AI Specialist- SEO

Proudly Canadian. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in Care. Join a national team where people, purpose, and community come first. Western Financial Group was named a 2025 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada and is home to more than 2,300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200+ locations across Canada. AI SEO Specialist - Remote (Canada) As an AI SEO Specialist, you are responsible for developing and executing advanced, AI‑powered search engine optimization strategies that enhance organic visibility, improve conversions, and future‑proof Western’s discoverability across emerging AI‑driven search platforms. This role blends technical SEO expertise with innovative AI tools to drive meaningful business growth. Here is what a typical day looks like Content Strategy & Information Architecture: Designing frameworks and taxonomies (ontologies) to make content easy to find, manage, and reuse across multiple platforms (websites, chatbots, voice assistants, etc.). Content Creation & Optimization: Guiding the creation of AI-ready content that uses clear, logical formatting (headings, lists, data markup) and adheres to specific guidelines and brand voice to ensure quality, accuracy, and SEO performance Lead the development and execution of AI‑powered SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and conversions Optimize website structure and on‑page elements (meta tags, headings, schema, internal linking) using AI‑driven insights. Use AI tools to automate SEO tasks such as rank tracking, technical audits, and performance reporting. Leverage AI platforms for keyword research, competitive analysis, and backlink strategy development. Monitor keyword trends, user search behavior, and changing AI search engine patterns Analyze customer behavior and conversion barriers using tools like Lucky Orange and Google Analytics to inform SEO and CRO initiatives The value you bring Post‑secondary education in marketing, communications, or digital media 3+ years of experience in SEO, including on‑page, off‑page, and technical SEO Experience using AI tools for SEO (e.g., keyword research, competitive analysis, automation). Strong Writing & Communication Skills: The ability to create clear, concise, and engaging content is fundamental. Technical Fluency: A solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, natural language processing (NLP), and relevant tools/platforms (e.g., Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, HubSpot, , etc.) Role Details Hours/Duration: 37.5 hour peer week, Permanent  Location: Remote (Canada) Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Requisition #: 82490 Why Western? Western’s people-first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact. Highlights include: 14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks’ vacation, company matching savings programs, and 100% employer paid group benefits for eligible employees Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024–2025 through the Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact or visit our . Our Human First Hiring Approach: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western’s Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (nonAI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team. Ready to Apply? If making a meaningful impact in your community and growing your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven environment excite you, we’d love to hear from you.