AI Development Intelligence Lead (Volunteer)

About LandSeed

LandSeed is a non-profit organization tackling the Canadian housing crisis with a unique, data-powered approach. We bridge critical gaps in the housing ecosystem by integrating deep community market data with advanced AI systems. Our focus is on crowdsourcing and identifying obstacles to attainable affordable housing, allowing us to deliver structured, scalable solutions where they are needed most.

Our Commitment: We are driven to uplift those in housing ownership need, including first-time homebuyers, seniors, immigrants, single parents, environmentalists, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our vision is to pioneer data-driven designs and value structures for entry-level housing across Canada.

About the Role

LandSeed is building an AI-powered Development Intelligence system to transform how housing projects are planned, approved, and delivered.

We are seeking an AI Development Intelligence Lead (Volunteer) to help design and implement AI systems that support smarter development decisions. This role focuses on turning real project experience into structured, reusable intelligence that can continuously improve how future projects are executed.

At LandSeed, we believe that every project should make the next one smarter. You will play a key role in building the systems that make that possible.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design the AI Architecture

Develop the framework for organizing project data, decisions, and documentation

Build knowledge systems across departments (planning, finance, project management, and community development)

Ensure AI tools are built on clean, structured, and scalable data foundations

Identify opportunities to standardize data collection and information flows across projects

1. Build Decision Intelligence Systems

Create structured decision logs and documentation systems for development projects

Capture lessons learned and convert them into searchable institutional knowledge

Transform unstructured information (emails, reports, meeting notes, community feedback) into structured and usable datasets

Develop processes that allow teams to learn from past decisions and improve future outcomes

1. Integrate AI Into Project Workflows

Connect AI tools with existing project management and development systems

Support risk tracking, approval forecasting, and milestone monitoring

Build dashboards and reporting tools that surface critical insights for decision-makers

Identify opportunities where AI can automate repetitive analysis and reporting tasks

1. Support the Tay Ridge Pilot Project

Use Tay Ridge, our pilot village development project, as the first intelligence dataset

Test, refine, and improve AI integration within a real development environment

Capture insights and feedback to improve the system before scaling it to future projects

Ideal Candidate

Experience in AI development, data architecture, or machine learning systems

Strong ability to structure complex information into organized data systems

Experience working with data pipelines, APIs, or knowledge management systems

Interest in applying AI to real estate development, urban planning, or infrastructure projects

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate operational needs into technical solutions

Why Join LandSeed

Help design one of the first AI-powered development intelligence systems for housing projects

Work on real-world projects with meaningful social impact

Gain experience building AI systems applied to urban development

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and innovators

How to apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to talent@landseed.ca.

Salary range or compensation details

Volunteer Role: AI Development Intelligence Lead (Volunteer)

Use of AI in Recruitment

LandSeed does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen or assess applications. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of our hiring team.

Accommodation Statement

LandSeed is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact talent@landseed.ca.