AI - Full Stack Engineer

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

• Act as the internal SME for AI strategy, tooling selection, and best practices across the organization
• Design and implement AI/ML solutions using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Machine Learning Studio
• Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio capabilities across business units
• Build and manage RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, AI agents, and prompt engineering frameworks
• Govern AI usage, ensuring responsible AI principles, data privacy, and compliance standards are upheld

• 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)
• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure services
• Design and manage SQL and NoSQL databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.)
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

• Architect and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and API Management
• Work within Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity, access management, and SSO integrations
• Maintain security and compliance posture across Azure environments in alignment with IT governance standards
• Integrate Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) with enterprise applications

• Mentor junior team members and promote AI literacy across the IT team and business stakeholders
• Partner with business units to identify automation and AI opportunities that drive operational efficiency
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to IT roadmap planning with a focus on innovation and scalability

• 5+ years of experience in full stack software development
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (AZ-204 or AZ-305 certification preferred)
• Demonstrated experience building solutions with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, or similar LLM platforms
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and one back-end language (.NET/C#, Python, or Node.js)
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Graph API, Exchange)
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases

• Microsoft Copilot Studio or Power Platform experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics
• Experience with responsible AI frameworks and AI governance
• Background in the waste management, logistics, or environmental services industry
• AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) or DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist) certification

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group:

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make change!

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.