AI Workforce Architect

1205 Avanade Canada Inc. Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,400 - 171,950; Full time

Job summary

1205 Avanade Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced AI Workforce Architect to design and lead Power Platform solutions in Toronto. The role involves owning end-to-end solution architecture while ensuring secure, AI-powered experiences.

Key responsibilities include architecting solutions, leading compliance, and guiding teams in technical execution. Candidates should have 5–7 years of relevant experience in AI and Microsoft Power Platform.

Compensation ranges from $114,400 to $171,950 annually based on skill and experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Proven expertise in Copilot Studio solutions and governance.
• Strong solution architecture background and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Power Platform solutions, ensuring security.
• Lead AI solution design and enforce governance strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor and guide teams in technical solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

AI solutions design

Solution architecture

Governance and compliance

Tools

Power Automate

APIs

Azure services

Job description

AI Workforce Architect – Avanade is looking for an experienced AI Workforce Architect who thrives on designing and leading enterprise scale Power Platform and Copilot solutions. This is a hands‑on, advisory role where you will own end‑to‑end solution architecture—shaping secure, scalable, and responsible AI‑powered experiences that enable how work gets done. Success in this role means partnering closely with business, IT, security, and delivery teams to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions, while guiding governance, integration, and operational readiness across Avanade’s Power Platform and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead end‑to‑end Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio.
• Design scalable, secure architectures covering environments, integrations, data, identity, and operations.
• Lead Copilot and AI solution design, ensuring responsible AI, compliance, and appropriate use of automation versus AI.
• Define and enforce governance, security, and ALM strategies across enterprise Power Platform environments.
• Design resilient integrations using Power Platform, Azure services, APIs, and custom connectors.
• Guide teams on low‑code and pro‑code extensibility, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor—leading solution workshops, contributing to delivery planning, and translating business needs into practical technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and M365.
• Proven expertise architecting end‑to‑end Copilot Studio solutions, including orchestration, integrations, environments, and ALM.
• Strong solution architecture background, including leading workshops, producing HLD/LLD artifacts, and supporting delivery planning.
• Hands‑on experience with Power Platform governance, security, and compliance (DLP, identity, access controls, and auditing).
• Solid understanding of enterprise AI risk, privacy, and responsible AI practices for Copilot‑based solutions.
• Ability to balance deep technical execution with advisory engagement for both technical and executive stakeholders.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Experience designing integrations using Power Automate, APIs, custom connectors, or Azure services.
• Background supporting regulated or compliance‑driven environments.
• Experience defining operational models, monitoring strategies, and post‑go‑live support/runbooks.

Compensation

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Annual Salary Range (Canada)

• Toronto: $114,400 - $171,950
• Calgary: $114,400 - $171,950
• Vancouver: $114,400 - $171,950
• Ottawa: $114,400 - $171,950
• Montreal: $104,000 - $156,318

See more information on our benefits here: Canada Employee Benefits | Avanade Role Location Annual Salary Range Toronto $114,400 - $171,950 Calgary $114,400 - $171,950 Vancouver $114,400 - $171,950 Ottawa $114,400 - $171,950 Montreal $104,000 - $156,318.