About The GovLab.ai [http://govlab.ai/]
We transform the way you think about applied AI. Teams are structured around
projects for the public sector, guided by the Project Delivery Manager, Product
Owner, and Senior machine learning developers, to provide working models to
support informed strategic decision-making around the use of key AI technologies
in the public sector.
This would be a 4 month paid contract starting January 2026 and ending in April
2026. Additionally, this opportunity may also be extended to an 8 or 12-month
term; please indicate in your application if these options are of interest to
you.
Job Role
As an Associate Business Solutions Consultant, you will work with our Public
Sector Partners, including Service Alberta, and project teams to identify high
value business problems that can be addressed with artificial intelligence or
machine learning. You will be focused on defining and communicating the
business impact of your assigned AI/ML use case to senior stakeholders in
government, as well as in organizational change management and adoption
planning. GovLab.ai [http://govlab.ai/]’s mission is to set a global example of
how to transform the public sector through applied AI, and is designed to
encourage the growth of machine learning and AI skill sets that are in high
demand across Alberta and around the world.
Our program experience is unique and designed to give you hands-on experience to
prepare you for professional success. During the 4 month period you will be
placed on a team to work on specific use case(s) identified by our Public Sector
Partners. The role requires immersing yourself in complex customer workflows to
understand data and business nuances that impact the design of AI/ML products.
This role is responsible for providing support to synthesize many streams of
information into a unified understanding of the business problem that can be
communicated across project and customer teams. The Associate Business Solutions
Consultant balances business requirements with customer needs, advocating on
what is best for the customer. The Business Solutions Consultant Associate will
work across business and technical disciplines to concept and define adoptable
AI/ML solutions.
You will be given resources and mentorship to help with your growth and career
advancement. The teams will be led by the Project Delivery Managers and Product
Owners utilizing AltaML methodology to create working models for the viable use
case(s), and help guide the teams to make recommendations on how best to
implement the solution with our Partners. Our ultimate goal is to set you up
for success and have you hired in the future after your internship!
Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This opportunity is funded in
partnership with Mitacs and therefore requires candidates to meet all
eligibility criteria before being approved to hire. This role is currently open
to anyone that is enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only),
Mount Royal U, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, or Queens U during the time of their
internship. This role is based in Canada and will require you to occasionally
work out of one of our offices in either Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and/or
Waterloo. Please reach out if you have questions regarding your eligibility.
Application Process:
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: You will be notified prior to the application closing date if you are
moving to the next stage (via email correspondence)
Step 3: Case Study Presentation Assessment
Step 4: 45 minute panel interview
Step 5: Background checks and offer!
Step 6: Welcome to GovLab!
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What You'll Do:
- Assist with business requirements gathering & communicating to both internal
and external stakeholders how AltaML can integrate machine learning solutions
into our client’s business processes and workflows.
- Assist with facilitating workshops and client engagements to identify and
refine machine learning opportunities
- Conduct research into key industry verticals and identify areas where machine
learning may provide value and return on investment for customers
- Assist in preparing project business reports and presentations to current and
potential customers
- Assist in identifying and documenting requirements for machine learning use
cases
- Provide advice to the team related to the development and employment of
machine learning solutions based on their deep understanding of the client’s
requirements
What You Bring:
- Enrolled in a Post secondary degree program at U of Alberta, U of Calgary
(Masters Only), U Waterloo, Queens U, Mount Royal U, or U of Toronto for the
duration of the internship term
- Prior experience in working as a business analyst in software development,
data analytics or AI projects is a definite plus
- Experience in conceputalizing and defining digital products and solutions, AI
products is an asset, including the development of requirements, personas,
journey maps, wireframes, workflows, and prototypes. Experience with Miro and
Figma is an asset
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding analytical skills
- Strong desire to learn
- Knowledge of one or more of the following industries: Public Sector, Health
Care, Oil and Gas, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Finance,
Social Services, Information Technology, or Supply Chain is an asset
- Collaboration skills including an ability to advise a cross-functional team
of machine learning developers, project delivery managers and IT specialists
- Ability to work with clients to understand their needs and make
recommendations for acceptable solutions
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First Nations Acknowledgment
As this role is an opportunity in Edmonton, Alberta - AltaML would like to
acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6
Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are
beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the
traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including
Cree, Dene (DEN–Ē), Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux (SO-TO), and Ojibwe
(OJIB-WĒ). AltaML is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is
honoured and respected.
Equal Opportunities
AltaML is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse
and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds
including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual
orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If
you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the
interviewing process, please let us know.
