Associate Business Solutions Consultant (Cohort 11)

AltaML; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI solutions is seeking an Associate Business Solutions Consultant for a 4-month paid internship. This role involves collaborating with public sector partners to identify AI opportunities and communicate business impacts. Candidates should be enrolled in relevant programs and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers mentorship and the potential for future employment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
• Experience as a business analyst in software, data analytics, or AI projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering and communicating business requirements for integrating machine learning solutions.
• Facilitate workshops to identify and refine AI opportunities.
• Prepare business reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Research

Education

Relevant post-secondary program

Tools

Miro

Figma

Job description

Associate Business Solutions Consultant (Cohort 11)

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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 be extended to 8 or 12 months; please indicate in your application if these options interest you.

Application closes on May 22, 2025.

Job Role
As an Associate Business Solutions Consultant, you will collaborate with our Public Sector Partners, including Service Alberta, to identify high-value business problems that can be addressed with AI or machine learning. Your focus will be on defining and communicating the business impact of your AI/ML use case to senior government stakeholders, along with organizational change management and adoption planning. Our mission is to set a global example of transforming the public sector through applied AI and to foster growth in AI/ML skills in Alberta and worldwide.

During the 4-month program, you will be placed on a team working on specific use cases identified by our partners. You will immerse yourself in complex workflows to understand data and business nuances that influence AI/ML product design. Your role involves synthesizing information into a clear understanding of the business problem, advocating for customer needs, and working across disciplines to define feasible 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 develop working models and guide implementation recommendations. Our goal is to prepare you for future employment with us after your internship.

Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This role is funded through Mitacs and requires candidates to meet eligibility criteria. Open to students enrolled at U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters only), Mount Royal U, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, or Queens U. Based in Canada, occasional work from Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, or Waterloo offices is expected. Please contact us if you have questions about eligibility.

Application Process:
1. Apply
2. Notification of next steps via email before application closes
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 gathering and communicating business requirements to stakeholders for integrating machine learning solutions into workflows.
• Facilitate workshops and engagements to identify and refine AI opportunities.
• Research industry verticals to identify areas where AI adds value.
• Prepare business reports and presentations for clients.
• Document requirements for AI use cases.
• Advise on development and deployment of AI solutions based on client needs.

What You Bring:

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program at one of the participating universities for the internship duration.
• Experience as a business analyst in software, data analytics, or AI projects is a plus.
• Experience with digital product development, including requirements, personas, 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.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work with clients to understand needs and recommend solutions.
• Legal eligibility to work full-time during the internship.

First Nations Acknowledgment: We acknowledge that this role is on Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton. We honor the traditional lands and the Indigenous peoples of the area.

Equal Opportunities: AltaML is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and will provide accommodations during the interview process upon request.