Associate Business Solutions Consultant (Cohort 11)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the public sector through applied AI. As an Associate Business Solutions Consultant, you will collaborate with public sector partners to tackle high-value business challenges using machine learning. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with stakeholders, conduct workshops, and develop actionable AI solutions. You will receive mentorship and resources to enhance your skills and prepare for future employment. This exciting 4-month paid internship will immerse you in real-world projects, allowing you to make a tangible impact while learning from industry experts.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program during the internship.
• Prior experience in business analysis or AI projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with business requirements gathering for ML integration.
• Facilitate workshops to identify ML opportunities.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Machine Learning Concepts

Education

Post-secondary degree program

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. You will focus 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, encouraging growth in machine learning and AI skills that are in high demand across Alberta and globally.

During the 4-month program, you will be placed on a team working on specific use case(s) identified by our Public Sector Partners. The role involves immersing yourself in complex workflows to understand data and business nuances that impact AI/ML product design. You will synthesize information into a unified understanding of the business problem, communicate across teams, and advocate for what is best for the customer. You will work across disciplines to define and develop adoptable AI/ML solutions.

You will receive resources and mentorship to support your growth. Teams are led by Project Delivery Managers and Product Owners using AltaML methodology to create working models 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 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. The position is based in Canada and may require working from our offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, or Waterloo. Please contact us if you have questions about eligibility.

Application Process

1. Apply
2. Notification of next steps via email before the application closing date
3. Case Study Presentation Assessment
4. 45-minute panel interview
5. Background checks and offer
6. Welcome to GovLab!

What You'll Do

• Assist with business requirements gathering and communicate how AltaML can integrate machine learning solutions into client workflows.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with clients 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 the development and employment of ML solutions based on client requirements.

What You Bring

• Enrolled in a post-secondary degree program at one of the specified universities for the internship duration.
• Prior experience in business analysis, 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.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Knowledge of relevant industries is an asset.
• Collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to understand client needs and recommend solutions.
• Valid citizenship or work permit for full-time work during the internship.

First Nations Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that this role is in Edmonton, Alberta, on Treaty 6 Territory, traditional lands of many First Nations. We honor and respect this heritage.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.