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Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company

Senior AI Engineer (Machine Learning)

Contract · In Office · Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

Posted Jun 10, 2026

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  • Senior AI Engineer (Machine Learning)
  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • Contract Details
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 3 months (with potential to extend beyond September or convert to full-time)
  • Start: Immediate (ASAP)
  • Pay Rate: C$85.00–C$110.00 / Hour (CAD)
  • Interview Process: Two-round interview process
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture and build-out of the Knowledge Layer, enabling semantic modeling, data abstraction, and AI-ready data foundations
  • Design and implement solutions using Azure and Databricks to support scalable data engineering and analytics workloads
  • Drive the build and adoption of Agentic AI systems, including orchestration of intelligent agents, workflows, and decision-making processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data and AI capabilities with business objectives
  • Ensure best practices in data modeling, governance, and performance optimization
  • Act as a technical leader and advisor for enterprise AI and data platform initiatives
  • Required Skills
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (Data Services) and Databricks platform
  • Deep understanding of Knowledge Layer design, semantic modeling, and data abstraction techniques
  • Proven expertise in Agentic AI systems, including architecture, workflows, and real-world implementation
  • Solid background in data engineering, distributed systems, and analytics platforms
  • Excellent client communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
  • Preferred Skills
  • 8–10 years of experience working in enterprise data platforms and large-scale transformation programs
  • Exposure to AI/ML integration within data ecosystems
  • Strong leadership and team collaboration experience in cross-functional environments
  • About GTT
  • GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06863 Industry: Engineering

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Senior AI Engineer (Machine Learning)

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company

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