Program Specialist

Overview

“Are you passionate about guiding organizations through their own AI journey? We’re looking for a specialist who exemplifies facilitation confidence & standout communication skills; who can read the room, guide great conversations, and keep group dynamics productive, inclusive, and moving ideas forward. You'll also partner up with our machine learning scientists on client engagements to ensure seamless project communication and ultimately deliver opportunities and insights into actionable business strategies driving real impact."

• James Dang | Product Owner, Industry

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 Program Specialist is responsible for the successful delivery and growth of Amii’s Industry programs by strengthening client relationships, facilitating collaboration across internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the coordinated execution of Industry products and initiatives that advance clients’ AI adoption goals.

Reporting to the Product Owner, Industry, the Program Specialist will leverage their notable business facilitation skills to build strong relationships with Amii’s clients and position them for rapid AI adoption. This position focuses on building strong client-stakeholder relationships through meaningful communication and driving both facilitation & collaboration between Industry Team members and Industry Product clients while supporting Industry program / product development and growth.

The position focuses on achieving excellence in three main accountabilities :

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Relationships

Development & Delivery

Team Success

Required Qualifications

Attributes and Expectations

What you\'ll love about us

How to Apply

I\'f this sounds like the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for, please don’t wait for the closing February 10, 2026 to apply - we’re excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this role, and the posting may come down sooner than the closing date if we find the right candidate before the posting closes! When sending your application, please send your resume and cover letter indicating why you think you\'d be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why.

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.

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