AI Adoption Lead

Location: Ottawa, ON - Hybrid and Remote options available 
Language: English or French essential, bilingual (English and French) an asset. Advanced oral and reading skills required, functional writing ability.
Duration: 2-year contract (February 2026 to February 2028)
Background Check Requirement: Reliability status or equivalent background clearance required

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About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful innovation within a national, mission-driven organization that supports individuals and communities across Canada. As the AI Adoption Lead, you will help shape how artificial intelligence is understood, embraced, and applied across a complex, people-focused environment.

In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders to build AI literacy, guide change, and ensure new tools are adopted thoughtfully and responsibly. Your work will directly support teams in working smarter, building confidence in emerging technologies, and driving long-term organizational impact.

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What’s In It for You

You’ll join a workplace that values purpose, collaboration, and balance. This organization is deeply committed to employee well-being, continuous learning, and creating an environment where innovation is encouraged and supported. You’ll gain exposure to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, influence strategic direction, and leave a lasting impact through your leadership in change and adoption.

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Your Responsibilities

• You’ll champion AI adoption across the organization, building awareness, excitement, and confidence in approved AI tools and practices.

• In this role, you’ll design and deliver AI literacy initiatives, translating complex concepts into accessible, practical guidance for non-technical audiences.

• You’ll lead change management activities, addressing adoption barriers, change fatigue, and stakeholder concerns through clear communication and engagement.

• You’ll collaborate across technical and business teams, acting as a bridge to ensure alignment, shared understanding, and momentum.

• You’ll monitor adoption metrics, usage trends, and engagement levels, reporting insights and progress to senior leadership.

• You’ll help shape the AI roadmap by using feedback and adoption data to support continuous improvement and future planning.

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Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in change management, technology adoption, or IT service management environments.

• Hands-on experience with change, release, and configuration management processes, including CMDB and ITSM platforms.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams through change initiatives.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.

• Experience drafting and interpreting policies, procedures, and organizational communications.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

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Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.