Ai jobs in United States

Job Title: AI Business Analyst

Location: Toronto, ON, On-site, 5 days per week

Job Type: Contract, full-time hours

Compensation: $85-$95/hour

Join a provincial public sector team at the forefront of responsible AI adoption. You will translate real business objectives into practical AI strategies that improve services and decision making. Your work will shape vision, governance, and measurable outcomes for high-impact initiatives that matter to communities.

You will collaborate with policy, data, and delivery teams, guiding leaders through a clear roadmap. From executive-ready materials to KPI frameworks, you will help the organization move from ideas to value, safely and transparently.

A people-first culture that values clarity, collaboration, and public impact. Exposure to enterprise AI governance, data ethics, and change leadership. Mentorship from senior stakeholders and a chance to influence standards that will scale across ministries.

• You will clarify AI vision, purpose, and strategic direction, and produce executive-ready briefs and decks.
• You will define KPIs, benefits realization plans, and success measures for AI initiatives.
• In this role, you will design intake workflows, prioritization frameworks, and feedback loops to speed decisions.
• You will establish criteria to evaluate and rank AI use cases, aligned to risk, value, and readiness.
• You will partner with data, privacy, security, and policy teams to ensure compliance and quality.

• 7+ years of progressive BA or strategy experience, including AI or advanced analytics programs.
• Proven strength in executive facilitation, stakeholder alignment, and story-driven documentation.
• Data literacy to define requirements, assess quality, and address privacy and governance needs.
• Experience with Agile delivery, user stories, backlog grooming, and acceptance criteria for AI features.
• Nice to have, experience with public sector policy, vendor assessments, and readiness training.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.