Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plan

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and E

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence, to design and integrate secure, scalable AI and generative AI solutions within a regulated financial services context. You will guide MLOps, architecture patterns, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver production-ready capabilities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, governance, and a deep understanding of enterprise data principles, security, and performance. Hybrid work options are available across Canada.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience, including architecture or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in AI ecosystems: LLMs, RAG, vector search, agents.
• Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architectures for AI and generative AI solutions, including intelligent agents, digital assistants, automation solutions, and advanced analytics use cases.
• Define and evolve AI architecture patterns, including RAG approaches, vector search, agent orchestration, API integration, tool calling, context management, and fallback strategies.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable, maintainable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, data principles, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with business, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure AI solutions are integrated into the technology ecosystem.

Skills

Solution architecture

AI / Generative AI

LLMs

RAG architectures

Vector search

API integration

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Build the Future With Us

Artificial intelligence is already transforming how organizations design services, make decisions, and create value. At iA, we want to make this transformation a tangible, responsible, and sustainable driver of value for our clients, advisors, employees, and business partners.

As a Solution Architect, Artificial Intelligence, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and evolution of robust, secure, governed, and production-ready artificial intelligence and generative AI solutions. This position represents a unique opportunity to build the foundations of a sustainable AI capability, take initiatives from experimentation to real business impact, and fully leverage your expertise within a regulated financial services organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and the responsible use of emerging technologies.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

Key responsibilities include:

• Design end-to-end architectures for AI and generative AI solutions, including intelligent agents, digital assistants, automation solutions, and advanced analytics use cases.
• Define and evolve AI architecture patterns, including RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) approaches, vector search, agent orchestration, API integration, tool calling, context management, and fallback strategies.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable, maintainable technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, data principles, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate platforms, models, cloud services, orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and technology components based on value, risk, performance, cost, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with business, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure AI solutions are effectively integrated into the existing technology ecosystem.
• Define non-functional requirements for AI solutions, including security, privacy, performance, latency, resilience, traceability, observability, availability, and cost optimization.
• Guide MLOps and LLMOps practices, including model and prompt versioning, CI/CD pipelines, continuous evaluation, production monitoring, quality metrics, and feedback mechanisms.
• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives, prototypes, and minimum viable products (MVPs) to validate technical feasibility, value hypotheses, risks, and scalability requirements.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, key technical decisions, solution diagrams, standards, guidelines, and architecture review deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to business and IT stakeholders, simplifying complex AI concepts and influencing decisions to promote practical, responsible, and achievable solutions.

What Could Help You Thrive in This Role

In this role we’re looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for expertise in solution architecture, software architecture, data architecture, or cloud architecture within complex enterprise environments.
• Stands out for the ability to design and deploy artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI solutions that address real business needs.
• Demonstrates strong expertise in modern AI ecosystems, including Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, vector search, intelligent agents, and API-based model integration.
• Is known for collaborative leadership, influence, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Typically has seven or more years of experience in information technology, including several years in architecture or technical leadership roles.
• Has an advanced level of English proficiency, as the incumbent will regularly collaborate, influence, present recommendations, participate in committees, evaluate technology solutions, interact with vendors, and contribute to artificial intelligence initiatives with English-speaking partners, teams, and internal and external stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A workplace where learning and development are integrated into a shared pursuit of excellence. Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping increase personal effectiveness while supporting organizational growth. A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where your potential can thrive and grow freely. The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plan
• Competitive pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
• Telemedicine services
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic equipment program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And more!

The typical hiring range for this position is between $96,861 and $139,208.

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueToronto / 26 Wellington Street East Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-11-10

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes. Want to join the iA family, but there's no job openings right now that match your profile? Let us know you're interested!