AI Specialist

SPE - Serruya Private Equity; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serruya Private Equity seeks an AI Specialist to support practical AI adoption across our organization, spanning finance, leasing, brand, marketing, legal, and deal-related work. You will evaluate tools, implement solutions, train teams, and measure impact.

The role emphasizes turning AI capabilities into measurable improvements, with collaboration across departments and leadership to ensure responsible and effective deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS, or related field.
• 2–5 years of AI enablement or digital transformation experience.
• Strong understanding of generative AI and practical business applications.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate processes into practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to train non-technical employees.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on emerging AI tools and applications.
• Meet with departments to map workflows and identify opportunities.
• Map processes and identify repetitive activities.
• Research, evaluate, and test AI tools.
• Implement AI-enabled workflows to improve speed and quality.
• Support AI applications for drafting, research, analysis, reporting, marketing, due diligence, document review, and operations.
• Develop prompts, templates, and standardized workflows.
• Train employees on practical and responsible AI use.
• Support tool implementations like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude.
• Collaborate with IT and leaders for AI integrations.
• Track adoption and measure results.
• Maintain inventory of AI tools and reduce duplication.
• Assist with confidentiality and data handling standards.
• Identify non-delivering initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Provide research on AI capabilities, opportunities, risks.
• Assist broader automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

AI enablement

Business analysis

Automation

Process improvement

Training stakeholders

Research & evaluation

Communication skills

Project coordination

Confidentiality judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Job description

Serruya Private Equity is seeking an AI Specialist to support the practical adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence across our organization.

This role will work across multiple business functions—including finance, leasing and property, brand and franchise support, marketing, legal/administration, and deal-related work—to identify opportunities where AI can save time, improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce repetitive work.

The successful candidate will work closely with employees and leadership to understand existing processes, evaluate AI tools, implement practical solutions, train teams, and measure the impact of AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay current on emerging AI tools, platforms, and practical business applications.
• Meet with departments to understand existing workflows and identify opportunities for AI and automation.
• Map business processes and identify repetitive, manual, or time-consuming activities.
• Research, evaluate, and test AI tools and solutions.
• Recommend and implement AI-enabled workflows that improve speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Support AI applications for drafting, research, analysis, reporting, marketing, due diligence, document review, and operations.
• Develop prompts, templates, playbooks, and standardized workflows for employees.
• Train employees on the practical and responsible use of approved AI tools.
• Support the implementation and adoption of tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and other emerging platforms.
• Work with IT and business leaders to support appropriate AI integrations and implementation.
• Track AI adoption and measure results, including time saved, quality improvements, and employee usage.
• Maintain an inventory of AI tools being used across the organization and help reduce unnecessary duplication.
• Support the development of standards around confidentiality, data handling, accuracy, and responsible AI use.
• Identify tools or initiatives that are not delivering sufficient value and recommend improvements.
• Provide research and analysis to leadership regarding emerging AI capabilities, opportunities, and risks.
• Assist with broader automation, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Technology Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in AI enablement, business analysis, digital transformation, automation, technology consulting, process improvement, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of generative AI and its practical business applications.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand business processes and translate operational challenges into practical solutions.
• Strong research and technology evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable training and supporting non-technical employees.Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with employees across multiple departments.
• Strong judgment regarding confidential and sensitive business information.

Nice to Have

Experience with workflow automation, AI agents, APIs, or low-code/no-code platforms would be an asset, as would experience with Microsoft 365/Copilot. Exposure to private equity, finance, real estate, franchising, retail, marketing, or professional services would also be beneficial.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an AI Specialist who is genuinely interested in AI while also being business-minded and practical. The ideal candidate can assess how a team currently works, identify where AI can make a meaningful difference, test and implement solutions, and help employees successfully incorporate AI into their everyday work.

The focus of this position is not simply researching AI—it is turning AI capabilities into practical, measurable improvements across the business.