AI & Automation Solutions Specialist

Description Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations.

Your Opportunity: Join Buildings Digital Practice and help accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital solutions across the Buildings business. The AI & Automation Solutions Specialist is a Hybrid / Remote optional and responsible for identifying opportunities where AI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and intelligent automation can improve business operations, project delivery, practitioner productivity, and decision-making. Working across Buildings leadership, business centers, project teams, Digital Practice, IT, and other stakeholders, this role helps transform ideas into practical, scalable, and measurable solutions.

This position combines AI enablement, solution development, automation, training, and adoption activities while supporting Buildings' strategic focus on digital transformation and AI-enabled delivery. Your

Key Responsibilities

• AI & Copilot Enablement Champion the adoption and practical use of Microsoft Copilot and approved AI technologies across Buildings.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value AI opportunities.
• Develop and share prompt libraries, templates, examples, and best practices.
• Deliver demonstrations, workshops, office hours, and learning sessions for users at varying levels of AI maturity.
• Coach teams on effective prompting, responsible AI practices, and output validation.
• Support implementation of Buildings AI initiatives and strategic roadmap activities.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, success stories, lessons learned, and adoption across regions and business centers.
• Power Platform & Solution Development Design, develop, and deploy business solutions using:  Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Copilot Studio Build automation workflows that reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Create reusable applications, templates, and automation frameworks.
• Support integrations between Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and approved enterprise platforms.
• Prototype solutions rapidly and scale successful implementations across the practice.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical digital solutions.
• AI Agents & Intelligent Automation Design, build, test, and deploy AI agents using Copilot Studio and other approved platforms.
• Evaluate opportunities for AI agents and intelligent workflows within Buildings business processes.

Qualifications

• Technical & Digital Skills Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 solutions and ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with:  Microsoft Copilot Copilot Studio Power Automate Power Apps Power BI SharePoint Microsoft Teams Experience building automation workflows and business solutions.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, large language models, and emerging AI platforms.
• Ability to assess AI outputs for accuracy, relevance, completeness, and business suitability.
• Understanding of AI governance, privacy, security, and responsible use practices.
• Professional Skills Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and training skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions.
• Experience leading adoption and change management initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.
• Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience delivering Microsoft 365, Power Platform, digital transformation, automation, or technology-enabled business solutions.