Careers at Vector Institute
Work where AI research becomes reality
Join Vector Institute and contribute to groundbreaking AI research that drives real-world impact. We offer exceptional career opportunities for researchers, engineers, and professional staff who want to shape the future of AI while advancing their own professional growth.
Are you ready to make an impact?
Why work at Vector?
Impact that matters
Your work directly advances AI research and adoption across Canada. From developing medical AI tools with 92% accuracy to helping businesses deploy ethical solutions, Vector creates measurable impact on society and the economy.
Join a diverse, inclusive team where growth and achievement are actively encouraged through flexible, rewarding work culture.
We value your contribution
Competitive Benefits Package:
- 8% employer-sponsored RRSP matching
- Health and wellness spending accounts
- Generous parental leave top-up program
- Flexible hybrid work environment
Our recognition-focused culture means collaboration, innovation, and individual contributions are celebrated and rewarded at every level.
Continuous learning opportunities
Vector invests strategically in your professional development every day. Access research seminars, commercialization talks, industry events, courses, and employee-selected professional development programs.
World-class environment
Work at an institute co-founded by Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton alongside leading AI researchers. Our Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in downtown Toronto provides state-of-the-art facilities supporting breakthrough research and professional excellence.
Vector’s Core Values
At Vector, we live our core values daily:
Inspiring:
We will lead, excel, and have a positive impact in all we do.
Collaborative:
We foster strong, positive relationships with one another and with our partners and stakeholders.
Integrity:
We act fairly, credibly, and ethically.
Respectful:
We value others and are considerate and responsible for our actions.
Transparent:
We will conduct our business with openness and honesty.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We foster an inclusive culture at Vector and across the AI ecosystem, empowering and celebrating diverse perspectives at every level, and ensuring equitable opportunity for all.
Building an inclusive future
Vector is committed to building a diverse, inclusive AI community. Our actions include:
Participation in the 50:30 Challenge for board diversity
Employee-led EDI committee driving internal initiatives
Programs increasing representation of women, Black, and Indigenous communities in AI
Respectful hiring practices that support candidates throughout the process
Our goal is enabling all employees to thrive as their exceptional selves and reach their full potential.
Ready to join us?
Vector Institute offers the opportunity to do work that is challenging, meaningful, and at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and application. Located in Toronto’s vibrant downtown core, we’re building Canada’s AI future.