Machine Learning Operations Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Machine Learning Operations Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 63091
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Alberta (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Classification: Systems Analyst Level 3
Salary: ​$3,199.50 - $4,237.85 bi-weekly ($83,506 - $110,607 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Technology and Innovation (T&I) Ministry supports GoA departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

Role Responsibilities

Join our dynamic T&I Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program team as a Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) Specialist. You'll play a crucial role in deploying and optimizing AI solutions that align with the GoA's AI Strategy, collaborating with industry partners and designing robust data pipelines. If you're passionate about AI and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

As the MLOps Specialist, you will provide technical support for the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of AI solutions. You will ensure the high reliability and performance of AI systems in production environments, aligning with the GoA's AI Strategy and aiding in the implementation of the GoA AI Roadmap. You will advise on best practices and standards for deploying, monitoring, and scaling AI solutions. 

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborating closely with third-party AI solution providers contracted by the GoA, ensuring compliance with GoA's MLOps guidelines and requirements.
• Designing and implementing data pipelines, workflows, and infrastructure for both traditional and generative machine learning models.
• Utilizing cloud services, automation tools, and advanced programming skills to facilitate continuous integration and delivery of AI solutions.
• Supporting Data Scientists and Software Engineers in developing, testing, and refining machine learning models and collaborating with business units across the GoA to optimize AI solutions and resolve issues.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze …