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Job Summary
Position Title: Cloud Engineer
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:40945
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for engineering implementing documenting and delivering robust cloud and hybrid platforms and services on Microsoft Azure with an emphasis beyond foundational landing zone design. This role provides technical guidance to business stakeholders ensuring technical requirements are understood and met and supports the implementation and delivery of secure scalable and cost-effective cloud services. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated hands-on experience across the Azure ecosystem Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI/foundational services to support emerging business needs.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Azure Engineering: Engineer and implement cloud and hybrid solutions acrosscompute networking identity security data and integration servicesbeyond landing zone patterns.
Azure Migration & Modernization: Engineer and support migration and modernization initiatives for applications and data to Azure; assess current systems plan implementation approaches and ensure secure efficient transitions.
Microsoft 365 & Copilot Enablement: Partner with stakeholders to identify and deliver cloud engineering use cases leveraging Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot capabilities; translate productivity and AI opportunities into actionable technical designs.
Azure AI / Foundational Services: Implement cloud engineering patterns that incorporate Azure AI and foundational services where appropriate (e.g. AI-enablement platform capabilities governance considerations) to support upcoming initiatives.
Cloud Engineering Governance & Standards: Implement cloud engineering solutions in alignment with organizational requirements for data governance security compliance resiliency performance and cost.
Technical Leadership: Create white papers and presentations for leadership communicate the value of cloud M365 and AI/Copilot capabilities and support stakeholder understanding of engineering solutions and platform capabilities.
Coaching & Collaboration: Mentor and challenge team members; share skills and system knowledge through formal and informal channels; communicate effectively with project teams and management.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on industry technologies Azure platform changes M365/Copilot evolution and best practices; contribute to reusable engineering patterns and implementation guidance.
Ensure solutions and migrations are designed to beAIreadyand aligned to McCains enterprise AI platform governance and observability standards.
Partner with the AI Platform team to ensure workloadsintegratewith approved Copilot agent and AI service patterns.
Ensure implemented solutions maintain a clear separation between systems of record and AI-augmented experiences.
AI orchestration and workflow engineering: Implement end-to-end AI orchestration solutions engineer AI workflows and apply prompt engineering best practices.
Observability for AI cloud engineering components: Implement logging metrics tracing and evaluation requirements to support monitoring reliability and governance.
Measures of Success
Delivery of stable scalable and secure Azure cloud engineering outcomes beyond foundational landing zone work.
Successful migration/modernization outcomes and measurable optimization of performance and cost.
Effective enablement and adoption support for Microsoft 365 and Copilot-related engineering solutions.
Clear reusable engineering patterns and strong collaboration with business and IT teams.
Solutions and migrated applications can safely consume or expose AI capabilities without rework.
No unmanaged or non-governed AI usage introduced through solution or migration design.
Key Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 8 years as a Cloud Engineer supporting complex enterprise environments.
Highly seasoned deep experience across Microsoft Azure services (compute network identity security data integration monitoring cost management).
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 service architecture and modern workplace capabilities.
Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated experience delivering or enabling cloud engineering capabilities involving Microsoft Copilot Azure AI services and related enterprise AI capabilities including governance enablement and adoption considerations.
Designed and implemented MCP-compatible services to extend Microsoft Copilot capabilities with external data sources
Integrated Copilot with enterprise systems (CRM ERP internal APIs) using MCP server architecture
Proven track record implementing and maintaining engineering standards best practices and documentation.
Strong process time management stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Certifications (Preferred)
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (strongly preferred especially for candidates with Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI implementation experience)
Technical Skills
Deep understanding of core Azure cloud computing services and enterprise-scale engineering patterns.
Experience engineering deploying and optimizing Azure resources with strong governance security and cost management practices.
Knowledge of hybrid connectivity backup disaster recovery and security best practices.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 service capabilities relevant to enterprise productivity solutions.
Strong preference for experience with Microsoft Copilot Azure AI services and associated enterprise enablement security governance and integration considerations.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Key Competencies
Enterprise & Systems Thinking
Engineering Leadership
Strategic Problem Solving
Collaboration & Technical Influence
Business Outcome Focus
Compensation Package:$85500.00 -$114000.00 . CAD annually Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information isbeing handled here.
Job Family:Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
