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Solutions Architect (AI Solutions) 

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Location: Regina or Saskatoon, SK  
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary: $86,109 - $114,811 (Based on education and experience)  
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time  
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 

Competition Comments:

This is a TCP position. This position is considered a technical career path position within SaskTel’s Technical Career Path Program. The program provides a parallel career path for technical management employees that promotes and supports the development of the high performance work environment critical to SaskTel's success. SaskTel’s Technical Career Path Program offers an opportunity to progress to higher salary bands. 

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for providing technical leadership and consulting services for the planning, design, architecture, development, integration, evolution, performance, security, governance, and lifecycle management of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, analytics, and digital solutions within SaskTel’s Business Sales & Solutions environment. Specifically, accountable to develop and implement practical, secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that improve customer experience, employee productivity, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. Provides consultative expertise to senior management, SaskTel departments, business stakeholders, and solution partners. Leads the introduction of new AI and digital capabilities required to support existing and future business services and ensures solutions align with SaskTel architecture, cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, and Responsible AI requirements.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Accountable for the evolution of existing services and the creation of new AI enabled business models, capabilities, applications, workflows, automations, and integrations to support SaskTel’s Business Sales and Solutions operations and customers.
2. Ensures AI and digital solutions meet business and technical requirements in a practical and cost-effective manner through analysis of current and future business needs, data requirements, technical requirements, risks, and strategic objectives.
3. Works closely with business teams, Information Systems, data and security teams, suppliers, solution partners, and other SaskTel resources to determine business and technical requirements and ensure appropriate architecture, governance, assurance, support, and operational processes are established.
4. Plans, designs, develops, codes and delivers AI applications, intelligent agents, workflow automation, analytics, integrations, and related technical solutions for Business Sales & Solutions. Owns the solution lifecycle from architecture and prototyping through development, integration, testing, deployment, ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization, ensuring solutions meet SaskTel standards for scalability, security, reliability, and customer experience. Manages AI and digital solutions through their lifecycle by developing and ensuring execution of introduction, adoption, performance optimization, continuous improvement, and retirement plans.
5. Provides professional advice, consulting, and high-level support regarding AI technologies, solution architecture, automation, data use, integration strategies, Responsible AI, and digital business capabilities to operational teams and SaskTel management at all levels.
6. Accountable for managing cross-functional solution delivery teams consisting of SaskTel employees, contractors, vendors, and business subject matter experts. Provides leadership, direction, and support on pertinent business and technical developments.
7. Leads and participates in business and technology advisory initiatives, including process assessments, opportunity discovery, solution assessments, architecture design, integration strategies, and AI and automation roadmaps.
8. Provides consulting services inclusive of advisory, assessment, architecture, and implementation planning, translating business challenges and objectives into secure, scalable, supportable, and measurable AI-enabled solutions
9. Participates in all aspects of the employee lifecycle including hiring, performance management, coaching and mentoring employees.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s Degree OR Technical Certificate and 3 years relevant experience OR 6 years equivalent experience in a related field.    
2. Current standing of advanced vendor certification(s) as specified in the posting.
3. Thorough knowledge and understanding of software/AI engineering or product delivery technologies and management disciplines, along with experience in AI platforms that support business sales, service delivery, customer experience, or operational improvement.
4. Experience with developing and/or maintaining business relationships with customers and solution partners.  Demonstrated expertise in managing & negotiating contracts, license agreements and service level agreements with vendors, partners, consultants and customers.
5. Demonstrated analytical, business and technical leadership in developing & delivering agentic AI solutions (e.g., workflow automation, orchestration, multi-agent systems, or autonomous task execution) in an agile, iterative environment.
6. Management skills to plan, coordinate and control the resources needed to effectively support major projects.
7. Experience with financial management and budgeting.
8. Strong team leader and member, able to develop staff and influence the performance of others.
9. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to influence and deal effectively with others.

What makes SaskTel special is our people, and the fun, connected culture we create together. Our highly engaged employees bring diverse perspectives, collaborate across teams, and turn fresh thinking into meaningful results. Experienced leaders are there to listen, coach, and champion your growth, giving you opportunities to take on new challenges, build your skills, and move your career forward. Here, you can be yourself, feel supported, and do work you're proud of alongside people who celebrate ideas, achievements, and each other.

CULTURE AND VALUES
Upholds foundational values of honesty, integrity and respect.
Consistently demonstrates our culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team.

This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

SaskTel may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. All hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our recruitment team.
At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan's leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel's Benefits.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at talent.acquisition@sasktel.com.