Associate Business Solutions Consultant (Summer 2026)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Effective communication skills, IT, Machine learning techniques, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Assist with business requirements gathering & communicating to both internal and external stakeholders how AltaML can integrate machine learning solutions into our client’s business processes and workflows. 
• Assist with facilitating workshops and client engagements to identify and refine machine learning opportunities
• Conduct research into key industry verticals and identify areas where machine learning may provide value and return on investment for customers
• Assist in preparing project business reports and presentations to current and potential customers
• Assist in identifying and documenting requirements for machine learning use cases
• Provide advice to the team related to the development and employment of machine learning solutions based on their deep understanding of the client’s requirements

What You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Post secondary degree program at U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), U Waterloo, Queens U, or U of Toronto 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

$15,000 - $20,000 one-time

Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy for a candidate ideally based in Toronto or Waterloo, Ontario.

Compensation: The expected compensation for this role is a Mitacs stipend award between $15,000 - $20,000 CAD for a 4 month term, dependent on qualifications, experience, and assessment performance.

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.