Senior Advisor, Generative AI Adoption and Integration

As a senior advisor, generative ai adoption and integration, you lead the P&C insurance IT sector’s adoption of emerging and generative AI technologies by defining and implementing strategies, practices and tools, tracking their benefits and supporting their integration into IT and business processes. You play a key role in the AI strategy of the Property and Casualty Insurance IT Division. You anticipate technological developments, structure long-term approaches and support the cultural shift and operational transformation, while remaining aligned with Desjardins Group’s AI directions. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Strategy and governance
  • Helping define the vision, directions and road map for integrating generative AI technologies and improving the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Ensuring governance, monitoring performance and evaluating the benefits of initiatives using key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Acting as the Property and Casualty Insurance IT Divisionliaison for cross-sector AI initiatives and bodies
• Identifying and framing opportunities
  • Identifying and evaluating high-potential use cases based on their business value, risks and feasibility
  • Developing approaches, frameworks and best practices to promote the effective use of generative AI technologies
  • Contributing to the implementation, scaling and reproducibility of initiatives to maximize their value
• Support and skill development
  • Leading the Division’s AI champions community and ensuring alignment with organizational directions
  • Designing and facilitating activities for diverse audiences to raise awareness, provide training, support adoption and demonstrate value
• Monitoring and innovation
  • Continuously monitoring emerging technologies and assessing their potential for integration within the organization
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to promote the adoption of generative AI practices and solutions

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience improving IT practices with AI
• Knowledge of French is required
• Proficiency with IT ecosystems, Agile practices, DevSecOps and quality assurance

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-16