AI Integration and Automation Specialist

Finance and Treasury Board AI Integration and Automation Specialist, Digital Transformation Team Pay Band 05 Remote in New Brunswick or Fredericton Permanent Full-time Open Competition Who we are: The Finance and Treasury Board's Office of the Chief Information Officer has a career opportunity for an AI Integration and Automation Specialist to join our dynamic, progressive team of professionals in an environment in which employees can learn, grow, create, and support innovative strategies to help the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) deliver on transformational business objectives. Who you are: You are a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working between business and technology. You are comfortable taking a concept and helping turn it into something real, working through details, clarifying ambiguity, and ensuring solutions function effectively in practice. What you will do: We are seeking an AI Integration and Automation Specialist to support the translation of identified opportunities into working solutions. This role combines elements of business analysis, solution integration, automation implementation, and technical delivery support, ensuring that AI solutions are effectively configured, integrated, tested, and operationalized. AI Integration and Automation Specialist responsibilities include: Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and clarify requirements Break down problems into clear functional and technical requirements Support the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions and automation opportunities Configure and integrate solutions with existing systems, platforms, data sources, and workflows Assist in translating solution designs into working implementations Support scripting, configuration, and low-code / no-code implementation activities where appropriate Collaborate with technical leads, developers, and business teams Support testing, validation, and quality assurance of solutions Document workflows, configurations, integration points, and implementation details Identify gaps, issues, and improvement opportunities during implementation Support rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement of solutions Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following: Need to have (Essential qualifications and skills): A university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related IT field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in system implementation, solution delivery, business systems analysis, integration support, or related fields. A combination of education, training and experience may be considered Experience gathering, documenting, and clarifying business and technical requirements Experience working with technical teams to implement and integrate solutions Understanding of system integration concepts, APIs, workflows, and digital platforms Experience with AI-enabled solutions, automation tools, or workflow automation platforms (including emerging approaches such as agentic AI) Experience with data integration, scripting, or configuration-based implementation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Behavioral Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies: Collaboration and communication Attention to detail Analytical thinking Adaptability and learning mindset Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies: Requirements analysis and documentation Process and workflow understanding Solution implementation support Understanding of system integration concepts, APIs, workflows, and digital platforms Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that the preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume. Nice to have (Asset qualifications): Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications: Experience working with large language models (LLMs), including implementing or supporting solutions that leverage LLM capabilities. Candidates should provide examples in their résumé demonstrating this experience. Experience with Microsoft cloud, Power Platform, Azure, AWS, or comparable enterprise platforms Experience in Agile or iterative delivery environments Experience in government or public sector environments Familiarity with testing, validation, deployment, and operational support processes Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Salary: Pay Band 5 - $67,600.00 to $94,406.00 per annum Candidates on the eligibility list may be considered for future vacancies. How to apply: Applicants are to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca indicating competition number 15825 . This opportunity will remain open until the position is filled. Human Resources Services Phone: (506) 259-3145 We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We promote a scent-reduced environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day! Let's connect. You belong here.