AI Lab Builder

Job Description

Toast is recruiting on behalf of one of the world’s largest professional services firms, a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory with tens of thousands of people across Canada. The firm is investing heavily in AI and has launched a national network of AI Labs where clients and internal teams come to explore, prototype, and adopt emerging technology. As the AI Lab Builder in Vancouver, you will lead hands-on development and day-to-day operations of the local lab, building working prototypes, running client workshops, and turning AI ideas into practical use cases across a wide range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and build working prototypes, proofs of concept, demos, and workflow automations using short development cycles and user feedback to refine solutions
• Work directly with business teams, clients, and technical stakeholders to understand their needs, map current workflows, and identify where AI and emerging tech can deliver value
• Facilitate discovery sessions, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations that help people understand the technology, shape use cases, and make informed decisions
• Continually explore new AI tools, models, frameworks, and development approaches, assess their strengths and limitations, and share findings with the team
• Build and maintain demos and prototypes that showcase agentic AI use cases relevant to the local market and sector mix
• Coordinate lab use by internal teams and clients, and manage the prototype pipeline, device configuration, software updates, and troubleshooting
• Coordinate equipment needs and technical support so the lab is always ready for development, workshops, and visits
• Feed prototype patterns, workshop learnings, and reusable components back to the national lab team for a shared asset library
• Track and report local lab metrics such as sessions delivered, prototypes built, and pipeline generated
  
  

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a technical delivery role such as software engineering, solutions engineering, data or AI engineering, applied ML, full stack development, or technical consulting
• Hands-on experience building with tools like Codex/ChatGPT, Claude Code, agentic SDKs, Google Antigravity, and Copilot Studio
• Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and integrating MCP servers or clients into workflows
• Comfort facilitating in client-facing technical settings, including workshops, demos, and working sessions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple small development projects, sessions, and requests while keeping priorities clear
• A builder mindset: comfortable moving between an IDE, a cloud console, and a workshop room in the same day
• Curious about emerging tools, with a practical focus on shipping functional solutions over chasing perfection
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with digital, transformation, and national lab teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  
  

Benefits

• Compensation listed on the posting is for base salary. Total compensation includes base salary + annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program
• Hands-on access to the latest AI tools, models, and devices as part of your day-to-day work
• Build the AI prototypes that clients across Canada’s biggest industries use to decide where and how they adopt AI
• Shape the reusable components and playbooks used by AI Labs across the country, so your work scales well beyond Vancouver
• Gain direct exposure to senior client stakeholders and a front-row seat to how large organizations put agentic AI into practice
• Application Review
  
  

Submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our online portal. Our team will carefully review your qualifications and experiences. We take pride in responding promptly, so if your application aligns with our current opportunities, you’ll hear back from us with next steps. Your journey with Toast begins here, and we’re excited to see what you bring to the table!

• Vetting Call
  
  

If your application is successful, we’ll schedule a vetting call with a member of the Toast team. This 30-45 minute informal conversation is designed for us to get to know you better and assess your skills. Be prepared to discuss your past projects, the challenges you’ve tackled, and the impact you’ve made. This is your chance to shine and show us why you’re a great fit for the roles we offer.

• Profile Creation
  
  

Once you’ve impressed us in the vetting call, we’ll create an unbiased profile that highlights your experience while minimizing common biases. Instead, we focus on your skills, industry experience, and the impact you’ve made. This way, your profile reflects your true potential and accomplishments.

• Client Submission
  
  

After crafting your unbiased profile, we submit it to our trusted clients. We work closely with these clients to ensure they understand the value you bring. Throughout their interview process, we remain by your side, providing support and guidance. Our goal is to help you navigate the hiring process smoothly and confidently, ensuring you have the best chance to secure a role that fits your skills and aspirations.