Associate Business Solutions Consultant (Cohort 11)

AltaMLEdmonton, Alberta, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHybrid, Onsite

About The

GovLab.aiWe 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 September 2025 and ending in December 2025. 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’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 currently enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), Mount Royal U, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, or Queens U. 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: ApplyStep 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 interviewStep 5: Background checks and offer!Step 6: Welcome to GovLab!

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
Valid citizenship or work permit that legally enables you to work full-time throughout the duration of the internship term

First Nations AcknowledgmentAs 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 OpportunitiesAltaML 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.Apply for this job

Life at AltaML

We conceptualize, develop, and commercialize ML software products. AltaML partners with organizations using a co-development model where we can provide our technical and strategic expertise to build transformative applications using applied AI/ML. Proudly built in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Thrive Here & What We ValueBelief in agency over perfection: continuous iteration and progress through action and failing as part of the process | Embracing a growth mindset: proactive about developing skills and committed to helping team members grow | Prioritizing impact and integrity: driven by mission to make positive impact on clients, with integrity at core of all interactions and decisions</s> | 1. Collaborative environment | 2. Innovative technology | 3. Continuous learning and improvement | 4. Passionate team members | 5. Customerfocused approach</s> | Collaborative company culture that values work/life balance and encourages tap dancing to work | Dedicated to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace as an equal-opportunity employer | Responsible for elevating public discourse and awareness of AI through open, transparent communications with the broader public | Believes in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together | Values being Agile, Gritty Humble, and Happy</s> | 1. UserCentric Approach | 2. Collaborative Environment | 3. FastPaced Work Ethic | 4. Strong Leadership Abilities | 5. Adaptability and Flexibility</s> | 1. Collaborative work environment | 2. Opportunity to work with cuttingedge technology | 3. Supportive team members</s> | Focus on innovation and creativity in technology solutions | Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals | Commitment to excellence in all aspects of the business</s> | AltaML is a leading North American applied AI company with extensive experience in building and operationalizing AI software solutions in 3 forms: The Services we offer, the Reusable IP that allows us to build faster, and the product solutions we develop through our Venture Studio. | AltaML believes in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. | AltaML is dedicated to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace as an equal-opportunity employer. | AltaML acknowledges that its head office is located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.</s> | Uncapped vacation for all full time, permanent employees | Make an impact by witnessing the impact your work contribution has on the success of our company | Working with PhD and Master Level Colleagues in data science, software engineering, product development, and machine learning fields | Collaborative company culture that believes in working hard, getting the job done, and enjoying the group social on Fridays | Office as a resource with state-of-the-art office spaces that ignite collaboration | Big Slack Energy - IYKYK | Responsible AI (RAI) principles by developing and deploying AI solutions | Equal opportunities employer for all backgrounds | Dedicated to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace.</s> | Office as a resource - hybrid work environment with state-of-the-art office spaces that ignite collaboration | Culture focused on creating unique ML solutions to problems across multiple industries to generate impactful value.</s> | 1. Collaborative team environment | 2. Innovative approach to problemsolving | 3. Emphasis on continuous learning and growth | 4. Focus on delivering highquality products and services | 5. Encouragement of creativity and innovation | 6. Support for worklife balance</s> | 1. Emphasizes collaboration between teams | 2. Values innovation and creativity | 3. Encourages continuous learning and growth | 4. Fosters a positive and inclusive workplace culture | 5. Prioritizes customer success and satisfaction</s> | We Look for A-Players Who: | Express our core values | Are hungry for knowledge | Want to learn new skills | Are respectful | Collaborate with others across the whole company | Share knowledge with coworkers | Educate and promote AI and ML concepts both internally and externally | Have a high work ethic and are self-motivated</s> | 1. Fastpaced environment | 2. Ready to iterate quickly and own endto-end delivery | 3. Research emerging computer vision techniques and recommend the best fit for our product roadmap</s> | GovLab.ai's mission is to set a global example of how to transform the public sector through applied AI | Our program experience is unique and designed to give you hands-on experience to prepare you for professional success | We are committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment</s>