Manager, National Ai Literacy Programs

"At its core, this role is about people and connection. We are looking for a relationship builder who can spot partnership gaps across Canada, bridge them through trust, and cultivate a strong national network. Alongside this vital work, you’ll lead a brilliant team delivering AI literacy programs that empower learners from coast to coast."
About AmiiAlberta 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 RoleAt its core, the Manager, National AI Literacy Programs position is about people and connection. The role drives the development, deployment, and growth of Amii’s industry-focused AI literacy programming by spotting partnership gaps and opportunities across Canada and bridging them through trust to cultivate a strong national network. Leading a dedicated team, the Manager oversees the creation and delivery of national AI literacy programs that empower learners from coast to coast across a broad spectrum of backgrounds.
Reporting to the Director, AI Literacy, the Manager, National AI Literacy Programs is a key member of the Training team, actively contributing to the execution of Amii’s commitment to nurturing an AI-literate future across Canada. This position focuses on driving program development and growth, cultivating strong national stakeholder relationships, and uniting partners across the country to support the success of Amii’s National AI Literacy programs.
The position focuses on achieving excellence in four main accountabilities:
Stakeholder Relationships
Program Development & Growth
Team Success
Required Skills / ExpertiseKey Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the Director, AI Literacy and Product Owner, Training to develop national AI literacy programming
Establishes and manages relationships between Amii and key national stakeholders;
identifies partnership gaps across Canada, bridging them through trust to build a cohesive national network that empowers learners from coast to coast.
Establishes program delivery workflows and infrastructure to support content development efforts, reporting requirements, and the sharing of resources with key program stakeholders
Supports the identification of opportunities for government funding or industry partnerships to scale national AI literacy programming
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to grow national AI literacy programming efforts
Firmly establishes themselves as a trusted subject matter expert in AI literacy
Collaborates with internal stakeholder groups to promote and amplify messaging around national AI literacy programming opportunities
Collaborates with the Training team, ML Educators, Instructional Designers, and AI Literacy Specialists, and more to create content that will resonate with our target learners
Fosters and maintains strong stakeholder relationships
Maintains and improves systems and tools in the organization that lead to measurable efficiency gains
Encourages and identifies problem‑solving approaches to work while acting as a collaborator
Approaches personal development and learning opportunities collaboratively and draws lessons for future coaching and people leadership opportunities
Identifies opportunities for efficiency and takes tangible actions to execute improvements
Provides supervision to team members by overseeing and refining their work, and managing approval processes as required
Mentors direct reports on career development and progression, drawing lessons for coaching opportunities
Fosters a collaborative work environment by facilitating teamwork and the exchange of ideas among team members
Encourages and maintains a problem‑solving approach to work while acting as a coach and collaborator
Identifies and addresses knowledge gaps, providing solutions or resources to bridge them
Functions as a point of escalation for addressing challenges and facilitating the resolution of problems
Conducts performance reviews for direct reports
Qualifications:
Post‑secondary degree in Business, Education, Machine Learning, or related field
3+ years of experience in a leadership capacity in industry or academic setting (Direct People Leadership)
Experience managing large groups of diverse stakeholders
Experience managing large‑scale or national programs (nice to have)
Experience developing learning paths specialized to target audiences (nice to have)
Experience with a variety of educational technologies and online learning tools (nice to have)
Experience in public speaking and facilitation (nice to have)
Attributes and Expectations:
Natural relationship builder
Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Works independently and makes informed decisions through a collaborative lens
Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Establishes credibility while influencing team members to achieve common goals
Identifies the needs of stakeholders and creates/drives new solutions
Skilled in identifying knowledge gaps and prioritizing learning effectivelyLeads with resilience, maintaining team performance through challenges and change
What you'll love about us
A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
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.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application and be based in Edmonton, Alberta or be willing to relocate to Edmonton within 12 weeks of starting in the role.
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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