Associate Business Solutions Consultant (Cohort 11)

AltaML; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Business Solutions Consultant to work on transformative AI projects in the public sector. This exciting 4-month paid contract offers hands-on experience in identifying high-value business problems and advocating for AI/ML solutions. You will collaborate with diverse teams, gaining insights into complex workflows while preparing impactful business reports and presentations. This role not only enhances your analytical and communication skills but also positions you for future employment opportunities. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering growth in AI skills and making a significant impact in Alberta and beyond.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary degree program during the internship.
• Experience as a business analyst in software development or AI projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering business requirements and integrating ML solutions.
• Facilitate workshops to identify and refine ML opportunities.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Desire to Learn

Education

Post-secondary Degree

Tools

Miro

Figma

Job description

About The 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 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. Your focus will be 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, fostering growth in machine learning and AI skills in Alberta and worldwide.

Our program offers 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 impacting AI/ML product design. You will synthesize multiple streams of information into a clear understanding of the business problem, communicated across teams. The Associate Business Solutions Consultant balances business requirements with customer needs, advocating for the best solutions. You will work across disciplines to define adoptable AI/ML solutions.

You will receive resources and mentorship to support your growth and career advancement. Teams are led by Project Delivery Managers and Product Owners using AltaML methodology to create working models for viable use cases and guide implementation recommendations. Our goal is to set you up for future employment after your internship!

Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This opportunity is funded through Mitacs and requires meeting all eligibility criteria. The role is open to students enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), Mount Royal U, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, or Queens U. It is based in Canada and may require occasional work from offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, or Waterloo. Please reach out if you have questions about your eligibility.

Application Process:

1. Apply
2. You will be notified before the application closes if you advance, via email
3. Complete a Case Study Presentation Assessment
4. Participate in a 45-minute panel interview
5. Undergo background checks and receive an offer
6. Join GovLab!

What You'll Do:

• Assist with gathering business requirements and communicating how AltaML can integrate machine learning solutions into client workflows.
• Facilitate workshops and client engagements to identify and refine ML opportunities.
• Research industry verticals to identify areas where ML can add value and ROI.
• Prepare business reports and presentations for current and potential customers.
• Identify and document requirements for ML use cases.
• Advise the team on developing and deploying ML solutions based on client needs.

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 internship duration.
• Experience as a business analyst in software development, data analytics, or AI projects is a plus.
• Experience in conceptualizing digital and AI products, including requirements, personas, journey maps, wireframes, workflows, and prototypes. Familiarity with Miro and Figma is an asset.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• A strong desire to learn.
• Knowledge of industries such as Public Sector, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Finance, Social Services, IT, or Supply Chain is an asset.
• Collaboration skills to advise cross-functional teams including ML developers, project managers, and IT specialists.
• Ability to work with clients to understand needs and recommend solutions.
• Valid citizenship or work permit for full-time work during the internship.

First Nations Acknowledgment

In Edmonton, Alberta, AltaML recognizes that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, traditional lands of Cree, Dene, Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe nations. We are committed to honoring and respecting the spirit of Treaty 6.

Equal Opportunities

AltaML is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.