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Job: AI/ML Specialist

Transform the North is an Ontario Professional Engineering Firm

Project Commencement:

Q1 2026

Status:

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable contingent upon project availability)

Capacity:

Variable Part-Time (6–12 hours per week)

Location:

Remote (Secure Access to On-Premise Northern Supercomputing Node). Candidates must reside in Ontario.

Transform the North Inc. serves as the Northern Fortress of Sovereign AI and High-Performance Computing. As a licensed Professional Engineering firm, we provide rigorous, secure, and locally-hosted alternatives to the vulnerabilities of cloud-based subscription models. Our mission centers on the deployment of high-power, air-gapped AI supercomputers directly within industrial facilities to ensure Canadian capital and proprietary intelligence remain within the North.

The role of
AI/ML Specialist

involves the architecture and optimization of local, offline-capable models for heavy industry. This mandate requires the rigorous optimization of code for execution on physical hardware within strictly local environments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model Optimization:

Refinement and implementation of Local Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI, and Computer Vision models for deployment on dedicated on-premise hardware.
- Hardware Integration:

Utilization of CUDA, TensorRT, and ONNX to maximize GPU performance within local industrial environments.
- Backend Engineering:

Construction of secure, high-performance backends using Python and frameworks such as FastAPI or Django.
- Security Architecture:

Maintenance of absolute data sovereignty through systems that operate without external internet dependencies.
- Protocol Adherence:

Execution of all development within encrypted, local environments to prevent data egress and ensure compliance with the "Sovereign Data Protocol."

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Candidates demonstrate mastery of sovereign machine learning and high-performance computing:

• Machine Learning Expertise:

Proven experience with Nemotron, Llama 3+, Mistral, and advanced Computer Vision architectures.
- Software Craftsmanship:

Advanced proficiency in Python and secure software architecture.
- Hardware Acceleration:

Direct experience with GPU optimization and hardware-level performance tuning.
- Sovereign Mindset:

A fundamental commitment to the principle that data sovereignty is both an industrial necessity and a strategic asset.

TERMS & DISCLOSURES

• Contract Duration:

Initial 6-month term with potential for renewal based on project availability and performance.
- Variable Schedule:

Weekly hours fluctuate between 6 and 12 hours based on project milestones. Allocation for the following week is confirmed every Friday.
- Intellectual Property:

100% of code, model weights, and architectural designs developed during this contract remain the exclusive property of Transform the North Inc.
- Operational Security:

All work is conducted on the Transform the North local AI supercomputer via a secure remote connection. No proprietary data or model weights are uploaded to third-party services or public clouds.
- Hiring Transparency (Bill 149):

Transform the North Inc. does not utilize artificial intelligence for applicant screening. Every resume undergoes manual review by a licensed Professional Engineer.

WHY JOIN THE FORTRESS?

Transform the North Inc. operates at the intersection of heavy industry and technological autonomy. We do not rent intelligence; we build assets. This role contributes directly to a decentralized, resilient Northern economy that protects its data, its wealth, and its future.

Defend the North. Decentralize Intelligence.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit your resume and technical portfolio to:

Corporate Registry:

Transform the North Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize intelligence, technical autonomy, and a commitment to data sovereignty. We hire the most capable minds for the mission, regardless of geographic history.