Senior Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Scientist

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Montreal is seeking a Senior Generative AI Data Scientist to develop AI solutions that enhance business decision-making. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience in AI technologies, particularly generative AI. Proficiency in Python and French is required, along with strong skills in team training and support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• Action oriented, customer focus, innovation, interpersonal savvy.
• Experience in training internal teams on generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on generative AI concepts.
• Optimize generative AI models for performance.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop AI solutions.

Skills

Training and support internal teams on AI technologies

Implementing AI and generative AI solutions

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in generative AI technologies

Expertise in life cycle management for generative AI

Knowledge of French

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, AI or related field

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Git

Job description

Overview

The Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence is responsible for developing analytical solutions to support the business lines’ needs at Desjardins. As Senior Generative AI Data Scientist, you help meet the need for data to support business decision-making, operationalizing artificial intelligence (MLOps) and generative AI (LLMOps) solutions adapted to business issues and help understand member and client behaviour. More specifically, you will be required to:

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise (training, support and mentoring) on generative AI concepts applied to cloud computing environments

• Optimize generative AI models for performance, scaling and efficiency using cloud-based resources

• Create evaluation and monitoring frameworks to determine model accuracy

• Work with a multidisciplinary team (data science, data engineering, software engineering) to develop generative AI-driven solutions that meet business requirements

• Stay up to date on the latest developments in generative AI, and recommend innovative solutions to improve existing systems

• Help create and update comprehensive documentation for generative AI models and technical processes

• Identify and resolve technical issues related to AI integration and model performance

• Provide training and support to internal teams on the use and implementation of generative AI technologies

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, AI or in a related field

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience in training and support internal teams on AI technologies

• Experience in implementing artificial intelligence and generative AI solutions

• Knowledge of French is required

• Expertise in life cycle management for generative AI solutions

• Proficiency in generative AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI, and ability to integrate these solutions into business systems

• Proficiency in Python and data processing libraries, NLP and ML

• Proficiency in Git and MLOps best practices (ML pipelines, CI/CD, monitoring)

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We\'re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Unposting Date 2025-11-13