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“Amii is thrilled to add a Project Manager to our Talent Team! One of my favourite parts about working at Amii is having constant access to some of the top emerging talent in the world. Talent is core to all of our products and clients at Amii and this role will strive to constantly improve the way we support our clients in accessing AI talent, and creating ways for our alumni community to continuously engage with us.
I’m looking for a driven, creative and curious candidate, who isn’t afraid to run an experiment to move us forward, faster. You’re likely my ideal candidate if you:
AI talent is core to the growth of the field and the future economy. If you’re interested in being part of the organization that unlocks this opportunity in Alberta, I would love to hear from you.”
- Warren Johnston - Product Owner, Talent
Reporting to the Product Owner, Talent, the Project Manager serves as a key member of a dedicated product stream and an active participant in facilitating excellent client relationships and industry partnerships within the organization.
The Project Manager will utilize their exceptional business and project management skills to build great relationships with Amii’s clients and talent pipeline. Also, the Project Manager contributes to program and product development.
In this role, the Project Manager will bridge the gap between business and technical expertise while focusing on planning and executing client-facing programs for career development and talent engagement. The Project Manager is responsible for clear communication with the team and stakeholders on the progress and performance of projects. Capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise of cross-functional teams at Amii, the Project Manager will empower clients with the opportunities and knowledge to build strong connections into the AI talent community.
The role focuses on achieving excellence in three principal accountabilities:
Project Manager undertakes specific, but limited, planning and advisory roles when opportunities arise that are aligned with their skillset and growth plans.
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.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please apply by June 30! 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.
Amii is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and excellent workforce.
May 11th 2023
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Russ Greiner — Amii Fellow, Canada CIFAR AI Chair and one of the founding members of Amii — is being recognized for his outstanding contribution to furthering computing science with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Computing Science from CS-Can | Info-Can.
May 3rd 2023
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On April 14, Sunil Vedula—founder of Nanoprecise Sci Corp — presented “IoT + AI enabled predictive maintenance & operational excellence for asset intensive industries ’" at the AI Seminar.
May 2nd 2023
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All are invited to attend the multi-day event, with diverse programming catered for AI researchers, industry leaders, pop culture enthusiasts and anyone who has ever been curious about artificial intelligence.
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