HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

Senior Developer (AI)

Selection Process Number: 11625667

Directorate: Information Services

Classification: SEN 9: $98,819 - $125,038

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday March 29, 2026

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution. 

How will you contribute?

The Senate of Canada is looking for two (2) Senior Developer – AI Integration to design, build, and modernize enterprise applications using the Microsoft stack. This role focuses on integrating AI and automation into real-world systems and not building AI models. Applying proven AI platforms and open-source technologies (on-premises or in the cloud) to solve concrete business problems.

You’ll work on high-impact systems that support parliamentary operations, collaborate with architects and cross-functional IT teams, and help shape how modern technologies are used responsibly in a unique environment.

Open to

The general public to staff two (2) indeterminate positions in the Information Services Directorate.

In addition to their résumé, applicants are required to send a cover letter highlighting why this role is of interest to them and tell us why how their experience can contribute to AI at the Senate of Canada.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• College diploma or university degree in Information Technology and/or Information Management, OR an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience;
• 10+ years of experience in the development software;
• Experience integrating and leveraging AI into software solutions;
• Experience in programming, analysis, and infrastructure for developing, integrating, and maintaining business applications;
• Experience providing technical advice and recommendations for application implementation;
• Experience preparing detailed IT project plans;
• Experience developing business applications using Microsoft .NET (C#) and Microsoft SQL Server;
• Basic understanding of secure development best practices;

      Assets : 

• Experience with Whisper or WhisperX;
• Experience with PyTorch for CUDA & NVIDIA Stack for on-prem AI workloads;
• Experience with pyannote.audio for speaker diarization;
• Experience with RTMP streaming;
• Experience mentoring developers and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices;
• Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies: .NET Core, Azure DevOps, Python, PyTorch, Razor/Blazor, C#, C++, SharePoint;

Linguistic Requirements 

English Reading Comprehension: B

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: B

French Reading Comprehension: B

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: B

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Judgment
Dependability
Teamwork and cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.