Associate Machine Learning Developer

Full Description

About GovLab.ai

GovLab.ai transforms the way you think about applied AI. We structure teams 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.

• Job Role*

As an Associate Machine Learning Developer, you will work on public sector ML projects and deliver real solutions to our Public Sector Partners, including Service Alberta, other departments, and even other levels of government.

Our mission is to set a global example of how to transform the public sector through applied AI, encouraging the growth of machine learning and AI skill sets that are in high demand across Alberta and around the world.

We offer a unique program experience designed to give you hands-on experience to prepare you for professional success.

During the 4-month period, you will be placed on a team to work on specific use case(s) identified by our Public Sector Partners.

You will work with multiple tools and gain experience in multiple AI/ML and data processing fields.

You will also receive resources and mentorship to help with your growth and career advancement.

The teams will be led by the Project Delivery Manager utilizing AltaML methodology to create working models for the viable use case(s), and help guide the teams to make recommendations on how best to implement the solution with our Partners.

Our ultimate goal is to set you up for success and have you hired in the future after your internship.

Eligibility Criteria: This opportunity is funded in partnership with Mitacs and therefore requires candidates to meet all eligibility criteria before being approved to hire.

This role is currently open to anyone enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), Mount Royal U, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, or Queens U.

This role is based in Canada and may require occasional work out of one of our offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and/or Waterloo.

Application Process:

• Apply

• You will be notified prior to the application deadline if you are moving to the next stage

• Online technical assessment (48 hour timed assessment)

• 45 minute panel interview

• Background checks and offer

• Welcome to GovLab

Responsibilities:

• Participate in team planning sessions and educational presentations

• Review the data to understand its overall scope and structure

• Identify the right metric to measure the success of the model and project

• Work in teams to pre-process the data for analysis and model development

• Uncover trends, insights, and key features to help guide where ML solutions can be applied

• Develop models around the available data and suggested set of problems

• Suggest and explore novel solutions to a problem and detailed recommendations for how to integrate the models in business

• Communicate and present your team's work to AltaML and Public Sector Partners

• Familiarize yourself with various data processing tools and exposure to AI/ML algorithms

• Independently research and connect with your cohort to gain domain knowledge and learn state-of-the-art techniques

Requirements:

• Minimum Requirements:

• Enrolled in a Post-secondary degree program at U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), U Waterloo, Queens U, Mount Royal U, or U of Toronto for the duration of the internship term

• General knowledge of and experience developing in Python and data science libraries/packages such as pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib

• Understanding of Machine Learning and software development concepts

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the internship

• Nice to have:

• Exposure to version control/Git

• Experience with a cloud platform such as Azure, AWS or GCP

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to engage in client meetings and deliver professional presentations

Equal Opportunities: AltaML is dedicated to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace as an equal-opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, encompassing ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and educational backgrounds.