Original job description
Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE)
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking AI SME / Full Stack Engineer to join our IT team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered solutions built on the Microsoft Azure platform, while also contributing to full stack application development across the enterprise. You will serve as the go-to expert for AI/ML tooling, Microsoft Copilot ecosystems, and modern cloud-native architectures.
Position Description
AI & Machine Learning
Act as the internal SME for AI strategy, tooling selection, and best practices across the organization
Design and implement AI/ML solutions using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Machine Learning Studio
Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio capabilities across business units
Build and manage RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, AI agents, and prompt engineering frameworks
Govern AI usage, ensuring responsible AI principles, data privacy, and compliance standards are upheld
Full Stack Development
Develop scalable web applications and APIs using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js on the front end; .NET, Node.js, or Python on the back end)
Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure services
Design and manage SQL and NoSQL databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.)
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Azure & Microsoft Platform Engineering
Architect and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and API Management
Work within Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity, access management, and SSO integrations
Maintain security and compliance posture across Azure environments in alignment with IT governance standards
Integrate Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) with enterprise applications
Collaboration & Leadership
Mentor junior team members and promote AI literacy across the IT team and business stakeholders
Partner with business units to identify automation and AI opportunities that drive operational efficiency
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to IT roadmap planning with a focus on innovation and scalability
Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in full stack software development
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (AZ-204 or AZ-305 certification preferred)
Demonstrated experience building solutions with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, or similar LLM platforms
Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and one back-end language (.NET/C#, Python, or Node.js)
Strong experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Graph API, Exchange)
Solid understanding of DevOps practices and Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Nice to Have
Microsoft Copilot Studio or Power Platform experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics
Experience with responsible AI frameworks and AI governance
Background in the waste management, logistics, or environmental services industry
AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) or DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist) certification
