Sr. Practice Consultant- Data & AI

Job summary

The role involves designing and delivering multicloud data, analytics, and AI/ML solutions while leading pre-sales activities and technical discovery. The consultant will provide delivery oversight, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth of the Data & AI practice.

Job details

OnX has helped organizations across Canada solve complex technology challenges — combining deep technical expertise with local insight and long-term client relationships. OnX's capabilities span cloud, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, data, AI, and managed services, with a track record of trust from Fortune 500 clients in highly regulated industries. OnX brings enterprise-scale resources with the accountability and flexibility of a partner who stays with clients at every stage — from first assessment through everyday operations. Position Summary The Senior Practice Consultant – Data & AI serves as a trusted multicloud architect and solution lead within OnX's Data & AI practice, guiding clients through the design and delivery of data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. This role blends pre-sales solution architecture with hands-on delivery leadership, and contributes directly to shaping the practice's offerings and capabilities. Key Responsibilities ● Partner with sales and account teams to scope, design, and present Data & AI solutions during the pre-sales cycle ● Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to assess current-state data/AI maturity and define target architectures across multicloud environments ● Architect end-to-end, multicloud solutions spanning data engineering, data governance, analytics/BI, and AI/ML platforms on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud ● Advise clients on cloud platform selection and workload placement based on cost, performance, and data residency requirements ● Develop statements of work, level-of-effort estimates, and solution architecture documentation ● Provide delivery oversight and technical leadership on Data & AI engagements, ensuring solutions meet client requirements and OnX quality standards ● Stay current on Data & AI and multicloud technology trends (cloud-native data platforms, MLOps, generative AI, data governance frameworks) and translate them into practice offerings ● Mentor and develop junior consultants and engineers within the practice ● Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, whitepapers, and internal enablement content ● Support vendor and partner relationships across Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, and Snowflake relevant to the Data & AI ecosystem Qualifications ● 8+ years of experience in data architecture, analytics, or AI/ML consulting, with demonstrated pre-sales and delivery experience ● Proven experience as a multicloud architect, designing and delivering data/AI solutions across at least two of Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud ● Deep expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse/Fabric, AWS Redshift) and AI/ML tooling ● Experience leading technical discovery and solution design for enterprise clients ● Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security practices across cloud platforms ● Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences ● Relevant certifications across multiple cloud providers (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud data/AI or architecture certifications) preferred ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent experience Pay range: $110,000 - $173,000 The pay range set out above reflects OnX's anticipated compensation for this position at the time of posting. The successful candidate's base pay will be determined within this range, taking into account factors such as primary work location, role scope and responsibilities, required qualifications, and the individual's experience, education, skills, and knowledge. OnX does not request or rely on a candidate's salary history in setting compensation for this role. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as discretionary bonuses or sales-based variable pay, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. OnX uses artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants as part of the hiring process for this position. This posting is for a position that does not yet exist and is being advertised in anticipation of future need.

What you’ll do

The role involves designing and delivering multicloud data, analytics, and AI/ML solutions while leading pre-sales activities and technical discovery. The consultant will provide delivery oversight, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth of the Data & AI practice.

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of experience in data architecture or AI/ML consulting with proven multicloud expertise across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. A bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant cloud certifications are preferred.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Google Cloud · Preferred
• Consultant · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Multicloud Architecture
• Data Engineering
• AI/ML Solutions
• Pre-sales Solution Architecture
• Data Governance
• Analytics/BI
• Technical Discovery
• Cloud Platform Selection
• MLOps
• Generative AI
• Solution Design
• Technical Leadership

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Consulting
• Technology
• Software
• Management & Leadership