Senior Analyst - Artificial Intelligence

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ontario Veterinary College is advancing a college-wide Artificial Intelligence and Automation initiative focused on delivering practical, production-ready solutions that address long-standing operational challenges across clinical care, college services, teaching, and research. This position is a temporary, full-time role from 06/29/2026 to 06/28/2028.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• 5-6 years of prior related experience
• Experience designing and delivering end-to-end AI or software solutions in production environments
• Strong development experience (e.g., Python or similar) and hands-on experience with APIs and systems integration
• Experience working within Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including tools such as Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Azure AI services
• Understanding of modern AI approaches (e.g., intelligent agents, automation workflows, applied NLP)
• Ability to translate operational needs into practical, implementable solutions
• Experience working effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure AI Foundry or similar platforms
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts (pipelines, transformation, storage), with ability to collaborate with a dedicated data engineering team
• Experience in healthcare, research, or higher education environments
• Certification in agentic AI development (e.g., GitHub Certified Agentic AI Developer or similar)

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AI-enabled solutions that integrate with enterprise systems and data.
• Work directly with operational leaders and subject-matter experts to identify high-value use cases and bring solutions into production.
• Operate within a Microsoft 365 and Azure-focused environment, leveraging tools such as Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Azure AI Foundry, and the broader Azure ecosystem, with strong emphasis on systems integration, APIs, and workflow automation.
• Work in close partnership with a newly established faculty professorship in Veterinary AI, contributing to a collaborative environment that connects applied solution development with emerging research.
• Engage with central University teams—including Information Security and Emerging Technology & Development—to ensure solutions align with institutional standards.
• Actively contribute to the development and maturation of agentic AI governance and practices across the University.
• Focus on reliability, governance, and meaningful impact in AI solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior