Senior AI Engineer - Content Intelligence (Digital Strategy and Products) (English Services)

Radio Canada International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Radio Canada International is seeking a Senior AI Engineer specialized in content intelligence. This role focuses on developing innovative AI solutions to enhance content creation and distribution processes. Candidates should possess extensive experience in AI/ML, particularly in NLP, and collaboration with editorial teams. The position offers a dynamic work environment with remote options and a commitment to inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Work from home opportunities

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in AI/ML engineering.
• Proven experience with LLM integration and deployment.
• Experience in developing AI solutions for content generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototyping and development of AI solutions for content publishing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve content discoverability.
• Evaluate and implement effective AI tools in production.

Skills

Python

NLP

Machine Learning

AI tools evaluation

Cloud services

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

HuggingFace

Git

Job description

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Senior AI Engineer - Content Intelligence (Digital Strategy and Products) (English Services)

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 16, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id JR00003877

Position Title:

Senior AI Engineer - Content Intelligence (Digital Strategy and Products) (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-06-15 11:59 PM

Job Title : Senior AI Engineer - Content Intelligence

HR Title: Lead Architect

Location : TBD and include Remote/Hybrid options

APS Payband: PB7

Job Type : Contract

About Us:

At the Canadian Broadcasting Organization, we are revolutionizing digital content publishing through innovative AI solutions. Our collaboration with our partners in News focuses on accelerating content creation, improving digital engagement, and enhancing content discoverability. We're seeking a talented Senior AI Engineer - Content Intelligence Specialist to join our team and lead the development of AI-driven solutions aimed at improving the speed, relevance, and accessibility of news content.

Position Overview:

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will spearhead the development of AI solutions to accelerate digital content publishing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, software engineers and editorial teams, to build tools that empower editorial teams to create, optimize and distribute content more effectively. The role involves not only technical design and implementation but also prototyping ideas and assessing their feasibility for integration into production environments.

Here’s why we should work together:

Digital Strategy & Products' values - collaboration, learning, continuous improvement and inclusivity - reflect who we are as a people-centered, digital-first employer. Our managers work closely with staff to make the most of their strengths, and help them build new skills and grow in their careers. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive work culture. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences brings valuable insights to our work. This helps us create more innovative and inclusive experiences for our audience.

We want you to feel happy and comfortable at work. It is important to us that work is a safe space where employees can be their true selves.

Perks you can look forward to:

● Flexible work schedule, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work.

● Work from home opportunities.

● Competitive total rewards package.

● 20% of time for innovation and exploration.

● Opportunities for professional development through CBC's own course offering and a large library of Udemy courses

● Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.

● A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.

● A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

● An iterative and experimental approach to development.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

● Lead prototyping and development of AI solutions for content publishing automation.

● Evaluate and implement AI tools including open-source, commercial, and multi-modal models.

● Design and implement robust testing strategies for AI solutions.

● Establish metrics and validation processes for AI-generated content.

Product Development:

● Develop tools for headline optimization in collaboration with other software engineering teams, meta description generation, and content summarization.

● Create solutions for improving content discoverability and SEO performance. ● Build and integrate AI chatbots and intelligent agents.

● Implement RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems and fine-tuning pipelines.

● Meet required quality, performance, observability, and scalability standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

● Partner with editorial teams to ensure AI solutions meet journalism standards. ● Work with software engineering teams to maintain development best practices and ensure compliance with CBC AI operational guidelines.

● Guide prototype evaluation and implementation roadmap.

● Mentor team members in AI development practices.

Qualifications:

Education : Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Technical Experience:

● 5+ years experience in AI/ML engineering, focusing on NLP and content automation for media or content industries.

● Proven experience building and deploying AI-powered tools, particularly in content generation, text summarization, and image recognition.

● Expert in Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), and HuggingFace.

● Proven experience with LLM integration (GPT, Claude, Gemini) and RAG implementations.

● Strong background in cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and production AI deployments

● Experience in prototyping and testing new AI models and concepts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

● Experience with AI chatbot development and agent-based systems.

● Experience with data pipelines and version control (Git).

● Experience with content recommendation systems, content discovery algorithms, or personalization engines.

● Familiarity with fine tuning techniques.

● Understanding of SEO principles, content relevance algorithms, and digital engagement metrics is a plus.

● Familiarity with Continuous Training and building ML/LLMOps operation pipelines. (e.g. Airflow, KubeFlow, ML flow, VertexAI, Azure MLOps)

● Experience with Guardrail frameworks (e.g. OpenAI moderation tools, NeMo, GuardRails, etc)

● Experience with LLM evaluation tools and tests

● Proficiency in Java is nice to have.

Soft Skills :

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for editorial teams.

● Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess the technical feasibility and business value of new AI solutions.

● Collaborative and team-oriented with a focus on delivering solutions that meet both technical and editorial requirements.

Why Join Us:

● Innovative Impact : Shape the future of digital content publishing with AI tools that drive real-world outcomes for news organizations and their audiences.

● Collaboration : Work closely with a talented and dynamic team in DS&P and the News group to deliver high-impact solutions.

● Culture : Be part of a creative and inclusive team dedicated to innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in engineering.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your experience with AI-driven content tools and any relevant projects that demonstrate your ability to innovate in content publishing.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [e-mail] .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

2

Work Schedule:

Full time

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