internal leadership discussions by providing clear architectural options, trade‑offs, and recommendations. Qualifications 8+ years in engineering or architecture. Experience with GenAI, RAG, agents, and MLOps. Strong cloud background. Proven experience designing and delivering complex, enterprise‑scale digital platforms. Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Deep understanding of API design, system integration patterns, and distributed systems. Experience working within Agile delivery models (Scrum, Kanban). Ability to influence technical direction while collaborating across cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical decisions and rationale. Experience with event‑driven architectures, microservices, and domain‑driven design. Nice to Have Experience with identity, access management, or data‑centric platforms. Experience in regulated or privacy‑sensitive environments. Prior experience supporting multiple products or clients within a shared platform ecosystem. Additional information Location & Eligibility: Candidates must be based in the Greater Toronto Area with valid Canadian work authorization of at least 12 months. Hybrid Work: This role follows a hybrid model with 3 days per week at our Toronto office: 111 Queen St. E, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2. Time Off: - Generous annual vacation, with additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year's - Extended long weekends for provincial holidays — we give you both the Monday and Friday so you get a full 4-day break - 6 sick days and 2 personal days per year Flexibility & Global Mobility: Work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year from any of our 50+ global offices through our Work Your World program. Benefits: Comprehensive group coverage including: - Medical, dental, and vision care - Psychological and paramedical services - Disability insurance - Fertility support and gender-affirming care - Dedicated internal guidance programs for employees navigating cancer, fertility treatments, or gender transition Compensation: The salary range for this position is $110,000–$145,000 per year, based on experience, skills, and relevant certifications. We believe in pay transparency and are committed to offering competitive, market-aligned compensation. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people. Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email at inquiries@publicisna.com