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At iA, we want to make this transformation a tangible, responsible, and sustainable driver of value for our clients, advisors, employees, and business partners.\nAs a Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and evolution of robust, secure, governed, and production-ready artificial intelligence and generative AI solutions.\nThis position represents a unique opportunity to build the foundations of a sustainable AI capability, take initiatives from experimentation to real business impact, and fully leverage your expertise within a regulated financial services organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and the responsible use of emerging technologies.\nWhat You’ll Accomplish With Us\nAs a Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence, you will be at the heart of our responsible AI implementation efforts. Key responsibilities include:\nDesign end-to-end architectures for AI and generative AI solutions, including intelligent agents, digital assistants, automation solutions, and advanced analytics use cases.\nDefine and evolve AI architecture patterns, including RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) approaches, vector search, agent orchestration, API integration, tool calling, context management, and fallback strategies.\nTranslate business needs into secure, scalable, maintainable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, data principles, and operational requirements.\nEvaluate and recommend appropriate platforms, models, cloud services, orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and technology components based on value, risk, performance, cost, and long-term sustainability.\nCollaborate closely with business, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure AI solutions are effectively integrated into the existing technology ecosystem.\nDefine non-functional requirements for AI solutions, including security, privacy, performance, latency, resilience, traceability, observability, availability, and cost optimization.\nGuide MLOps and LLMOps practices, including model and prompt versioning, CI/CD pipelines, continuous evaluation, production monitoring, quality metrics, and feedback mechanisms.\nParticipate in proof-of-concept initiatives, prototypes, and minimum viable products (MVPs) to validate technical feasibility, value hypotheses, risks, and scalability requirements.\nProduce and maintain architecture documentation, key technical decisions, solution diagrams, standards, guidelines, and architecture review deliverables.\nServe as a trusted technical advisor to business and IT stakeholders, simplifying complex AI concepts and influencing decisions to promote practical, responsible, and achievable solutions.\nWhat Could Help You Thrive in This Role\nWe’re looking for someone who:\nIs recognized for expertise in solution architecture, software architecture, data architecture, or cloud architecture within complex enterprise environments.\nStands out for the ability to design and deploy artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI solutions that address real business needs.\nDemonstrates strong expertise in modern AI ecosystems, including Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, vector search, intelligent agents, and API-based model integration.\nIs known for collaborative leadership, influence, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.\nTypically has seven or more years of experience in information technology, including several years in architecture or technical leadership roles.\nHas an advanced level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will regularly collaborate, influence, present recommendations, participate in committees, evaluate technology solutions, interact with vendors, and contribute to artificial intelligence initiatives with English-speaking partners, teams, and internal and external stakeholders.\nWhy You’ll Love Working With Us\nA workplace where learning and development are integrated into a shared pursuit of excellence.\nArtificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping increase personal effectiveness while supporting organizational growth.\nA healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where your potential can thrive and grow freely.\nThe opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.\nCompetitive Benefits\nFlexible group insurance plan\nCompetitive pension plan\nEmployee share purchase plan\nVacation program, wellness days, and personal development days\nTelemedicine services\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)\nErgonomic equipment program\nPerformance bonus\nDiscounts on iA products\nAnd more!\nApply Now and Take the Lead in Your Career, Where Your Talent Truly Matters!\nNot Sure Whether to Apply?\nAt iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your place may be with us, and we would love to get to know you!\nThe typical hiring range for this position is between $96,861 and $139,208. Base salary may vary based on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity.\nLocation(s)\nQuebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)\nMontreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueToronto / 26 Wellington Street EastCompany\niA Financial Group\nPosting End Date\n2026-11-10Company Overview\niA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.\nWith over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.\nAt iA, we’re invested in you.\n* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. 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