Applied AI Program Design and Delivery Intern

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and management of AI upskilling and education programs, including talk series, multi-day workshops, and multi-week trainings;
• Assist in the design, development, and management of AI programs and collaborative projects, including managing project plans and supporting logistics;
• Leverage your AI and ML knowledge to recommend relevant use cases, guest speakers, and engaging content for seminars and workshops; contribute to discussions on AI applications;
• Support the delivery of Industry Innovation programs by coordinating and facilitating meetings with industry sponsors, preparing necessary documents, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-up;
• Conduct and audit research on content for AI talk series and webinars, synthesize findings from research papers, and perform literature reviews;
• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis and create reports for both training programs and collaborative projects; support end-of-course deliverables with comprehensive reporting; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the Industry Innovation work stream.

The specific project or program will be determined by the interview team’s assessment of your skills and your background, and will take into account your professional interests.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You are a self-identified Black or Indigenous student or postdoc (Indigenous ancestry or heritage – First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit) or a recent graduate.
• You are in second year or higher, studying at a Canadian university or college, or a recent graduate within one semester of graduation.
• You are motivated to apply machine learning techniques to real-world problems.
• You act as a technical translator to help non-technical people understand machine learning and other AI techniques.
• Familiarity with GSuite and/or MS Office 365 applications would be an asset.

NICE TO HAVE

• You are organized and efficient, with strong problem-solving skills; experience in project management is considered an asset.
• You are creative and enjoy collaborating within a small, results-driven entrepreneurial environment.
• You possess a positive attitude, integrity, a sense of humor, and bring a positive energy to a not-for-profit corporate culture.
• You are creative, resourceful, and with a strong intellectual curiosity.
• You are motivated by continuous learning and the opportunity to make a difference and a real contribution to the AI ecosystem.

Please address applications (cover letter and resume) to Taylor Walker, Manager, AI Talent Initiatives, Early Talent, using the link provided. The deadline for submission is September 22, at 1:00PM ET. We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity and will be in touch with those whose qualifications most closely match with our needs. Please note that all interviews are currently being held remotely.