Manager, National AI Literacy Programs

Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Flexible health benefits

Downtown Edmonton office

Job summary

Amii, based in Edmonton, leads national AI literacy initiatives across Canada. The Manager, National AI Literacy Programs will guide program development, build key stakeholder partnerships, and oversee a cross-functional Training team to grow AI literacy nationwide.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with government and industry partners, and a focus on scalable educational programs that translate AI concepts into practical learning for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Education, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership capacity in industry or academic setting (Direct People Leadership).
• Experience managing large-scale or national programs (nice to have).
• Experience managing large groups of diverse stakeholders.
• Experience developing learning paths specialized to target audiences.
• Experience with a variety of educational technologies and online learning tools (nice to have).
• Experience in public speaking and facilitation (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Director, AI Literacy and Product Owner, Training to develop national AI literacy programming.
• Establishes program delivery workflows and infrastructure to support content development efforts, reporting requirements, and resource sharing with stakeholders.
• Supports identification of government funding or industry partnerships to scale national AI literacy programming.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to grow national AI literacy programming efforts.
• Manages relationships between Amii and key national stakeholders.
• Establishes themselves as a trusted subject matter expert in AI literacy.
• Promotes messaging around national AI literacy programming opportunities with internal teams.
• Works with Training, ML Educators, Instructional Designers, and AI Literacy Specialists to create resonant content.
• Fosters stakeholder relationships and maintains tools to achieve measurable efficiency gains.
• Shows problem-solving, coaching, and collaborative leadership to advance programs.
• Supports personal development, coaching, and career progression for direct reports.
• Encourages teamwork, knowledge sharing, and a collaborative work environment.
• Identifies knowledge gaps and provides solutions or resources to bridge them.
• Acts as escalation point for challenges and resolutions.
• Conducts performance reviews for direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program development

Public speaking

Facilitation

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Education, Machine Learning, or related field

3+ years of leadership experience in industry or academia

Experience managing large-scale or national programs

Experience managing large groups of diverse stakeholders

Experience developing learning paths for target audiences

Experience with educational technologies and online learning tools

Public speaking and facilitation experience

Job description

“Are you ready to help pave the way for Canada’s national AI literacy? In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping nationwide AI Literacy programs while building vital connections with key stakeholders and partners across the country. If you thrive on partnership, leadership, and driving real-world impact, this is your chance to help lead the way.”

• Adam Danyleyko | Product Owner, Training

About Amii

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is one of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross‑functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta‑based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

About The Role

The Manager, National AI Literacy Programs supports the development, deployment, and growth of Amii’s industry‑focused AI literacy programming. The Manager, National AI Literacy Programs oversees national AI literacy programs that support AI literacy development for a broad spectrum of learners across Canada.

Reporting to the Director, AI Literacy, the Manager, National AI Literacy Programs is a key member of the Training team, actively contributing to the execution of Amii’s commitment to nurturing an AI‑literate future across Canada. This position focuses on driving program development and growth, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting the success of Amii’s National AI Literacy programs.

The position focuses on achieving excellence in four main accountabilities:

• Program Development & Growth
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Team Success
• People Leadership

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Director, AI Literacy and Product Owner, Training to develop national AI literacy programming
• Establishes program delivery workflows and infrastructure to support content development efforts, reporting requirements, and the sharing of resources with key program stakeholders
• Supports the identification of opportunities for government funding or industry partnerships to scale national AI literacy programming
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to grow national AI literacy programming efforts
• Establishes and manages the relationship between Amii and key national stakeholders
• Firmly establishes themselves as a trusted subject matter expert in AI literacy
• Collaborates with internal stakeholder groups to promote and amplify messaging around national AI literacy programming opportunities
• Collaborate with the Training team, ML Educators, Instructional Designers, and AI Literacy Specialists, and more to create content that will resonate with our target learners
• Fosters and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Maintains and improves systems and tools in the organization that lead to measurable efficiency gains
• Encourages and identifies problem‑solving approaches to work while acting as a collaborator
• Approaches personal development and learning opportunities collaboratively and draws lessons for future coaching and people leadership opportunities
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency and takes tangible actions to execute improvements
• Provides supervision to team members by overseeing and refining their work, and managing approval processes as required
• Mentors direct reports on career development and progression, drawing lessons for coaching opportunities
• Fosters a collaborative work environment by facilitating teamwork and the exchange of ideas among team members
• Encourages and maintains a problem‑solving approach to work while acting as a coach and collaborator
• Identifies and addresses knowledge gaps, providing solutions or resources to bridge them
• Functions as a point of escalation for addressing challenges and facilitating the resolution of problems
• Conducts performance reviews for direct reports

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary degree in Business, Education, Machine Learning, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership capacity in industry or academic setting (Direct People Leadership)
• Experience managing large‑scale or national programs (nice to have)
• Experience managing large groups of diverse stakeholders
• Experience developing learning paths specialized to target audiences
• Experience with a variety of educational technologies and online learning tools (nice to have)
• Experience in public speaking and facilitation (nice to have)

Attributes and Expectations:

• Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Works independently and makes informed decisions through a collaborative lens
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Establishes credibility while influencing team members to achieve common goals
• Identifies the needs of stakeholders and creates/drives new solutions
• Skilled in identifying knowledge gaps and prioritizing learning effectively
• Leads with resilience, maintaining team performance through challenges and change

What you'll love about us

• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
• Participate in professional development activities
• Gain access to the Amii community and events
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed.
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability‑related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.