Developer, Copilot Studio

Aecon Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Copilot Studio Developer to design, build, and evolve AI copilots and agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure.

You will pair prompt engineering with consulting skills, integrate with Azure services and enterprise data, run workshops, and deliver production-ready MVPs with strong security and governance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Copilot Studio or similar agent/frameworks.
• Strong prompt engineering and evaluation practices.
• Excellent consulting and workshop facilitation skills.
• Working knowledge of Azure services alongside Copilot Studio.
• Familiarity with data security, privacy, and responsible AI principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Copilot Studio solutions (topics, plugins/connectors, actions, orchestration) with an emphasis on agentic patterns.
• Apply prompt engineering and evaluation practices; design grounding and guardrails for reliable behavior.
• Integrate with line-of-business data and systems (Graph, SharePoint, Dataverse, APIs) with secure auth patterns.
• Lead intake sessions to translate needs into backlogs and acceptance criteria.
• Create prototypes and advance them to production with non-functional requirements.
• Deliver MVPs and maintain telemetry, testing, and improvements.

Skills

Copilot Studio

Prompt engineering

Consulting skills

Azure familiarity

Data security

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Dataverse

SharePoint

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best‑in‑class team.

What is the Opportunity?

The Copilot Studio Developer will design, build, and evolve Copilot and agentic AI solutions that solve real business problems. You’ll pair strong prompt engineering and agent development skills with excellent consulting chops, translating business needs into robust, secure agents and copilots built in Microsoft Copilot Studio, grounded in our Azure ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, data/connectors), and delivered in partnership with our platform admins and business stakeholders.

While this role is primarily focused on building AI solutions on Microsoft and Azure technologies, it also offers opportunities to extend solutions across other tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, SAP Joule, ACC AI Components, and more) to meet diverse business needs.

This role sits in the AI team, partnering closely with business units for requirements and adoption while leveraging centralized platform governance and infrastructure for safe, scalable delivery.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Design and implement Copilot Studio solutions (topics, plugins/connectors, actions, orchestration) with an emphasis on agentic patterns (planning, tool-use, memory/state, and guardrails).
• Apply prompt engineering (instructions, grounding, evaluation) and RAG where appropriate; design content grounding and policy/guardrail strategies for reliable behaviour.
• Implement integrations to line-of-business systems and data (Graph, SharePoint, Dataverse, APIs, Azure services) with appropriate authentication/authorization patterns.
• Run intake/discovery workshops, capture precise requirements, and translate them into scoped backlogs, acceptance criteria, and value hypotheses.
• Create quick prototypes to validate feasibility and value; iterate to production readiness with clear non-functional requirements (quality, latency, privacy, security).
• Ship MVPs, then own maintenance and enhancements: telemetry, testing, prompt/version control, regression checks against model updates, and ongoing improvements.
• Define and track outcome metrics (adoption, task success, time saved, error rate) and contribute to value realization dashboards for stakeholders.
• Partner with platform administrators to leverage enterprise infrastructure, policies, DLP, and cost/usage controls; you’ll consume the platform, not run it.
• Follow best practices for safe deployment, access, and compliance; contribute patterns and reusable components.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Hands‑on Copilot Studio build experience (or adjacent conversational/agent frameworks) with shipped pilots or production solutions.
• Demonstrated prompt engineering skills and evaluation practices (A/B, golden sets, offline/online testing).
• Strong consulting/soft skills, facilitating workshops, eliciting requirements, and translating ambiguity into crisp user stories.
• Working knowledge of Azure services used alongside Copilot Studio (e.g., Azure AI Foundry/Prompt Flow, Azure OpenAI, API Management, Functions/Logic Apps, storage, identity).
• Familiarity with data security, privacy, and responsible AI principles; ability to design safe, permission‑aware agents.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure AI Foundry projects and Prompt Flow pipelines; M365 Graph/SharePoint/Dataverse integration patterns.
• Exposure to SDK‑based agent frameworks (Semantic Kernel, Autogen) for advanced orchestration.
• Power Platform familiarity, especially governance patterns for low‑code AI.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected salary range for this role is $80,000-$115,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may includecertifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.