Job Specifications
Who We Are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.
The opportunity
(Please note H&S offers hybrid option. “Candidates can work from anywhere in Canada”)
Are you passionate about shaping the future of work through artificial intelligence? Heart & Stroke is seeking an AI and Innovation Adoption Manager to lead the charge in driving AI adoption and innovation across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact—helping employees embrace new technologies, creating momentum for change, and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning.
In this role, you’ll be leading Heart and Stroke initiatives to drive the adoption of AI tools with a primary focus on Microsoft Copilot and other emerging technologies. You will be responsible for enabling staff upskilling to enable AI and Innovation into their everyday work and discover new ways of working. You’ll work with departments to uncover needs and identify opportunities related to AI tools, learning, support testing environments that encourage experimentation, and ensure responsible and effective use of AI. By combining strategic thinking with hands-on support, you’ll help shape our AI roadmap and position Heart & Stroke as a leader in digital transformation.
How You Will Make An Impact Every Day
AI Adoption & Enablement:
Drive organization-wide adoption of AI and innovation tools and act as the primary point of contact for staff support.
In partnership with the Director, AI and Innovation, build the AI adoption roadmap.
Champion Heart and Stroke AI adoption and transformation strategy by being the primary point of contact for employees on responsibly using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and other emerging technologies.
Partner with business leads and lead fact-finding sessions cross-functionally, to assess AI tools needs and provide recommendations.
Develop frameworks to support secure and responsible testing & tool assessment and provide guidance, troubleshoot issues, and support maintaining FAQs and learning resources.
Support the business in implementing KPIs to track tool efficiency and business value realized from AI initiatives.
Lead projects related to implementation of AI and Innovation initiatives, trainings and tools, in partnership with the IT, PMO and L&D teams.
Maintain a high level of digital fluency and practical expertise in AI tools and AI trends, with the ability to support staff at varying levels of technical proficiency.
Prototype, configure, and customize Copilot Studio agents to automate and enhance business workflows, delivering practical solutions and support for teams across the organization.
Encourage and support leaders and staff champions to foster a culture of sharing, innovation, and responsible AI use.
Learning & Capability Building:
Build employee confidence and skills through training and education.
Coach and support employees to build confidence and skills in using AI tools, providing tailored guidance based on individual and team needs.
Identify learning and capability gaps and partner with Learning & Development and vendors to design and deliver experience sharing, AI training sessions, workshops etc.
Offer 1:1 and small group coaching to employees
Monitor feedback and continuously improve training content and delivery.
Identify emerging areas for learning and capacity building by staying informed on AI trends and organizational needs, ensuring programs remain relevant and future focused.
Governance & Risk Management:
Ensure responsible and compliant AI use through governance processes.
Oversee the AI tool approval process to ensure strong governance and central visibility on how AI is being used:
Guide teams as they explore and prioritize AI use cases.
Guide teams through testing and proof-of-concept phases for new AI-enabled digital tools.
Gather required documentation and coordinate reviews with Legal, Security, and IT.
Ensure all steps are completed for timely approvals.
Uphold organizational AI Use policies by:
Ensuring employees understa
About the Company
For over 70 years, Heart & Stroke has been at the forefront of tackling pressing issues related to heart disease, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. We drive life-saving medical breakthroughs and act as a catalyst to bring together the brightest minds to improve diagnosis, care and support. Our work has saved thousands of lives and improved millions of others. Since 1952, we have invested more than $1.65 billion into supporting best-in-class researchers as they work to discover revolutionary medical advances. In that ...
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