AI Solutions Specialist

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands—White Claw Hard Seltzer, Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, and Olé Cocktail Co.

The Role

We're looking for an additional AI Solutions Specialist based out in Kelowna to help accelerate AI adoption across Mark Anthony Group. This role sits at the intersection of technology, enablement, and employee support, serving as a trusted resource for teams exploring and using AI tools across the organization. As an AI Solutions Specialist, you'll act as a frontline AI support partner, trainer, advocate, and tester. You'll help employees get the most value from AI technologies, support rollout initiatives, evaluate new AI opportunities, and contribute to building a culture of responsible AI adoption.

AI Support & Enablement

• Provide frontline support to employees using AI tools, answering questions and troubleshooting issues.
• Guide users on best practices, responsible usage, and effective AI workflows.
• Support AI literacy initiatives through training sessions, workshops, and enablement programs.
• Create and maintain training materials, user guides, and knowledge resources.

AI Adoption & Change Management

• Support organization-wide AI adoption campaigns and rollout activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive awareness, engagement, and adoption of AI solutions.
• Track adoption metrics, user feedback, and program effectiveness.
• Share success stories and best practices across teams.

Tool Evaluation & Testing

• Participate in pilot programs and testing initiatives for emerging AI technologies.
• Assess usability, performance, and user experience of AI solutions.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to improve adoption and effectiveness.
• Support evaluation frameworks for new AI products and use cases.

Use Case Assessment

• Assist in reviewing and evaluating AI use case submissions from across the business.
• Assess feasibility, business value, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support decision-making processes related to AI opportunities and initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Undergraduate degree in a related field; specialization or coursework in AI is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience using AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, AnswersAI, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting end users, training programs, technology adoption initiatives, or change management activities is an asset.

Who You Are

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for emerging technologies and the evolving AI landscape.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why this role?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI transformation, gaining exposure to emerging technologies, enterprise-wide adoption strategies, and cross-functional collaboration across a global organization.

Why Join Us?

Mark Anthony Group is committed to hiring, engaging, and growing qualified, talented, and motivated team members at every level of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 annually complemented by a bonus plan; the base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. As part of our Total Rewards program, we are also proud to offer:

• Access to company-matched RRSP contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24/7 access to care and support for you and your family
• Paid time off
• Employee Wine Program
• Training and development to build a fulfilling career

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At Mark Anthony Group, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.