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
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Act as the internal SME for AI strategy, tooling selection, and best practices across the organization
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Design and implement AI/ML solutions using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Machine Learning Studio
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Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio capabilities across business units
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Build and manage RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, AI agents, and prompt engineering frameworks
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Govern AI usage, ensuring responsible AI principles, data privacy, and compliance standards are upheld
Full Stack Development
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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)
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Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure services
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Design and manage SQL and NoSQL databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.)
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Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Azure & Microsoft Platform Engineering
Collaboration & Leadership
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Mentor junior team members and promote AI literacy across the IT team and business stakeholders
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Partner with business units to identify automation and AI opportunities that drive operational efficiency
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Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
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Contribute to IT roadmap planning with a focus on innovation and scalability
Skills & Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in full stack software development
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3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (AZ-204 or AZ-305 certification preferred)
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Demonstrated experience building solutions with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, or similar LLM platforms
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Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and one back-end language (.NET/C#, Python, or Node.js)
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Strong experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Graph API, Exchange)
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Solid understanding of DevOps practices and Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
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Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Nice to Have
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Microsoft Copilot Studio or Power Platform experience
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Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics
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Experience with responsible AI frameworks and AI governance
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Background in the waste management, logistics, or environmental services industry
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AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) or DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist) certification
Salary - $120,000
Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group:
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Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
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Competitive wages!
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Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
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Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
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Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
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Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
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Ability to have an impact and make change!
Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
