Automation Engineer (AI Enabled Workflows) - Contract

Goodway Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and marketing services firm in Canada is hiring for a contract position focused on automation workflows and AI integration. Candidates should have 5+ years in workflow automation, strong skills in Zapier and API configuration. This remote role offers the chance to work with a diverse team on innovative projects. We encourage all to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in workflow automation.
• Portfolio showcasing advanced Zapier implementations.
• Proven expertise in API integrations.
• Expert-level understanding of MarTech/AdTech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex automation workflows.
• Integrate AI tools into workflows.
• Configure and manage 3rd party application integrations.
• Produce technical documentation for delivered automations.

Skills

Workflow automation skills

AI integration

API configuration

Technical troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Zapier

Salesforce

OpenAI API

Job description

Overview

Remote

Goodway Group is one of AdAge's 2025's BEST PLACES TO WORK! As an independent and remote-first media and marketing services firm with a 90+ year history, Goodway Group has the security of an established company combined with a start-up feel. We are a data-driven and technology-enabled digital media and marketing services firm with teams in the U.S. and the UK. Our diverse team of digital strategists, media practitioners, technologists and data scientists has earned awards for innovative marketing technology, impactful work, and inclusive remote-first workplaces, including Ad Age Best Places to Work and other industry recognitions.

This is a 4 month contract position at 40 hours per week with possibility to extend.

What You Will Do

• Workflow Design & Deployment: Rapidly architect and implement complex automation workflows primarily utilizing advanced Zapier features (including Code Steps, Zapier Tables, and Webhooks) to streamline critical agency functions.
• AI Integration & Prompt Engineering: Integrate and productionize AI tools (OpenAI GPT or custom LLM endpoints) into workflows to automate key business processes.
• Critical Systems Automation: Focus on immediate process streamlining in areas like Co-op billing, data-driven reporting automation, Monday.com, onboarding and lead nurturing pipeline synchronization across platforms (e.g., Salesforce integration).
• Advanced API Configuration: Independently configure and manage 3rd party business application integrations using advanced API configurations and webhooks (REST, OAuth, JSON handling) across our AdTech stack.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Produce clear, robust, and detailed technical documentation for all delivered automations. Provide necessary knowledge transfer and training to internal operational teams before the engagement concludes.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Reliability: Ensure all deployed automations are robust, highly available, and error-tolerant, maintaining a high standard of data integrity across all systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify repetitive tasks and opportunities for automation.
• Stay ahead of the curve with new AI and automation tools; proactively suggest new ways to improve efficiency.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in workflow automation, with a portfolio showcasing advanced Zapier implementations (e.g., Code Steps, complex data transformation within Zaps).
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing API integrations (REST, Webhooks, OAuth, JSON handling).
• Expert-level understanding of the MarTech/AdTech ecosystem (e.g., Salesforce, Google Marketing Platform, Trade Desk, etc.).
• Deep experience specifically integrating Generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI API, custom LLMs) into automated business workflows.
• Basic understanding about AI Agents etc.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex, unstructured business needs into logical, documented, and production-ready automated workflows.

If you identify as a female candidate, and feel you can do this role even if there are a few things perhaps you've not done, please apply anyway! Goodway Group is 70% Female! We realize that men tend to apply for jobs when they can meet around 60% of the requirements for the role, while women tend to only apply when they know they meet 100% of the requirements.

Goodway Group is human-first and inclusive. We invite applications from everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizen status, age, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Employment Opportunity Goodway Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status in hiring or employment.

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