“Are you a talented facilitator, strong communicator, and proactive person that thrives in a fast paced, technical environment? Are you passionate about

content and curriculum development,

translating technical information, helping individuals and companies grow in their understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning? Does delivering engaging content in a blended learning environment excite you? If this applies to you and you're interested in working alongside a team of professional, creative and skilled content experts, I want to hear from you".

- Joseph Pedrola | Product Owner, Training

About the Role

Reporting to the Product Owner - Training, the Machine Learning Educator serves as a key member of the Education team and an active participant in executing the Amii's business functions.

As an Amii Machine Learning Educator, you'll use your exceptional content development skills and abilities to build and coordinate resources for Amii's massive open online courses (MOOC). More specifically, Ai in Biology and Generative AI Fundamentals and Applications, and Generative AI Essentials from Concepts to Ethics. You'll work alongside a team of professional, creative and highly-skilled content experts to deliver engaging curriculum in a blended learning environment through learner-friendly products. Using your strong organization and communication skills, you'll collaborate and coordinate with our teams in a lean working environment that is open, professional and creative.

The role focuses on achieving excellence in these main accountabilities:

• Learner outcomes + hireability
• Course development
• Team Cohesion and Success

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities:

• Firmly establish themselves as a trusted subject matter expert
• Foster external education/training relationships to capitalize on opportunities to progress work forward
• Act as trusted advisor and education facilitator to other teams and clients as they work to determine how best AI and ML tools can solve their business problems
• Assist the Product Owner, Training in assessing the educational needs of the public and targeting upskilling programs appropriately
• Collaborate with student project contributors to develop content for the AI and Biology Life Sciences MOOC.
• Work alongside Amii's Training Product Stream and Marketing team to coordinate the production of all assets tied to the MOOC.
• Contribute to the coordination and management of internal tools and resources required for learner success and team success
• Monitor internal educational opportunities, follow up with interns and team members to ensure education requirements have been met

Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD level education in Machine Learning/Computer Science or related field with equivalent experience in Machine Learning
• 3+ years applied AI experience in bio or health in an asset
• Post-secondary degree in education or a related field is an asset
• Experience with and passionate about developing and delivering curriculum; designing effective learning exercises, illustrations of technical concepts, training and evaluation tools; speaking in public, teaching groups of various sizes, and facilitating group activities
• Proven ability to translate instructional requirements into an interactive and engaging training course
• Proven ability to translate technical information and concepts to non-technical audiences
• Comfortable speaking in public, teaching groups of various sizes, and facilitating group activities
• Proficient in eLearning systems
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet project deadlines
• Inquisitive, with an interest in and ability to test new educational tools and technologies

Attributes and Expectations:

• • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Approaches challenging circumstances and relationships with confidence and initiative.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills for effective interactions with internal departments and external stakeholders. Operates with the highest standards of integrity and trust.

• Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including an ability to distill complex issues into compelling communications.

• Approaches challenging circumstances and relationships with confidence and initiative.

• Displays an ability to focus on the big picture without losing sight of the details.
• Demonstrates presence, self-confidence, sound judgment, and superior problem-solving ability.

What you'll love about us

• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
• Participate in professional development activities
• Gain access to the Amii community and events
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed.
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.

About Amii

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.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please don't wait for the closing May 3, 2024 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.