AI Discovery Associate (Fall 2026)

About Us: AltaML is a leading North American applied AI company with extensive experience in building and operationalizing AI software solutions.   We are a company like no other – we believe in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. We are looking for creative problem-solvers who obsess about the customer to find wins across different industries.   We don’t hire for fit; we hire to add. We are looking for people who play our core values of being: Agile, Gritty Humble, and Happy. If you’re passionate about AI/ML, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to work with a diverse team of wickedly smart people, we want to hear from you! 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 2026 and ending in December 2026. 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.     Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This opportunity is currently open to anyone that is currently enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary, U Waterloo, U of Toronto. As this is a Mitacs funded opportunity, please reach out if you have questions regarding your eligibility. While we have offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto we use our offices as a resource and are open to remote candidates.     Application Process: Step 1: Apply Step 2: You will be notified prior to the application closing date if you are moving to the next stage (via email correspondence) Step 3: Case Study Presentation Assessment Step 4: 45 minute panel interview Step 5: Background checks and offer! Step 6: Welcome! About The Role:

As an AI Discovery Associate, you will work at the intersection of data and business strategy helping our Public Sector Partners uncover high-value problems that artificial intelligence can solve. This is a hybrid role designed for someone who is equally comfortable exploring a dataset as they are shaping a compelling business narrative around what they find.

GovLab.ai's mission is to set a global example of how to transform the public sector through applied AI. Our program is built to give you real, hands-on experience that prepares you for professional success in one of the fastest-growing fields in Alberta and around the world.

During your 4-month placement, you will be embedded in a project team working directly with Public Sector Partners such as Service Alberta. Your work will fall across two complementary modes:

1. Discovery & Analysis

You will dig into client data to identify patterns, gaps, and inefficiencies that signal meaningful business problems. From there, you will assess whether and how AI or machine learning can address those problems translating raw data findings into clearly scoped use cases with defined business value. You will leverage modern AI tools such as Claude to accelerate your analysis, surface insights from complex datasets, and pressure-test your thinking on AI feasibility. This requires you to develop a working understanding of client workflows, data landscapes, and the practical boundaries of what AI can realistically deliver.

2. Project Delivery Enablement

You will contribute directly to the artifacts and outputs that move projects forward including use case documentation, scoping frameworks, stakeholder presentations, and solution briefs. You will use AI tools like Claude as a productivity accelerator to draft, refine, and structure project deliverables efficiently and to a high standard. You will work alongside Project Delivery Managers and AI Architects, supporting the team in communicating findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences within government.

You will be given structured mentorship, access to AltaML's methodology and tools, and the support of an experienced team to accelerate your growth. Our ultimate goal is to set you up for success  and to have you join us full-time after your internship.

What You Bring:

Enrolled in a Post secondary degree program at U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), U Waterloo for the duration of the internship term

Prior experience in working as a business analyst in software development, data analytics or AI projects is a definite plus

Experience in conceputalizing and defining digital products and solutions, AI products is an asset, including the development of requirements, personas, journey maps, wireframes, workflows, and prototypes. Experience with Miro and Figma is an asset

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding analytical skills

Strong desire to learn

Knowledge of one or more of the following industries: Public Sector, Health Care, Oil and Gas, Environmental Sciences, Disaster Management, Finance, Social Services, Information Technology, or Supply Chain is an asset

Collaboration skills including an ability to advise a cross-functional team of machine learning developers, project delivery managers and IT specialists

Ability to work with clients to understand their needs and make recommendations for acceptable solutions

 

First Nations Acknowledgment

As AltaML's head quarters are based in Edmonton, Alberta - AltaML would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene (DEN–Ē), Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux (SO-TO), and Ojibwe (OJIB-WĒ). AltaML is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is honoured and respected.

Equal Opportunities

AltaML is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.