AI & Business Solutions Engineer (Contract Position)

Robert B. Somerville Co. Limited; King City; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert B. Somerville Co. Limited seeks an AI & Business Solutions Engineer (Contract Position) to bridge business operations and technology delivery.

You will lead discovery, design, and implementation of AI-enabled workflows, integration across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure, Power Platform, and data analytics initiatives. You will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Estimating, Finance, HR, and Corporate Services to identify automation opportunities, build prototypes, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years delivering business-focused technology solutions.
• Experience gathering requirements from stakeholders and delivering solutions.
• Proven ability to move projects from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand challenges, workflows and requirements.
• Design AI-enabled business solutions and prototypes to validate ideas.
• Develop internal web applications and employee-facing portals.
• Integrate enterprise systems using APIs, web services, and middleware.
• Build dashboards, reports, and BI solutions to support decision-making.

Skills

React

Node.js

REST APIs

SQL

Git

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online

Power BI

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Docker

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Python

PowerShell

OpenAI

Anthropic

Job description

AI & Business Solutions Engineer (Contract Position)

The AI & Business Solutions Engineer serves as the bridge between business operations and technology delivery.

Working directly with stakeholders across Operations, Project Management, Estimating, Finance, HR, Health & Safety, and Corporate Services, this role identifies opportunities to improve business processes through artificial intelligence, automation, analytics, integration, and custom application development.

Unlike a traditional software developer, this role combines business consulting, solution architecture, application development, systems integration, and AI enablement. The successful candidate will take ownership of solutions from discovery and design through implementation and continuous improvement.

Role and Responsibilities

Business Discovery & Solution Design

• Engage directly with business stakeholders to understand challenges, workflows, and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI adoption, process improvement, and digital transformation.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and requirements gathering sessions.
• Translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate ideas before implementation.
• Design and implement AI-enabled business solutions.
• Develop and configure Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI-driven workflows.
• Leverage technologies such as Microsoft AI Services, Claude, OpenAI, and other emerging AI platforms where appropriate.
• Implement solutions involving document intelligence, knowledge retrieval, search, summarization, and workflow automation.
• Help business units identify and responsibly adopt AI technologies that improve productivity and business outcomes.

Application Development

• Design, build, and maintain internal web applications and business tools.
• Develop modern user interfaces and employee-facing portals.
• Create APIs and integration services.
• Develop reusable components and applications that improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in application life cycle management from design through deployment.

Systems Integration

• Integrate enterprise systems using APIs, web services, and middleware.
• Develop solutions that connect Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Azure, Entra ID, Power Platform, Power BI, ERP and operational systems, document management platforms, service management solutions, and artificial intelligence platforms.

Data & Analytics

• Build dashboards, reports, and business intelligence solutions.
• Develop data models and reporting frameworks.
• Support executive and operational decision-making through meaningful analytics.
• Assist in improving data quality, governance, and accessibility.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify practical business applications.
• Recommend modernization opportunities across departments.
• Support enterprise AI and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to development standards, governance practices, and technical best practices

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

Technical Skills

Demonstrated experience with:

• React
• Node.js
• REST APIs
• SQL and relational databases
• Git and source control

Experience working with:

• Microsoft 365
• SharePoint Online
• Power BI

Strong understanding of:

• Application integration
• Data structures and APIs
• Authentication and authorization concepts
• Cloud-based application development

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience delivering business-focused technology solutions.
• Experience working directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Proven ability to move projects from concept through implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following would be considered a strong asset:

• Power Apps and Power Automate
• Microsoft Graph API
• OpenAI, Anthropic, or other AI platforms
• Python and PowerShell
• React Native
• Docker
• GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
• Data warehousing and analytics platforms
• Enterprise architecture and integration design

Notes

This is a six (6) month full-time contract role with the potential for renewal, based upon 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 ET excluding holidays, along with support outside these hours for critical operations and support situations as they arise.

Work Location: Onsite at King City, Ontario office.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $1350,000 annualized

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Application Review Transparency

We use AI tools to assist our team with initial resume screening and organization. However, we firmly believe in the value of human judgment. We employ a strict"human-in-the-loop"framework: all qualification assessments, interview selections, and final hiring decisions are conducted exclusively by our human recruitment professionals and hiring managers.